Accounting Associate

The Associate, Accounting position will assist and report to the State Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounts. The position will have regular interactions with all staff. This position is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Primary Duties Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date books and accounting records in INTACCT
• Processing and accounting for all payments including vendor invoices and staff claims on time by Room to Read policies and procedures.
• Ensure management of filing systems and maintaining office records and registers.
• Ensure compliance as per statutory requirements (FCRA, Income Tax and others)
• Assisting with monthly accounting closure such as generation of reports, reconciliations and BRS
• Follow up with the bank on any matters pertaining to bank transactions
• Ensure local donor’s compliance is in place at the State level as per MOU / SOPs etc. inclusive of maintaining the books of accounts and documents.
• Ensure along with the State Manager all the policies and procedures are in place in all financial transactions
• Support in State Office APB process, monthly Budget Outlook and cash forecast process and ensure realistic estimation as per program implementation calendar.
• Support on annual statutory audit, RTR’s internal audit and Local donor’s audit as and when needed
• Participate in any other activities that may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization when necessary
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Degree in Commerce or related field (accounting, management, etc.)
• A minimum of five years of experience in the NGO Accounting field.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office applications – word, excel and other accounting software
• Working experience in accosting software like INTACCT is preferred
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Kannada.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a finance-related field
• 5 years of related accounting experience in an International NGO
• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
• Strong initiative and leadership skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.