Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

As a member of the Dr. Reddys Foundation (DRF) team, your role includes maintaining an accurate and error-free Accounting System for DRF. It is essential to ensure compliance with statutory regulations such as the Income Tax Act, GST, EPF, PT, and Gratuity Act. Your responsibilities also involve the preparation of annual financial statements and donor utilization statements. You will be coordinating with internal audit, statutory audit, donor audits, and supporting in scrutiny under the laws applicable to Trusts/Not for Profit Organizations. Timely settlement of all vendor and staff advances is crucial, along with monthly review of project grants utilization and balances to ensure the required fund balance of projects. Key deliverables include ensuring the timely receipt of vendor bills and claims from field units and staff by maintaining trackers and timelines. Accurate maintenance of Books of Accounts as per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory requirements is paramount. Timely closure of monthly and annual accounts, passing annual closure entries, and submission of monthly fee collection reports are part of the responsibilities. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing for smooth and timely completion of quarterly internal audits, statutory audits annually, and donor audits as required. Providing information and clarification to donors, internal and statutory auditors, reviewing monthly rental, vendor, operational, and staff advances, and ensuring timely settlement of all advances are essential duties. Furthermore, you will be preparing monthly grant utilization statements, Budget Vs. Actuals reports, and ensuring the required fund balance for the implementation of activities. Providing necessary training to staff on financial management systems, filing vouchers, timely preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS), and maintaining liaison with Banks and good rapport with Bank Officials are also part of the job role.,