Senior Accountant

Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust, established in 1949, is a reputed child welfare organisation in Chennai dedicated to the holistic care, education, and development of children. The Trust provides a nurturing environment for children through its various residential and educational units, ensuring their overall growth, safety, and well-being.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant will manage and oversee the organisation’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and adherence to FCRA and NGO accounting norms. The role requires strong expertise in advanced Excel, auditing, budgeting, financial reporting, Tally, TDS, GST, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure, Receipts & Payments).
• Develop MIS reports and perform data analysis using Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, advanced formulas).

2. FCRA Compliance

• Manage FCRA banking, accounting, and documentation as per the FCRA Act.
• Prepare FCRA utilisation statements, returns, and support in annual filings.
• Monitor foreign contribution receipts, utilisation, and reporting.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support in annual budget preparation and fund allocation.
• Track Budget vs Actuals and prepare periodic variance analysis.
• Provide financial guidance to programme teams for grant utilisation.

4. Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely completion of audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, documents, and ensure compliance with recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to Income Tax Act, FCRA, GST as applicable, and organisational policies.

5. TDS & GST Compliance

• Deduct, compute, and file TDS as per statutory requirements.
• Prepare and file monthly/quarterly TDS returns, generate Form 16A, and maintain related records.
• Handle GST calculations, input tax credit tracking, and returns filing (if applicable to the organisation).
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with all tax laws and timelines.

6. Donor Reporting & Project Finance

• Prepare donor-wise financial statements, utilisation certificates, and grant expenditure reports.
• Support programme teams with financial monitoring and donor compliance.

7. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor junior accountants and accounts assistants.
• Review entries, authorise payments, and ensure timely closure of accounts.
• Provide guidance to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal controls.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel
• Expertise in Tally ERP and accounting systems.
• Thorough knowledge of FCRA, NGO accounting, TDS, GST, and statutory norms.
• Strong understanding of auditing processes and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce / Finance / Accounting.
• 4–6 years of experience in accounting, preferably in NGO / development sector.
• Hands-on experience in TDS, GST, FCRA, audits, and donor reporting.
• Proven experience in supervising a small accounts team.

Interested candidates, please share the resumes at uma@balamandir.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person