The Role
Manages project accounting, payments, budgets, donor utilization statements, reconciliations, MIS reporting, audit queries, balance sheet support, and statutory compliance including TDS, FCRA, GST, PF, and professional tax. Works independently with grassroots partners and may conduct field visits for project implementation. Requires accounting expertise, nonprofit-sector familiarity, and proficiency with Tally ERP 9, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position: Assistant Manager
Functional Area: Finance and Accounts
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
Job Location: New Delhi, Head Office
About Smile Foundation:
Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 2 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 27 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well-wishers and supporters.
The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for past six years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.
Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 80 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact. Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development: www.smilefoundationindia.org
About Role:
As an Assistant Manager, you would be responsible for managing budget, preparing financial reports and ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted ethically by the grassroot partner.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Work as an independent accountant for the project.
- Process payments as per the Financial Policy.
- Prepare donor utilization statements on a monthly basis.
- Respond to donor queries in a timely manner.
- Address queries raised by internal and external auditors.
- Prepare Monthly MIS and present it to management.
- Assist in the preparation of the organization’s Balance Sheet.
- Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements and other reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Possess working knowledge of Income Tax, FCRA, and GST.
- Reconcile bank accounts and Trial Balance on a monthly basis.
- Ensure timely compliance with TDS, Professional Tax (10BD), Provident Fund, and other statutory requirements.
- Visit field areas for project-related work during implementation, as required by the organization.
Skills, Education & Qualification:
- Graduate in B.com and post-graduation in M.com or relevant field.
- Knowledge-On TDS, FCRA, GST (Basic) is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Technical-XL, Power Point, Tally ERP 9, Microsoft Word
- Applicants who have worked in the N.G.O sector will be preferred.
- Must be proficient in maintenance of accounts, TDS, PF, and Profession Tax.
- Applicant should be capable of handling/filing returns under Income Tax (10BD), P.F and Profession Tax.
Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to information that is overlooked or taken for granted by others. Prefers to look beyond the obvious and does not accept situations or take information at face value. Scrutinizes how things go together, making sure components are indeed aligned and appropriately interrelated.
- Time Management: Recognizes that time is a resource to be carefully allocated according to priorities that may be constantly changing.
- Focus Upon Quality: Accomplishes tasks by considering all of the areas involved, no matter how small, shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; remains watchful over a period of time
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in B.Com or a relevant field
- Master’s degree in M.Com or a relevant field
- Three to five years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in Tally ERP 9, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in maintaining accounts, TDS, Provident Fund, and Professional Tax records
- Ability to handle and file Income Tax 10BD, Provident Fund, and Professional Tax returns
- Basic knowledge of TDS, FCRA, and GST
- Prior experience in the NGO sector
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The Company
What We Do
Smile Foundation is an Indian development organization and nonprofit that works to improve the lives of underserved children, youth, and women. Established in 2002, it delivers programs in education, healthcare, livelihood development, women’s empowerment, nutrition, and grassroots capacity building. Through partnerships and direct community interventions, the organization seeks to expand access, strengthen opportunities, and create sustainable social change across rural and urban communities in India.
