Senior Accountant

India In person Full-time
  •  Maintain books of accounts and ensure accounting entries are recorded
  • accurately in accordance with accounting standards and NGO-specific
  • requirements
  •  Ensure timely accounting of grants, donations, project expenses, and operational
  • expenditures
  •  Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and
  • reports
  •  Handle FCRA accounting, reconciliation, and support filing of FC4 returns
  •  Track utilization of donor funds and ensure expenditures are aligned with donor
  • guidelines and approved budgets
  •  Monitor project-wise accounting and support budget tracking and variance
  • analysis
  •  Ensure timely payment of statutory dues including TDS, PF, ESI, Professional
  • Tax, and GST (if applicable)
  •  Assist in preparation and filing of statutory returns and compliance
  • documentation
  •  Coordinate with internal auditors, statutory auditors, and donor auditors by
  • providing required financial documents and schedules
  •  Maintain proper accounting records, vouchers, and audit-ready documentation
  •  Prepare monthly MIS reports and financial summaries for management review
  •  Liaise with program teams for fund utilization, supporting documents, and
  • compliance requirements
  •  Perform bank reconciliations, ledger scrutiny, and account finalization activities
  •  Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and organizational policies

Required Skills & Competencies

  •  Strong understanding of NGO accounting and compliance requirements
  •  Hands-on experience in FCRA accounting and donor fund management
  •  Knowledge of CSR fund accounting and utilization tracking
  •  Working knowledge of accounting software such as Tally Prime, Zoho Books, or
  • similar ERP systems
  •  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting
  •  Good understanding of statutory compliances including TDS, PF, ESI, GST, and

Income Tax

  •  High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality
  •  Strong analytical and organizational skills
  •  Good communication and coordination skills
  •  Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Qualification & Experience

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting (M.Com / MBA Finance
  • preferred)
  •  5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in

NGOs/Trusts/Societies

 Experience handling donor reporting, FCRA, CSR accounting, and audits is

preferred

Preferred Experience

  •  Experience working with NGOs, development sector organizations, or charitable
  • trusts
  •  Exposure to grant accounting, donor reporting formats, and project-based
  • accounting

Job description provided by The Association of People with Disability.
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