Finance & Accounts Officer

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About the Organization

Handicap International (HI), also known as Humanity & Inclusion Globally, is an independent and impartial aid organization, created in 1982, working across 60 countries. HI works alongside vulnerable populations, whatever the context, taking action to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

HI, working in India for the last 35 years, addresses a wide range of disability issues in the country. We aim to ensure that people with disabilities are systematically considered in development programs. Our team works in areas of Education, Health, Economic Inclusion, Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation, Physical & Functional Rehabilitation, Emergency, and reintegrating the most marginalized and vulnerable people of the community back into society

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure project accounts are in line with HI’s internal procedures, donor guidelines, and Indian legal requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly financial reports and closure documents.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and logbooks, and conduct accounting controls.
• Ensure payments and remittances comply with local regulations, taxation laws, and accounting standards.
• Identify and alert financial risks and propose mitigation measures to the finance manager.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reports with organizational policies.
• Conduct thorough reviews of transactions and validate supporting documents.
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for accountability and donor reviews
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to ensure timely fund transfers to project partners.
• Conduct regular Budget Follow-Up to ensure expenses are aligned with the approved budget.
• Assist in project budget forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
• Support the preparation and submission of donor financial reports.
• Prepare and facilitate internal and external audits, ensuring timely availability of records.
• Maintain proper documentation and systematic archiving of financial records (both soft and hard copies).
• Coordinate with auditors and finance teams to address audit findings and compliance gaps.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial and accounts management, preferably in the NGO or development sector.
• Prior experience in handling financial operations for projects implemented through partners.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian financial regulations, taxation (GST, TDS), FCRA, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software (Tally, Navision, or similar accounting systems).
• Experience in managing financial reporting for donor-funded projects.

Send a motivation letter mentioning the position applied for and the expected salary and an updated CV including 3 referees with a contact number and e-mail address to jobs@india.hi.org no later than Sunday, 23rd March 2025.

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