Job ID: 302769

Accounts Officer

Sashakt Foundation

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 24 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Position Title: Accounts Officer

Location: Noida

Reports to: Accounts Manager

Job Type: Full-time

About the organization:

Sashakt Foundation, a dynamic organization established seven years ago, is committed to bringing about positive change in our society and environment. Operating in the states of Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, Sashakt focuses on three pivotal areas: Adolescent Girls, Environment/Climate Change, and Digital Literacy.

Sashakt works with young people, especially adolescent girls so that they become empowered and contribute to the sustenance of planet earth. We believe in the use of modern technology and innovations to help develop all sections of society.

At the heart of Sashakt's mission is the Environment and Waste Management program, a multifaceted initiative aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges in both urban and rural settings. The organization strives to make a meaningful impact through various strategies, including large-scale tree plantations using innovative techniques like the Miyawaki method to create forests. Under this program's umbrella, Sashakt also tackles the critical issues of plastic waste management, wet waste handling, and conducts Behavior Change Communication (BCC) campaigns within schools and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management:

· Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with legal and donor requirements.

· Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections in collaboration with senior management and program teams.

· Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide regular financial reports to inform decision-making and resource allocation.

2. Accounting and Bookkeeping:

· Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations.

· Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of transactions and entries.

· Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to facilitate audits, filings, and compliance reviews as required.

· Hands on experience in Tally is must.

3. Grants and Contracts Management:

· Manage grant agreements, contracts, and donor agreements, ensuring adherence to terms, conditions, and reporting requirements.

· Prepare financial reports, invoices, and donor compliance documents in accordance with grant agreements and funding guidelines.

· Monitor grant expenditures, track project budgets, and provide financial analysis and recommendations to program managers and senior leadership.

4. Administrative Operations:

· Supervise administrative staff and support personnel, including office assistants, receptionists, and drivers, to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

· Oversee office procurement, inventory management, and asset maintenance, optimizing cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

· Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, events, and travel, including venue bookings, travel arrangements, and accommodations.

5. Compliance and Risk Management:

· Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements related to financial reporting, taxation, labour laws, and NGO governance.

· Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks through risk assessments, internal controls, and mitigation strategies.

· Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards, and update policies and procedures accordingly.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required.

· Professional certification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.

· Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in financial management, accounting operations, preferably in the nonprofit sector or NGO environment.

· Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, grant management, and donor reporting requirements.

· Proficiency in accounting software, financial management systems, and Microsoft Office suite.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams.

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

· Fluency in Hindi and English both states, both written and spoken.

Remuneration: As per budget.

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply through this link: https://forms.gle/JinkqfUgbf7iGceT6