Sr. Accounts Executive

DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance invites applications from suitably qualified persons for a position based in Hyderabad, India.

Organization Overview:

DBT/WT India Alliance (India Alliance), is a public charity, co-funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India and the Wellcome Trust, UK, with the remit of building excellence in biomedical research in India. The core mandate of India Alliance is the management of research fellowships and collaborative grants selected through highly competitive processes - in biomedical, clinical, and public health in India. Details of the work of India Alliance can be seen at

The incumbent will join an experienced finance team to undertake a range of tasks related to maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records in two accrual systems, including entering and updating data, reconciling accounts, and ensuring data integrity. Monitor and review financial data regularly to identify errors, inconsistencies, or incomplete information, and take corrective actions as necessary. Specific responsibilities are outlined further below.

A combination of attention to detail, consistency, time management, the ability to handle large workloads and deliver under strict deadlines are important requirements for this role.

Individuals must be able to work collaboratively within teams.

Specific Responsibilities:

Verification of Grant Spend Reports (GSR) as per the checklist.

Preparation of Grant Payment Profiles for new activations.

Preliminary verification of new awards, extensions, and pre-award documents.

Preliminary verification of vendor/service provider bills, agreements, and contracts.

Updating the Fixed Assets Register with depreciation amounts.

Preliminary verification of grant closures and Host Institution transfer documents.

Updating trackers maintained in Excel.

Uploading missing GSRs into the grant management software.

Uploading Form 15CA on the Income Tax portal.

Managing email correspondence with grantees and external stakeholders.

Perform day-to-day verification and recording of financial/accounting transactions i.e., accounting software.

Frequent reconciliation of Bank and ledger accounts.

Assisting in the preparation of financial and operational reports.

Performing any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Education:

Experience

Desirable: