The Role
Supports day-to-day accounting operations, including reviewing invoices and claims, processing payments, maintaining financial records, entering transactions in BC-ERP, organizing audit documentation, coordinating with program and field teams, and ensuring compliance with organizational, donor, statutory, and accounting requirements. The role may require field visits and supports internal, external, statutory, and donor audits.
Summary Generated by Built In
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP India) is a non-denominational, non-political, non-government organization. AKRSP India was established in 1983 and it seeks to contribute to rural poverty reduction through community involvement and empowerment that leads to efficient management and an improved environment.
For more details please visit: https://www.akrspindia.org.in
Job location: AHMEDABAD - HO
No. of. Position: 01 (Female candidates will be given priority for the positions)
Position Summary: The Finance Associate will support the finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with statutory and donor requirements, and maintaining accurate financial records for project activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Scrutinize and verify all claims, bills, invoices, and supporting documents received.
- Timely release of payment as per financial guidelines.
- Maintain proper records of the books
- Enter financial transactions into BC-ERP accurately and promptly, ensuring there are no data entry errors.
- Maintain proper filing of financial documents for audit and donor compliance.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation
- Coordinate with program teams to verify financial documentation and expenditure
- Assist the field finance team during internal, statutory, donor, and external audits by providing required documentation and clarifications.
- Undertake field visits as and when required
- Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies, donor guidelines, statutory requirements, and applicable accounting standards
- Maintain confidentiality of financial records and sensitive organizational information.
- Any other
- Support the Reporting officer and other members in any other finance and accounts-related assignments as required.
Qualifications: Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce (B. Com/M. Com)
Key Performance Indicators
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial data entry and record maintenance.
- Timely processing of payments, reimbursements, and claims.
- Compliance with financial policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Proper maintenance of financial documentation and audit readiness.
- Minimal audit observations related to financial documentation and accounting processes.
- Effective coordination with program teams and field offices for financial compliance.
- Timely closure of pending financial issues and documentation.
- Positive feedback from reporting officer, field offices, and internal stakeholders regarding accuracy, responsiveness, and support.
Key Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
- On-site and off-site training opportunities.
- 5-day work week.
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
- Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
- 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).
- 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.
We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply
Apply Now: Please submit your application at the earliest through our website –‘Get involved’ section - careers page.
Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!
Skills Required
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Commerce, such as B.Com or M.Com
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The Company
What We Do
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP(I)) is a non-denominational, non-government development organization and a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network. It works as a catalyst for rural development, empowering marginalized communities and women through agriculture, climate resilience, livelihoods and enterprise, financial inclusion, natural-resource management, and community institutions across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra, while strengthening local governance and environmental stewardship.
