Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Officer- Accounts

Reporting to (Job Title):

Manager - Finance

Contract type:

Full time renewable two-year contract, including six months’ probation.

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Hours:

40 hours/week (Mon-Fri)

Location:

Ahmedabad

 About us:

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works in partnership with persons with deafblindness, their families, carers and professionals to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support, we’ve been making an impact for last 25 years. We work with local, national and international partners, including governments to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Sense India is an equal opportunity employer and qualified persons with disabilities and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Sense India’s policies and procedures reflect our commitment adhering to child rights and protecting children and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect, violence and abuse.

Sense India is expanding its scope and activities and is setting up a team of highly motivated and qualified professionals to lead its growth. 

Job purpose: 

Working closely with the Manager- Finance, the Officer-Accounts will be responsible for maintaining a robust accounting system as per Sense International India’s policies and procedures. The post holder will be an important member of the finance team and also work closely with other team members (and consultants) as required. 

Key tasks 

A. Accounting & Finance 

Prepare vouchers for all transactions undertaken by the organization and process cash as well as bank payments.

To undertake all work related to the preparation of banking transactions such as preparation of cheques, filling in pay-in slips, online transactions, legal payments, etc.

To keep track of all contracts and insurance details of the organization.

To support the preparation for the internal & annual audit.

Advance settlement and coordination with staff and other relevant parties. 

Maintain all voucher files and make sure that all supporting documents are attached to the face voucher for internal & external audits.

Acknowledge and deal with routine correspondence that the financial team has to deal with

Support to the Manager– Finance in preparation of the organization’s MIS. 

B. General 

Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure respect for, observance of and adherence to Sense International India’s confidentiality policy by all staff.

Contribute to the development of the role as the organization develops.

Undertake any task within the jobholder’s skills and abilities as may be requested from time to time.

The post holder will be expected to attend meetings and be involved in other activities at irregular hours as required. 

C. Additional responsibilities 

To work closely with the relevant staff across Sense International (India) to ensure effective cooperation and collaboration.

Any other work as agreed with the Manager - Finance 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential requirements

Graduation in Accounts as a primary subject

At least two years of experience in accounting, cash management, and finance functions

Knowledge and experience in operating Tally software and knowledge of its various functions for report generation

Ability to plan own work, setting priorities and completing it under pressure or when faced with competing demands.

Ability to work as part of a team. 

Desirable requirements

Fluent oral and written correspondence skills for interaction with stakeholders.

Experience in accounting and finance functions in a National/International NGO

Knowledge of accounting standards and legislations such as income tax, Bombay Public Trusts Act, FCRA, and other regulations governing Non-Government Organizations

An understanding of the development sector

Candidates having a post-graduation in Accounts will be preferred. 

The above profile is an indication of the job that is expected to be performed by the post- holder and can change with time and circumstances. The emphasis on all areas of work in Sense International (India) is a team approach. The post holder will be expected to attend meetings, be involved in other activities, and travel at irregular hours sometimes if required.

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