Finance Officer

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we ve been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.

Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.

We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.

Role Overview:

This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and reporting through timely data entry, reconciliations, and document management. You will serve as a key financial liaison, supporting program teams with queries, processing vendor payments, and ensuring audit readiness through collaborative teamwork.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Support in preparing accurate monthly/periodical financial reports and ensure timely submission for review.
  

• Assist the line manager in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  

• Maintain both electronic and hard copies of financial documents for audit and reference.
  

• Assemble and compile data to support monthly financial reporting and validate spreadsheet accuracy.
  

• Support in reconciling book transactions, financial data, and related information in the accounting system.
  

• Record timely and accurate accounting entries in the organization s accounting software.
  

• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and invoices by coordinating with finance and admin teams for complete documentation.
  

• Assist in funder audits by preparing and providing necessary documentation and information.
  

• Be responsive to internal teams, addressing queries related to finance, including project and cost center allocations.
  

• Take ownership of assigned finance tasks and responsibilities.
  

• Be available for periodic reviews, meetings, and to support collaborative work with other stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s (or equivalent) degree with 3+ years related experience.
  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  

• Proficient in Excel
  

• Knowledge of accounting software will be an added advantage
  

• Enthusiasm to take up challenges and lead from the front
  

• Good communication skills.
  

• Candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
  

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team
  

Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 37,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

Benefits:

In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth:

- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to 10,00,000 annually

- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to 3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Loop, which also offers additional wellness benefits

- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to 5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts

- Internet allowance of up to 750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements

- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to 3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balance

- Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:

Group sessions worth 7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation

1:1 counselling sessions (worth 1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisation