Job ID: 302915

Finance Officer

Jan Vikas Samiti (JVS)

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 08 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

JAN VIKAS SAMITI
Vill. & Post -Murdaha, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221202, India

JOB DESCRIPTION – FINANCE OFFICER

Position Finance Officer
Organisation Jan Vikas Samiti (JVS)
Location Murdaha, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Department Finance & Accounts
Reports to Head – Operations / Finance Manager
Employment type Full-time
Remuneration ? 35,000 – ? 40,000 per month CTC (commensurate with qualification & experience)

1. About the Organisation
Jan Vikas Samiti (JVS) is a Varanasi-based non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation working for the inclusion, empowerment and wellbeing of children, young persons, women and disadvantaged communities across its project locations. JVS implements development and rehabilitation programmes through a committed team of staff, consultants and community facilitators.
2. Position Summary
The Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the organisation, including Tally data entry, TDS deduction and deposit, bank reconciliation, voucher preparation, procurement monitoring, vendor payments, payroll and salary preparation, and EPF/ESI compliance. The role maintains accurate books of accounts head-wise (budget head by budget head), supports budget-vs-utilisation tracking, and ensures timely statutory and donor financial reporting. The Finance Officer works closely with the HR and programme teams and reports to the Head-Operations / Finance Manager.
3. Key Roles & Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Record all financial transactions accurately and on a daily basis in Tally (or the organisation's accounting software), including receipts, payments, journals and contra entries.
• Prepare and maintain vouchers (payment, receipt and journal vouchers) with complete and proper supporting documentation before entry and filing.
• Maintain the cash book, bank book and general ledger, and ensure books of accounts are updated and reconciled on a regular basis.
• Maintain budget-head-wise (not just group-wise) accounting records and assist in preparing budget vs. utilisation / actual expenditure comparison statements for each project.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, advance registers and other prescribed financial registers, and ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including receipts & payments accounts, income & expenditure accounts and balance sheets.
Banking & Reconciliation
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation for all project and organisational bank accounts and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process online/offline bank transactions, cheque payments and fund transfers, and maintain bank correspondence.
• Monitor cash and bank balances and support cash-flow and fund-flow planning across projects.
Statutory Compliance & Taxation
• Ensure timely deduction, deposit and return filing of TDS on salaries, vendor payments and professional fees, and issue TDS certificates (Form 16/16A) as applicable.
• Ensure timely compliance with EPF and ESI, including registrations, monthly contributions, challans, returns and record-keeping for all eligible staff.
• Support compliance with Professional Tax, GST (where applicable), Income Tax, FCRA and other statutory requirements relevant to the organisation.
• Maintain statutory compliance registers and trackers, and ensure due dates for all filings and payments are met without delay.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants and government departments for compliance-related matters and assessments.
Payroll & Vendor Payments
• Prepare monthly payroll and salary statements based on attendance and leave inputs received from the HR team, ensuring accurate computation of salary, deductions and statutory contributions.
• Process timely disbursement of salaries, reimbursements, advances and full-and-final settlements, and maintain payroll records.
• Verify vendor bills/invoices against purchase orders and agreements, and process timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Maintain vendor ledgers, payment trackers and outstanding-liability records, and follow up on pending bills and dues.
Procurement Monitoring & Budgetary Control
• Monitor procurement processes for goods and services in line with the organisation's procurement policy and donor guidelines, including quotations, comparative statements and approvals.
• Track budget utilisation head-wise against sanctioned budgets and flag variances or over-expenditure to the Head-Operations/Finance Manager in a timely manner.
• Support programme teams in budget planning, cost estimation and financial monitoring of project activities.
• Maintain procurement and asset records, and support periodic physical verification of stock and fixed assets.
Reporting, Audit & Donor Compliance
• Prepare periodic financial reports, MIS and budget vs. actual utilisation comparison statements for management and donors.
• Support statutory, internal and donor audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations and requested documentation, and by responding to audit queries.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial projections for ongoing and new projects.
• Ensure proper filing, archiving and confidentiality of all financial documents and records in line with organisational policy.
• Undertake any other reasonable finance-related task assigned by the Head-Operations/Finance Manager to support the organisation's objectives.
4. Qualifications & Experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance (B.Com) or a Master's degree (M.Com) or any other professional qualification in the relevant field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably in the development / NGO sector. Candidates with strong hands-on Tally experience may also be considered.
• Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of Tally ERP/Prime, TDS, EPF, ESI, GST and basic accounting standards; exposure to donor/FCRA accounting will be preferred.
5. Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Tally and MS Excel (formulas, reconciliation sheets, MIS reports); familiarity with other accounting/payroll software is desirable.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, vouching, bank reconciliation and statutory compliance procedures.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and integrity while handling cash, bank transactions and confidential financial data.
• Good written and verbal communication in Hindi and English.
6. Remuneration & Benefits
Salary: 35,000 – 40,000 per month CTC, commensurate with qualification and experience.
Benefits: Coverage under Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) as per applicable statutory norms.
7. Reporting
The Finance Officer will report directly to the Head-Operations / Finance Manager, Jan Vikas Samiti.
8. How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with a brief cover letter to hr@janvikassamiti.org, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection.

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hr(at)janvikassamiti.org