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Finance Officer
Finance · Pune (Maharashtra) · Posted 2026-09-21
Jaljeevika is looking for a meticulous and dependable Finance Officer to maintain the organisation's accounts, support budgeting and donor reporting, and keep its financial records audit-ready.
Location & Travel
- Pune, Maharashtra — head office
- Willingness to travel to project sites as and when required
Minimum Qualification
- B.Com, M.Com or MBA in Finance or HR
Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping
- Experience in an NGO or non-profit organisation, donor-funded projects or a corporate environment will be an advantage
- Experience with payroll, attendance, leave and HR reporting will be an added advantage
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, invoices, receipts and supporting documentation
- Record financial transactions in the accounting system in accordance with organisational procedures
- Ensure proper documentation and coding of expenses and transactions
- Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approvals
- Maintain organised physical and digital financial records
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with approved procedures
- Track outstanding payments and receivables, and follow up on pending collections
- Verify supporting documents before processing financial transactions
- Coordinate with vendors and internal departments on payment-related queries
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and identify discrepancies
- Ensure timely recording and reconciliation of financial transactions
Financial Reporting
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Prepare financial summaries and statements for management review
- Provide financial information and analysis to programme and management teams
- Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and highlight significant variances
- Support financial forecasting and planning
Budgeting & Grant Finance
- Assist in preparing departmental and project budgets
- Track project and programme expenditure against approved budgets
- Support grant-related financial reporting and documentation
- Maintain proper financial records for donor-funded projects
- Coordinate with programme teams on the utilisation and documentation of project funds
- Assist in preparing financial information required by donors and funding partners
Payroll Support
- Assist in monthly payroll preparation
- Verify payroll-related information and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with HR and management for accurate and timely salary processing
- Maintain payroll records, and confidentiality
Statutory Compliance
- Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable accounting, taxation and financial regulations
- Support preparation and filing of required tax and compliance documents
- Maintain records required for statutory and organisational compliance
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external professionals on compliance matters
Audit Support
- Provide financial records, schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits
- Coordinate with auditors and respond to requests for financial documentation
- Assist in resolving audit queries and maintaining proper audit trails
- Keep financial records complete and readily accessible for audit purposes
Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- Follow organisational financial policies, procedures and internal control mechanisms
- Identify gaps or inefficiencies in accounting and financial processes, and suggest improvements
- Support implementation of effective financial controls
- Ensure proper authorisation and documentation of financial transactions
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles
- Good understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Tally
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong documentation and record-management abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple financial activities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information
- Willingness to support other finance and administrative activities as required