Associate, Accounting and Finance

Job Description

World Change Starts with Educated Children ® Position Overview: The Associate, Accounting and Finance position will assist and report to the State Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounts. The position will have regular interactions with all staff. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining up-to-date books and accounting records in INTACCT Processing and accounting for all payments including vendor invoices & staff claims in a timely manner in accordance with Room to Read policies and procedures. Ensure management of filing systems and maintaining office records and registers. Ensure compliances as per statutory requirements (FCRA, Income Tax and others) Assisting on monthly accounting closure such as generation of reports, reconciliations and BRS Follow up with the bank on any matters pertaining to bank transactions Ensure local donor’s compliance is in place at State level as per MOU / SOPs etc. inclusive of maintaining the books of accounts and documents. Ensure along with State Manager all the policies and procedures are in place in all financial transactions Support in State Office AP&B process, monthly Budget Outlook and cash forecast process and ensure realistic estimation as per programs implementation calendar. Support on annual statutory audit, RTR’s internal audit and Local donor’s audit as and when needed Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization as when necessary Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager Qualifications: Required: Degree in Commerce or related field (accounting, management, etc.) A minimum of five years of experience in NGO Accounting field. Adept at using Microsoft Office applications – word, excel and other accounting software. Working experience in accosting software like INTACCT is preferred Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. Preferred: Advanced degree in finance related field 5 years related accounting experience in an International NGO Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail. Strong initiative and leadership skills. Team player. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Compensation: Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education. Room to Read is a child-safe organization Location(s) India - Bihar To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled About Room to Read: Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefited more than 45 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 213,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.