Position title: Associate, Accounting and Finance

Location: Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi

Organization Profile:

Room to Read India was established in 2003 and presently has programs in 10 states –Chhattisgarh, Delhi NCR, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Room to Read is a global organization transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, our innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during two time periods that are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions. By focusing on the quality of education provided within the communities and ensuring these outcomes are measured, we have created a model that can be replicated, localized, and sustained by governments. Room to Read has globally distributed offices and staff and has so far benefited more than 39 million children across 23 countries.

Primary Duties and responsibilities:

• Review and record transactions in INTACCT accounting software, accurately and in a timely manner at the Country Office.
• Review State Office financial transactions, provide feedback, and build the capacity of the state team in alignment with RTR systems and statutory requirements.
• Assist the Country Office finance team & coordinate with state offices for monthly closure
• Bank reconciliation, Scrutiny of ledger accounts monthly, and accuracy across all aspects of financial transactions with an emphasis on the recording of material expenses under the correct program head.
• Processing payments within a defined compliance framework and ensuring timely availability of funds for program and operational purposes.
• Monitoring visits to the state office for review of transactions and capacity building.
• Monitoring of INCO’s financial transaction data accuracy including accounting for donor management at Intacct and generating the monthly reports as per the requirement of Room to Read.
• Extend support during various audits viz., statutory, donor audit, internal audit etc., and take corrective action to address audit issues, wherever required.
• Assist during various regulatory compliances viz., Income Tax Assessment, TDS, PT, FCRA etc. by providing necessary details and documents.
• Any other job assignments on a need basis to implement accounting and financial guidelines or to meet the reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or related field (accounting, management, etc.) with 5 years’ experience in NGO sector.

• Adept at using Microsoft Office applications – word, excel, and other accounting software
• Experience in working in Global Accounting Software

• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

• Verbal and written communication skills in Hindi and English.

Strengths preferred:

• Strong Accounting Fundamentals
• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
• Excellent Knowledge in MS Excel
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming nonprofit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker; you’re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Application Procedure:

Kindly CLICK HERE to Apply.

Due to the high volume of applicant response, not all applicants may receive a response from Room to Read. Regret the inconvenience. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We always encourage women to apply.

 

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