Job ID: 296819

Accounts Officer

South Asian Forum for Environment, SAFE

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Apply by: 31 Jul 2026

Relevant Sectors

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Organisation
South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) is a regional civil society organization registered under the Trust Act, 1882. Since 2004, SAFE has been advancing sustainable development, climate resilience, resource efficiency, and community-led environmental initiatives across the South Asian ecoregion.
Accredited by key national institutions, SAFE serves as an implementing agency for strategic environmental and water-sector missions, working at the intersection of policy, research, and grassroots action to foster inclusive and sustainable development.
Website: www.safeinch.org

Job Summary
SAFE seeks a competent and detail-oriented Accounts Officer to support the organization's financial management systems and ensure compliance with statutory, donor, and institutional requirements. The position will be responsible for financial recordkeeping, budget monitoring, regulatory compliance, audit coordination, and financial reporting across organizational and project portfolios.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
* Maintain accounting records, ledgers, vouchers, and supporting financial documentation.
* Process financial transactions, bank reconciliations, and cash-flow records.
* Assist in budget planning, expenditure tracking, and fund utilization analysis.
* Prepare periodic financial statements, utilization reports, and project-specific financial submissions.
Compliance & Audit Management
* Ensure compliance with applicable taxation, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including TDS and GST provisions.
* Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audit processes.
* Monitor adherence to organizational financial policies, internal controls, and donor compliance frameworks.
Grants & Administrative Coordination
* Support financial administration of projects, contracts, procurement processes, and consultant payments.
* Coordinate with program team, vendors, and institutional partners on finance-related documentation.
* Maintain systematic filing and archival systems for financial and contractual records.

Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
* Professional certification in accounting, taxation, or financial management will be an added advantage.

Experience
* Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or grants administration.
* Prior experience in NGOs, development agencies, donor-funded projects, or social sector organizations will be preferred.

Skills & Competencies
* Sound understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
* Proficiency in Tally, MS Excel, and computerized accounting systems.
* Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and audit facilitation.
* Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
* High level of accuracy, integrity, and professional discretion.

Salary: 25,000 monthly (Negotiable)

Application Process
Interested candidates may send their updated CV to communication@safeinch.org with the subject line: "Application for Accounts Officer"

Job Email ID:

communication(at)safeinch.org