Manager - Accounts

Roles and Responsibilities:

Accounting, Statutory Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare monthly/annual financial statements and support consolidation as per IND AS.
• Manage bank reconciliations, fund transfers, and payment uploads between cost centres and projects.
• Oversee payroll processing, F&F settlements, and statutory compliance (EPF, ESI, PT, LWF).
• Prepare monthly TDS schedules, ensure payment, quarterly filing of returns, and issuance of Form 16A to vendors.
• Prepare data for Actuarial Valuation (Gratuity/EL) as per IND AS 19 and support annual financial audits.
• Support filing of ITR-7, Form 10B (Tax Audit), and FCRA returns; ensure timely statutory compliances.
• Ensure investments and fund utilization align with Board resolutions and Section 11(5) of the Income Tax Act.
• Monitor investments and fund utilization per statutory guidelines.
• Prepare MIS, fund utilization reports, and management dashboards for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with auditors, address queries, and ensure compliance with recommendations.
• Conduct internal audits and support process improvements for financial control.

Financial Planning & Grant Management

• Support cash flow management and financial forecasting.
• Review expenditure line items monthly to ensure accurate booking against project budgets.
• Prepare budgets and budget narratives for grant proposals in collaboration with the Head of Finance & Accounts and program teams.
• Monitor grant spending and provide analysis through detailed grant tracking.

Desired Skill Sets:

• Proficiency in SAP Accounting Software (mandatory).
• Sound knowledge of Income Tax, FCRA, MCA, Trust Act, and IND AS.
• Advanced MS Excel and strong MS Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• At par communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial data.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management within the NGO/Development sector, with a strong understanding of FCRA, CSR funding, and donor compliance.

Qualification: Master’s degree in commerce, or MBA (Finance).