Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts

Smile Foundation SA; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Foundation is seeking an Assistant Manager in New Delhi for Finance and Accounts. You will manage budgets, prepare financial reports and ensure ethical financial transactions with grassroot partners, supporting transparency and compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience. Candidates with NGO experience and strong proficiency in TDS, FCRA, GST, and Tally ERP 9 are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Com graduate with M.Com or relevant field.
• Knowledge of TDS, FCRA, GST (basic).
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Tally ERP 9, Microsoft Word.
• NGO sector experience preferred.
• Capable of handling/filing IT (10BD), PF and Profession Tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Work as independent accountant for the project.
• Process payments per Financial Policy.
• Prepare donor utilization statements monthly.
• Respond to donor queries promptly.
• Address queries from internal and external auditors.
• Prepare Monthly MIS and present to management.
• Assist in preparing the organization’s Balance Sheet.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements monthly.
• Understand Income Tax, FCRA, and GST basics.
• Reconcile bank accounts and Trial Balance monthly.
• Ensure timely compliance with TDS, Professional Tax, PF, etc.
• Visit field areas for project-related work as required.

Skills

TDS

FCRA

GST

Excel

PowerPoint

Tally ERP 9

MS Word

Education

B.Com

M.Com

Tools

Tally ERP 9

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 2 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 27 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well-wishers and supporters.

Position: Assistant Manager

Functional Area: Finance and Accounts

Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years

Job Location: New Delhi, Head Office

About Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programmes focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 2 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 27 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well-wishers and supporters. The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for past six years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures. Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 80 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact. Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development: www.smilefoundationindia.org

About Role

As an Assistant Manager, you would be responsible for managing budget, preparing financial reports and ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted ethically by the grassroot partner.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work as an independent accountant for the project.
• Process payments as per the Financial Policy.
• Prepare donor utilization statements on a monthly basis.
• Respond to donor queries in a timely manner.
• Address queries raised by internal and external auditors.
• Prepare Monthly MIS and present it to management.
• Assist in the preparation of the organization’s Balance Sheet.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements and other reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Possess working knowledge of Income Tax, FCRA, and GST.
• Reconcile bank accounts and Trial Balance on a monthly basis.
• Ensure timely compliance with TDS, Professional Tax (10BD), Provident Fund, and other statutory requirements.
• Visit field areas for project-related work during implementation, as required by the organization.

Skills, Education & Qualification

• Graduate in B.com and post-graduation in M.com or relevant field.
• Knowledge-On TDS, FCRA, GST (Basic) is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Technical-XL, Power Point, Tally ERP 9, Microsoft Word
• Applicants who have worked in the N.G.O sector will be preferred.
• Must be proficient in maintenance of accounts, TDS, PF, and Profession Tax.
• Applicant should be capable of handling/filing returns under Income Tax (10BD), P.F and Profession Tax.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to information that is overlooked or taken for granted by others. Prefers to look beyond the obvious and does not accept situations or take information at face value. Scrutinizes how things go together, making sure components are indeed aligned and appropriately interrelated.
• Time Management: Recognizes that time is a resource to be carefully allocated according to priorities that may be constantly changing.
• Focus Upon Quality: Accomplishes tasks by considering all of the areas involved, no matter how small, shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; remains watchful over a period of time