JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position title: Associate, Accounting

 

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

 

Organization Profile:

 

Room to Read India was established in 2003 and presently has programs in 10 states –Chhattisgarh, Delhi NCR, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

 

Room to Read is a global organization transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, our innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during two time periods that are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions. By focusing on the quality of education provided within the communities and ensuring these outcomes are measured, we have created a model that can be replicated, localized, and sustained by governments. Room to Read has globally distributed offices and staff and has so far benefited more than 39 million children across 23 countries.

Position Overview:

The Associate, Accounting position will assist and report to the State Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounts. The position will have regular interactions with all staff. This position is based in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date books and accounting records in INTACCT.
• Processing and accounting for all payments including vendor invoices & staff claims in a timely manner in accordance with Room to Read policies and procedures.
• Ensure management of filing systems and maintaining office records and registers.
• Ensure compliances as per statutory requirements (FCRA, Income Tax and others).
• Assisting on monthly accounting closure such as generation of reports, reconciliations and BRS.
• Follow up with the bank on any matters pertaining to bank transactions.
• Ensure local donor’s compliance is in place at State level as per MOU / SOPs etc. inclusive of maintaining the books of accounts and documents.
• Ensure along with State Manager all the policies and procedures are in place in all financial transactions.
• Support in State Office AP&B process, monthly Budget Outlook and cash forecast process and ensure realistic estimation as per programs implementation calendar.
• Support on annual statutory audit, RTR’s internal audit and Local donor’s audit as and when needed.
• Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization as when necessary.
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in Commerce or related field (accounting, management, etc.).
• A minimum of five years of experience in NGO Accounting field.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office applications – word, excel and other accounting software.
• Working experience in accosting software like INTACCT is preferred.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Kannada.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in finance related field.
• 5 years related accounting experience in an International NGO.
• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
• Strong initiative and leadership skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization.
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change.
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization. All personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.

 

Application Procedure:

 

Kindly CLICK HERE to submit the application.

 

Due to the high volume of applicant responses, not all applicants may receive a response from Room to Read. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We always encourage women to apply.