Finance Assistant

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Process, record and maintain all expense transactions in Tally with due consideration to applicability of TDS and GST on reverse charge basis if applicable
• Ensure that all accounting entries are entered on the same day
• Filing of vouchers and maintenance of records on daily basis
• Ensure accuracy of project codes /cost centres while recording transactions
• Ensure strict compliance with project codes /cost centres, allocation and apportioning techniques for jointly incurred expenses by two or more projects, and update accounting system as per donor/parent company reporting requirements
• Ensure bank reconciliation statements are prepared for sign off by Finance & Admin Manager
• Manage accounting of fixed assets, including project assets, depreciation, maintenance of fixed assets register, physical verification of assets and reconciliation adjustments
• Support timely completion of audits by providing required information relevant to areas of responsibility
• Liaising with banks for routine work and ensure completeness of documentation for foreign payments, if any.
• As part of month-end process, ensure entries have been passed for income, unutilised grants, overheads recovery, accruals, provision for expenses etc.
• Maintain track of bills received and support in processing all payment requests after satisfactory verification of authorizations and submitted supporting documents (invoices etc.)
• Assist the Finance & Admin Manager wherever required
• Support the Finance & Admin Manager in admin matters as & when required

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• B.Com/ M.Com with 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Familiarity with FCRA compliance
• Fluent in English and Hindi languages
• Superior understanding of accounting concepts and principles
• Experience in Admin work will be an advantage
• Excellent fluency with Tally ERP 9 and knowledge of all features and functionalities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Methodical with very high level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team player with ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments
• Excellent prioritizing and time management skills
• Self-starter with a drive to excel while achieving results
• Very high level of commitment and integrity

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, clearly mentioning the job title ‘Finance Assistant’ in the subject line to info@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 08 March 2019