Finance Executive/Officer

Shantilal Muttha Foundation:

Founded in 2015 by visionary social entrepreneur Shri. Shantilal Muttha, Shantilal Muttha Foundation (SMF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring that every child receives an education that nurtures them into compassionate, responsible citizens. SMF works to transform school education through systemic interventions that align with national and state educational priorities. By engaging proactively and collaboratively with education systems and key stakeholders, SMF seeks to foster a values-based, equitable, and high-quality learning ecosystem.

SMF adopts a systems-strengthening approach to enable sustainable change at scale. To this end, the Foundation partners with government authorities, national and international experts, advisors, and like-minded organisations to build strategic collaborations. These partnerships support the design and implementation of impactful, evidence-informed solutions that contribute to long-term transformation of education systems.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Executive will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, and supporting audits and financial reporting for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

(a)   Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Tally, ensuring all transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting standards.
• Process journal entries, receipts, and payments with appropriate supporting documentation.

(b)   Banking & Reconciliations:

• Perform periodic bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Monitor and reconcile balances across multiple bank accounts and project funds.

(c)    Accounts Payable & Expense Management:

•  Review and validate vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and travel claims in line with organizational policies.
• Ensure timely processing of payments after verifying approvals and supporting documents.

(d)   Statutory Compliance & Taxation:

•  Manage TDS/TCS computations, deductions, and timely filing of statutory returns.
•  Ensure adherence to all applicable financial and regulatory compliance requirements.

(e)   Financial Reporting & Closures:

•  Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
•  Support periodic financial closures by ensuring completeness and accuracy of accounts.

(f)    Audit Coordination:

•   Liaise with internal and external auditors by providing required data, documents, and explanations.
•   Ensure timely resolution of audit queries and implementation of recommendations.

(g)   Documentation & Record Management:

• Maintain systematic and audit-ready filing of financial documents, including vouchers, invoices, and bank statements.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of all financial transactions.

(h)   Operational & Administrative Support:

• Handle routine finance-related correspondence and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Undertake additional finance and accounts-related responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

 Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce (B.Com / M.Com) or equivalent, with a specialization in Finance or Accounting.

Work Experience:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial operations.
•  Experience in the non-profit/NGO sector will be considered an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

•  Proficiency in Tally or equivalent accounting software.
•  Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
•  Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and statutory compliance.
•  High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
•  Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience to [Confidential Information]. Please include Application for the Position of Finance Executive/Officer in subject line. Shantilal Muttha Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers.