Job Description

Role and Responsibilities of Accountants Assistant

LAYA (www.laya.org.in), is a social development organization focusing on the tribal communities in North Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1989. It is involved in various initiatives relating to entitlements of tribal communities on natural resources and sustainable development initiatives primarily in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts of Andhra Pradesh.

LAYA is looking for an experienced Accountants Assistant who would be a full-time staff of LAYA to be based at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The position will report to the Coordinator, Finance Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE:

• Good knowledge of Excel and Tally software;
• Maintain statutory records and ensure compliance with the provisions of Society, Income tax Act, FCRA, etc., and internal policies and procedures, and financial standards of LAYA;
• Collaborate with Program Teams in preparing project/donor budgets;
• Support Coordinator, Finance in Annual Planning & Periodical Budgeting Process;
• Ensure books of accounts are maintained in Tally as per Indian Accounting Standards;
• Reconcile cash and bank Accounts / Trial Balance on a monthly basis;
• Assist in financial year-end closure and preparation of Financial Statement of the organization (Receipts & Payments Account, Income & Expenditure account and Balance Sheet);
• Timely compliance with the requirements of T.D.S. provisions, Professional Tax and Provident Fund, Gratuity, etc.; and
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Coordinator, Finance and Accounts Unit.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Good knowledge on computer skills: Tally software and MS Office especially Excel:
• Willingness to understand and engage with the financial specifics of the development field;
• Ability to work in a team with flexibility and ready to take on additional tasks and cope with work pressure;
• Good written and oral communication skills in Telugu and English;
• Good time management.
• Respond positively to feedback and respects diverse point of view.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• M. Com / B. Com with 3 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Computer skills: Tally and MS Office, specially Excel.
• Age limit: Below 35 years

REMUNERATION: Salary package per annum: 3 Lakhs.

Interested candidates may send their CV through email @ careers@laya.org.in 

Deadline for applications: July 31, 2023.

Only applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

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