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TechnoServe in Solapur, Maharashtra seeks an experienced accounting professional to oversee accounting, GST/taxation, audits, and license renewals for FPCs and the Federation. The role includes training FPO accountants and building financial access with Banks and MFIs.
The candidate should have 3–5 years in corporate accounting, and a commerce background with professional qualifications; Marathi familiarity is preferred. Travel to project locations is required.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks at TechnoServe .
Monthly FPC (Farmer Producing companies) visit to monitor and ensure update of book of accounts
GST, Taxation of the FPCs (Farmer Producing companies)and Federation on a regular basis
Assist in license application and renewal of Federation and FPCs (Farmer Producing companies)
Annual audit accounting processes of the FPCs (Farmer Producing companies)
Setting up of processes for Stock management, Cash management and book keeping
Regular training to the 15 member FPO (Farmer Producing organisation) accountants on book keeping and accounting
Serve as the principal liaison between financial institutions, including banks, micro finance
institutions, and other financial service providers on Federation behalf.
Assess financial viability of the Federation and develop their business plans and link them to
financial service providers like CA / CS.
Financial modeling and monitoring financial internal control of the firms
Prepare financial reports, loan utilisation plan and ROI tracker for Federation
a) Qualification: Commerce Graduate with professional qualifications like M.Com, Inter CA, CMA will be preferred, or PG Diploma in costing or taxation.
b) Minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience handling relevant activities in accounting function for corporates in India, preferably for multi-country organization.
c) Excellent written and oral communication skills.
d) An eye for details and commercial acumen.
e) Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
f) The person will be required to travel extensively to the project location in Solapur.
g) Should be familiar with local language Marathi
h) Proficient in accounting, maintaining books of accounts, and banking.
i) Experience in accounting, books of accounts and finalization of accounts, working in financial institutions with financial inclusion training will be an added advantage.
j) He/She will coordinate with the Board members and accountants of FPOs.