Job Description: Accounts Executive - Finance
Location: Noida; for projects across India
About Varahe Analytics:
Varahe Analytics is one of India's premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.
We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.
About the Team:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Executive to join our Finance team. The incumbent shall be responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts, efficiently handling vendor-related activities, managing staff expense reimbursements, and ensuring strict compliance with GST, TDS, and all other applicable laws, particularly those relevant to Section 8 organizations. The ideal candidate should be proficient in accounting software and possess a strong understanding of financial best practices.
What Would This Role Entail
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Record day-to-day journal entries, including receipts, payments, sales, and purchase transactions.
- Maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, and ensure all entries are accurately and promptly recorded in the accounting software (Tally/ZohoBooks, etc.).
Assist the team with AR:AP, Reporting, expense and reimbursements.
- Expense & Reimbursement Management
- Review and process all credit card and out-of-pocket expense reimbursement claims.
- Accounts payable and receivables management.
- Verify supporting documents to ensure compliance with the company's expense policies.
- Perform reconciliation of corporate credit card statements on a monthly basis.
Vendor Management
- Draft, review, and maintain organized records of vendor agreements in coordination with the legal/operations team.
- Handle the complete vendor onboarding process, ensuring thorough invoice verification, and processing timely payments.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Provide robust support for both statutory and internal audits by meticulously preparing required schedules and detailed reports.
- Ensure absolute adherence to all accounting and documentation standards, particularly those applicable to Section 8 entities.
Statutory Compliance (TDS & GST)
- Manage TDS deduction, tracking, and payment processes; prepare necessary returns and challans.
- Ensure compliance with GST requirements including invoice checks, input credit reconciliation, and filing support.
- Maintain updated knowledge of taxation laws applicable to non-profit entities.
Management Information System (MIS)
- Prepare reports on operational expenses , inflow and outflows.
- Prepare and analyze monthly MIS reports covering cash flow, expenditure analysis, and budget utilization.
- Provide insights and data support to management for planning and decision-making.
- Prepare reconciliations, variance reports for financial analysis and planning.
Necessary Skills:
- Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com/M.Com) or equivalent.
- 4+ years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles.
- Working knowledge of Tally / Zoho Books and proficiency in MS Excel.
- Strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles and vendor management processes.
- Exceptional attention to detail, high accuracy, and proven ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel extensively and apply themselves.
- Basic understanding of politics and the nature of India's democracy.
- Basic proficiency in the Office suite and G suite software.
- Ability to undertake and monitor multiple tasks and ensure timely delivery while working in a team environment.
Good to Have Skills:
- Understanding of native place of residence's political landscape
- Exposure of working in fast-paced and dynamic environment
How to Apply
If you're a professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email at [Confidential Information]
