The Role
Support day-to-day accounting and compliance: maintain books in Tally, perform reconciliations, process payments, assist month/year-end close, prepare statutory workings (TDS/GST), track grant-wise expenses, and support donor/FCRA documentation and reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Indus Action -
Indus Action aims to enable over 800 million vulnerable citizens in India to move irreversibly out of extreme poverty by facilitating access to critical government support to which they are entitled. We partner with communities and governments to simplify access to education,livelihoods, healthcare and welfare, using tech and better design to navigate bureaucratic hurdles.
By 2030, we aim to impact 30 million people with adequate social protection. Since 2013, our program innovations have impacted 2 million+ citizens in accessing entitlements across the above workstreams. We are building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people we serve because real change needs every voice. Together, we’re making systems work for those who need them most.
Position Summary -
The Finance Executive will support the Finance team in day-to-day accounting operations, compliance processes, donor reporting support, and financial documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, basic knowledge of accounting standards, and experience in statutory compliance support.
Role and Responsibilities (including KRAs)
● Maintain books of accounts in Tally
● Prepare bank, cash, and vendor reconciliations on a monthly basis
● Support month-end and year-end closure activities
● Process vendor payments and review staff reimbursements
● Verify invoices and supporting documents before processing
● Maintain proper documentation of payment records
● Assist in the preparation of TDS, GST, and other statutory workings
● Maintain compliance tracker and documentation
● Support FCRA and donor-related documentation
● Assist in the preparation of budget vs actual reports
● Maintain grant-wise expense tracking
● Support in donor utilisation documentation
Requirements
Knowledge and Technical Skills
● Strong command over Excel
● Experience in Tally or accounting software
● Attention to detail & Accuracy
● Good documentation and organizational skills
● Ability to work within deadlines
Behavioural Competencies and Values
● Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action
● Entrepreneurial Energy: Own your time and resources to deliver solutions
● Dealing with Ambiguity: Grace under pressure, progressive elaboration
● Growth Mindset: Every experience is an opportunity for growth
● Collaboration:Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
Education and Experience -
● B.Com / CA Inter
● 1–3 years of experience in accounting/compliance
● Experience in NGO / Section 8 company preferred
● Working knowledge of TDS, GST, and basic tax compliance
Benefits
Compensation
The person will be compensated based on the Indus Action's compensation benchmarking rubric.
Skills Required
- B.Com or CA Inter
- 1-3 years of experience in accounting/compliance
- Experience in NGO / Section 8 company
- Strong command over Excel
- Experience in Tally or accounting software
- Working knowledge of TDS, GST, and basic tax compliance
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to work within deadlines
- Support FCRA and donor-related documentation
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The Company
What We Do
Indus Action is a non-profit policy implementation organization dedicated to irreversibly ending poverty in India. Its mission is to enable vulnerable and disadvantaged citizens to sustainably access legislated social protection rights. By bridging the gap between social protection policies and action, the organization aims to enable 30 million vulnerable citizens to sustainably access social protection by 2030.
