Finance and Accounts Officer

Under the direction and supervision of the Regional Project Manager, the Finance and Accounts Officer is responsible for providing financial and accounting support services at regional/ district level in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations. 

 

Specific Responsibilities

 

·         Perform the day to day processing of financial transactions and accounting to ensure that project finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

·         Ensure flow of funds within and across Caritas India networks and maintain the financial and accounting records in relation to project.

·         Ensure receipt of accounts from the Caritas India networks and verify the same and transmit it onward to the national office for compilation.

·         Coordinate with the National Office for smooth flow of funds including reimbursements on time.

·         Examine accounts submitted by Caritas India networks and prepare reports for facilitation of further release of grants.  This will include receipt and verification of invoices and requisitions for goods and services and ensuring that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

·         Prepare, verify, and process invoices and coding payment documents at Caritas India in relation to project.

·         Analyze the utilization of funds against the project plan and based on variance analysis, report to the Regional Project Manager on the areas requiring attention.

·         Prepare budgets for regional and district levels and other monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, reports.

·         Support financial M&E including ensuring data entry of financial transactions on time.

·         Maintain listing of accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, etc.

·         Support audit of accounts of Caritas India networks.

·         Provide administrative support, as needed in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations including preparation of purchase orders, travel and accommodation warrants and travel advances for personnel, maintenance of a filing system for all financial documents.

·         Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial information.

·         Support capacity building in the area of Finance and Accounts.

·         Facilitate maintenance of books of accounts and other documentation.

·         Ensure adherence to systems of accounts and finance.

·         Perform any other duties related to the Round 9 project, as necessary.

 

 

Qualification and Experience

 

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field • 5 years of experience in relation to finance and accounting • Preferably proven familiarity with development project operations.

 

Skills

 

• Track record of undertaking a range of tasks simultaneously, adherence to time lines and ensuring delivery of quality reports on finance and accounting • Sound ethics including the protection of proprietary and confidential information • Good written and verbal communication skills in English • Strong coordination and negotiation skills; • Good interpersonal skills including professionalism and a cooperative attitude • Ability to interact effectively, both outside and within the Caritas India • Proficiency in standard financial software and reporting systems and MS Office Suite Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc) • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with various counterparts by maintaining strong working relationships.

 

Length of Assignment

The assignment will initially be for two years (including one year probation), with the possibility of subsequent extension should Caritas India deem this to be desirable. 

 

Travel

Finance and Accounts Officer will be expected to travel in the northeastern states of India, as necessary.

Apply Online At:
http://www.caritasindia.net//careers/careers.aspx