Finance & Accounts Consultant

Job Description

About us: The Inspire Institute of Sport is a cutting-edge environment founded to craft champions in India with an eye on success at the Olympic Games. Located in Vijayanagara, Karnataka, the IIS has been stitched together with state-of-the-art facilities and sports science, and has some of the finest coaching minds from across the world to guide our athletes towards the Indian Olympic dream. Our Vision: To position India at the forefront of Olympic and Paralympic sports, cultivating a legacy of champions through exemplary dedication to sports and para-sports excellence. Our Mission: To develop and sustain a nationwide network of world-class high-performance Centres and development programs across multiple sports, including dedicated support for para-athletes. To provide holistic and interdisciplinary training environments that empower all athletes to maximize their potential and significantly contribute to India's Olympic and Para-Olympic medal achievements. Position: Finance & Accounts Consultant Department: Finance and Account Job Location: Vijayanagara, Karnataka Nature of Work Onsite We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance & Accounts Consultant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience in financial reporting, taxation, and banking operations. This role requires a proactive professional who can manage multiple finance-related responsibilities while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Bookkeeping: Ensure accurate and timely entries in the books of accounts. Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end book closures. Conduct thorough document and invoice verification before passing entries Financial Reporting & Compliance: Generate and analyze relevant MIS reports as required. Compile accurate data for TDS and GST return filings. Assist in statutory, internal, and donor audits. Assist in the preparation of budgets. Banking & Reconciliation: Perform bank reconciliations regularly. Handle sundry creditors/debtors reconciliation and ageing analysis Obtain statements of accounts from vendors and customers. Manage day-to-day banking operations and coordination. Payroll & Invoicing: Assist in payroll processing from the finance and accounts perspective. Prepare invoices and ensure accurate financial documentation Requirements: Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles Taxation: Working knowledge of GST and TDS regulations. Banking Operations: Experience in handling day-to-day banking transactions and coordination. Cost Centres: Good understanding of Cost Centre accounting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks. Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. Technical Financial Software: Tally Prime (Version 3 and above): Proficiency in ledger configuration, statutory adjustments, and financial reporting. Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis), Word, and PowerPoint. Power BI: Working knowledge preferred. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: CA Intermediate having completed article ship with a CA Firm with 3 years of experience. Masters (Finance) : Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and accounts. Bachelors (Finance) : Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience Candidate Requirements & Professional Expectations: Industry Preference: Experience in the Non-Profit Organization sector is preferred. Work Attitude: Must exhibit an enabling attitude towards work and have a reasonable understanding of the dynamics of a fast-paced corporate environment. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience with mary.appospet@inspireinstituteofsport.com