Accounts Assistant

Financial Management and Disbursement:

• Oversee funding disbursement to SSRs.
  
• Support grant agreement processes and collaborate on budget development and financial reporting with the Program Manager.
  
• Manage daily accounts, including computerised financial systems and record-keeping.
  
• Ensure timely payments, bank reconciliations, advance settlements, and tax compliance.
  

Monitoring and Compliance:

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to SSRs to ensure compliance with GFATM and local regulations.
  
• Evaluate SSR financial performance and internal control systems, providing technical assistance as needed.
  
• Ensure financial systems and reporting align with donor protocols and organisational guidelines.
  

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Work closely with the grants management team on budgets, work plans, disbursements, and audits.
  
• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports to the Finance Lead at YRGCARE, Chennai.
  
• Respond to queries related to budget utilization and financial compliance.
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to SSRs for financial record-keeping and compliance.
  
• Assist in designing budgets aligned with programmatic goals.
  
• Ensure adherence to GFATM & PR financial guidelines, including statutory and contractual compliance.
  
• Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bacheloror Masterdegree in Commerce (B. Com/M. Com) with 1 3 years of accounting experience.
  
• Experience in the non-profit or health sector is preferred.
  
• Experience with GFATM financial policies and audit coordination will be an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in computerised accounting software, particularly Tally .
  
• Expertise in compliance with statutory and donor requirements, especially in the non-profit sector.
  
• Familiarity with NGO partnerships, donor environments, and technical financial management.
  
• Strong ability to work with grant management teams and SSRs on budget planning and audits.
  
• Willingness to undertake extensive travel within the assigned state(s).
  
• Fluency in English , Hindi , and/or other local languages.