Job ID: 302543

Accounts Officer

Talash - Society for Inner Strength, Peace and Equality

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Apply by: 13 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Join Talash as an Accounts Officer
Location: Kolkata
Employment Type: Full-time
About Talash
Talash Society for Inner Strength, Peace & Equality is a feminist organisation working with adolescents, young people, schools and communities to advance gender justice, safety and wellbeing. We are looking for a detail-oriented and committed Accounts Officer to strengthen our finance systems.

Key Responsibilities
The Accounts Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation, including:
• Processing payments, receipts and accounting transactions.
• Maintaining books of accounts and accounting records in Tally/accounting software.
• Managing bank transactions and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and recording journal, payment and receipt vouchers.
• Processing payroll and maintaining payroll records in coordination with HR.
• Managing vendor bills, payments and account reconciliations.
• Maintaining cash books, ledgers and financial documentation.
• Ensuring timely and accurate accounting entries.
• Maintaining physical and digital filing of financial records.
• Coordinating with programme teams to obtain complete financial documentation.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial closing.
• Assisting during internal, statutory and donor audits.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance (M.Com preferred).
• 4–5 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the development/non-profit sector.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in Tally, MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in payroll processing and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records with high attention to detail.

Desired Competencies
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and documentation abilities.
• Integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.

If you are passionate about building efficient financial systems that support meaningful social change, we would love to hear from you.

Age Range: 30 - 40 Years
Salary: 25,000–30,000 per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to talashsociety.career@gmail.com and talashsociety@yahoo.com with the subject line "Application – Accounts Officer"

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talashsociety.career(at)gmail.com