• Prepare journal batches and enter transactions into accounting system via QuickBooks or other systems
• Maintain accurate, organized, and complete filing (online) of all expense and revenue documentation
• Assist in timely closing of monthly books of accounts for all the IDinsight’s entities
• Assist in preparation and submission of monthly financial reports to the Finance Director and CFO within the defined timeframe
• Liaise with the Payments Specialist on maintenance and improvement of payment summary files
• Ensure Client invoices and Intercompany invoices are prepared in a timely manner
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with monthly payroll accounting
• Review bank statement to ensure all transactions have been recorded
• Support other day to day accounting operations and related tasks as and when required
About IDinsight
IDinsight helps leaders combat poverty worldwide by designing, deploying and promoting evidence-generating tools. We tailor the best methodologies to partner needs and constraints to fuse evidence with action. We serve governments, NGOs, foundations and social businesses across Africa and Asia in all major program areas including health, education, agriculture, livelihoods, finance, energy and governance.
Our approach rests on four pillars:
• Rigorous: We develop and use a wide-range of cutting edge data and evidence tools, including experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, machine learning and more.
• Cost-effective: Every dollar spent is justified by expected impact. If funds could be better used in another way, we say so.
• Timely: Actionable information is delivered in time for client decision-making deadlines.
• Demand-driven: We deploy solutions tailored to partner contexts and needs with no competing agendas.
Our diverse, growing team of over 150 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Learn more at www.IDinsight.org.
Objectives of Role
The Accountant will be responsible for carrying out discrete activities that directly support IDinsight’s financial management and reporting systems in all the IDinsight’s offices. This position will report to and work with the Accounting Manager based in New Delhi and the Finance Consultant based remotely.
Responsibilities
The Accountant’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Accounting & Reporting
• Prepare journal batches and enter transactions into accounting system via QuickBooks or other systems
• Maintain accurate, organized, and complete filing (online) of all expense and revenue documentation
• Assist in timely closing of monthly books of accounts for all the IDinsight’s entities
• Assist in preparation and submission of monthly financial reports to the Finance Director and CFO within the defined timeframe
• Liaise with the Payments Specialist on maintenance and improvement of payment summary files
• Ensure Client invoices and Intercompany invoices are prepared in a timely manner
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with monthly payroll accounting
• Review bank statement to ensure all transactions have been recorded
• Support other day to day accounting operations and related tasks as and when required
Statutory Compliance & Audit Support
• Coordinate with the third-party tax and compliance consultants for:
• Payroll computation & disbursement as per any country statutory deductions and T&C of the employment
• Statutory Compliance and timely deposit of TDS, Advance Tax, EPF, GST and other statutory dues and filing of returns wherever applicable
• Ensuring fulfillment of MCA, RBI etc. statutory compliances and timely preparing and filing of statutory returns
• Assist in coordinating with Statutory Auditors for Global and Regional Audits and ensuring timely resolution to all audit queries
Other Finance Activities
• Assist in developing business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Suggesting updates and improvements for accounting systems
• Other finance activities as and when required
Career Development
Career and skill development is a priority for all IDinsight employees. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows for the role to be tailored to individual passions, goals and preferences. IDinsight is also committed to facilitating work-life flexibility to maximize professional satisfaction and sustainability.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2-5 years of work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Degree in relevant discipline, such as Accounting or Business Administration
• 2-5 years of work experience in an accounting role
• Previous experience with QuickBooks a plus
• Willingness to learn and improve finance systems and processes
• Humility
• Ability and drive to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Language: English required
Compensation
Compensation will be competitive with comparable social sector roles, and commensurate with experience and track record.
Interview process
The process will consist of a first round interview, an exercise, a second-round phone interview, and a final in-person interview.
Preferred start date
As soon as possible.
To Apply
Please apply online using our application link here: https://internationalcareers-idinsight.icims.com/jobs/1094/accountant/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=1112&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=330&jun1offset=330
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Cover letter should include an explanation of interest in the Accountant role and earliest possible start date. Please direct any questions to careers@IDinsight.org. IDinsight reviews applications on a regular basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IDinsight is an equal opportunity employer.
Others
2-5 Years
As per industry standard
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