Account and Finance Manager

Company Description Youth Organization for Joining, Action & Knowledge (YOJAK) is a non-governmental organization established in 2005–06 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. YOJAK focuses on holistic human and environmental well-being through community-centered initiatives. The organization works closely with underprivileged communities, building social enterprises, cooperatives, and self-help groups to enable sustainable livelihoods. It combines hands-on social action with research and socio-economic knowledge dissemination to support informed decision-making and long-term development. YOJAK offers a mission-driven work environment for professionals who want to contribute to meaningful social impact.

Organization: YOJAK

Department: Accounts & Finance Manager

Reporting To: Associate Director / Director

Location: Pune

Experience: 5 to 8 years

Role Purpose

Responsible for managing YOJAK's accounting, financial management, statutory compliance, budgeting, donor reporting and financial controls, ensuring transparency, accuracy and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting, payments, receipts, bank reconciliation and financial records.
• Prepare and monitor annual, project-wise and donor-wise budgets.
• Track budget versus actual expenditure and highlight variances.
• Manage donor financial reporting, utilization statements and project-wise accounts.
• Ensure timely PF, ESIC, TDS, Professional Tax and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Coordinate monthly payroll and employee-related financial transactions with HR.
• Manage cash flow, advances, receivables and payables.
• Coordinate statutory, internal and donor audits.
• Prepare monthly financial MIS and management reports.
• Ensure adherence to YOJAK's financial policies, approval processes and internal controls.
• Guide and supervise the Accounts team.

Qualification

• Master's Degree in Finance / Accounts / Commerce or related field is mandatory.
• CA Inter / CA / MBA Finance will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Good knowledge of Tally and MS Excel.

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Finance.
• Prior experience in an NGO, nonprofit organization, CSR organization or grant-funded organization is important and preferred.
• Experience in donor-funded projects, utilization reporting and project-wise accounting will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Financial Management | Budgeting | Donor Reporting | Statutory Compliance | Audit | MIS | Team Management | Financial Controls | Attention to Detail | Integrity