-Overall responsibility of accounts with supervising day to day financial transactions of the organization

- Monitor functioning of staff activities in the accounts department and delegate duties as deemed necessary for smooth functioning of the department

- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and regular liaison with bankers

- Preparation of Cash Flow and Fund Flow Statements from time to time

- Payment of taxes and submission of statutory returns to the authorities under Income Tax Act, FCRA, GST Act etc. on the specified due dates

- Preparation of periodical budget estimates and revised estimates of the organization for approval by the Board

- Preparation of quarterly provisional Income and Expenditure Accounts of the Centre for tabling at the EC/Board meetings 

- Preparation of Annual Statement of Accounts of the organization, FCRA accounts and organization's 

- Employees Provident Fund Accounts. Getting all audits, including statements/CAG/audits requested for by funders

- Assist Senior Faculty and Head Operations in preparation of budget for new research proposals

- Assist Senior Faculty and Head Operations in preparation of budget for new research proposals 

- Monitor the utilization of funds in various funded research projects and report to the respective Project Directors/Head Operations 

- Any other function and work that may arise during the course of duties as FO and any other work as desired and entrusted by the President/Head Operation

 -Proven experience as Finance Officer or similar role 

- In-depth knowledge of non-profit finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices 

- Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting 

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP) 

 Key Competencies  

- Ability to work independently, to be well organized and detail oriented 

- An analytical mind with a strategic ability 

- Excellent organizational and leadership skill