Finance Executive

Daya Rehabilitation Trust; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho's Thanal Head Office Malaparamba, Kerala, is hiring for a Finance role specializing in grant accounting. The candidate will manage grant-funded project finances, prepare budgets, and ensure donor compliance.

The position requires 4-5 years of experience, a B.Com/M.Com/CA Inter background, and hands-on skills with Tally/ERP and MS Excel. You will coordinate with project teams, auditors, and banks to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant accounting and fund management.
• Proficiency in Tally/ERP and MS Excel.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Understanding of GST, TDS, and other statutory compliances.
• Accuracy in financial data and record keeping.
• Budgeting and variance analysis skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
• High integrity and confidentiality in financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Grant Fund Administration: Manage financial transactions related to grant-funded projects.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Assist in preparing project budgets, budget revisions, and cost projections.
• Donor Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial reports for donors as per specified formats and timelines.
• Accounting & Record Keeping: Maintain project-wise accounting and process payments, invoices, and ledgers.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors for project audits.
• Coordination & Stakeholder Support: Liaise with banks, government stakeholders, and donor agencies.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure GST, TDS, PF/ESI compliance and audits.

Skills

Grant accounting knowledge

Tally/ERP proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Documentation & reporting

GST/TDS compliance understanding

Budgeting & variance analysis

Communication & coordination

Deadline-driven

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter

Tools

Tally/ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Branch Name:Thanal Head Office Malaparamba

Qualification:B.Com/M.com/CA Inter

Experience :4-5 Years

Employment Type: Full time

Department:Finance

• 1. Grant Fund Administration
  • Manage financial transactions related to grant-funded projects.
  • Ensure utilisation of funds strictly as per donor guidelines and project budgets.
  • Track fund allocations, disbursements, and project-wise expenditure.
• 2. Budgeting & Financial Planning
  • Assist in preparing project budgets, budget revisions, and cost projections.
  • Monitor budget vs. actuals and highlight deviations to project heads.
  • Support in developing financial plans for new grant proposals.
• 3. Donor Reporting & Compliance
  • Prepare financial reports for donors as per specified formats and timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with donor agreements, statutory norms, and organisational policies.
  • Maintain all financial documentation required for donor audits and monitoring visits.
• 4. Accounting & Record Keeping
  • Maintain project-wise accounting in accounting software (Tally/ERP).
  • Process payments, invoices, purchase orders, and vendor bills related to grants.
  • Manage bank reconciliations and maintain grant-wise ledgers.
• 5. Audit Support
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors for project audits.
  • Ensure all vouchers, bills, and supporting documents are properly filed and available for review.
  • Implement audit recommendations and improve documentation practices.
• 6. Coordination & Stakeholder Support
  • Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and partner organisations for fund utilisation.
  • Liaise with banks, government stakeholders, and donor agencies on financial matters.
  • Support program teams by clarifying financial guidelines and processes.
• 7. Statutory Compliance
  • Ensure accurate and timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF/ESI (if applicable), and other financial regulations.
  • Maintain documentation for statutory audits.
  • Monitor cost efficiency and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets.
  • Review supporting documents for accuracy, relevance, and compliance.
  • Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grant accounting and fund management
• Proficiency in Tally/ERP and MS Excel
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Understanding of GST, TDS, and other statutory compliances
• Accuracy in financial data and record keeping
• Budgeting and variance analysis skills
• Good communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects
• High integrity and confidentiality in financial matters