Job ID: 303028

Account Officer - Laika Ghar (Creche) Project

Lok Aastha Sewa Sansthan

Location: District-Dhamatari, Chhattisgarh

Apply by: 25 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Position: Account Officer – Laika Ghar (Creche) Project
Organization: Lok Astha Sewa Sansthan (LASS)
Project: Laika Ghar (Creche) Project
Location: Gariyaband, Chhattisgarh
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: 30,000 per month
Reporting To: Project/Program Coordinator / Finance Manager

About the Project
Lok Astha Sewa Sansthan is implementing the Laika Ghar (Creche) Project for children aged 7 months to 3 years. The project focuses on providing safe, caring and development-oriented support to young children while strengthening support systems for their families and communities.
Position Summary
The Account Officer will be responsible for the effective management and maintenance of project-related financial records, accounting documentation, expenditure tracking and financial reporting. The position will ensure that project expenditure is properly documented, accurately recorded and managed in accordance with organizational policies, approved budgets and donor requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts and financial records for the Layika Ghar Project.
• Record and verify project-related financial transactions and expenditures.
• Maintain proper documentation of bills, vouchers, invoices, receipts and supporting documents.
• Verify financial documents before processing payments and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Track project expenditure against approved budgets and prepare budget utilization statements.
• Support preparation of project financial reports, expenditure statements and other financial reports as required.
• Monitor advances, settlements and outstanding balances and ensure timely adjustment of advances.
• Coordinate with project staff for collection and verification of financial documents.
• Assist in preparation of project budgets, budget revisions and financial projections.
• Maintain proper records for audit and donor reporting purposes.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of cash, bank and other project accounts.
• Assist in statutory and organizational financial compliance and provide required financial information.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial records and supporting documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial information.
• Perform other project-related accounting and financial responsibilities assigned by the organization.
Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial record management.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
Experience
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial management.
• Experience in the NGO/development sector will be preferred.
• Experience in handling donor-funded projects and project financial reporting will be an added advantage.
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally or similar accounting systems will be preferred.
Required Skills
• Good knowledge of accounting and financial documentation.
• Budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
• Bank and cash reconciliation.
• MS Excel and accounting software.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain systematic records.
• Ability to work within deadlines.
• Understanding of NGO financial procedures and donor compliance will be an advantage.
Languages
• Hindi: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking.
• English: Good reading, writing skills.
• Knowledge of Chhattisgarhi/local language will be an advantage.
Salary
30,000 per month

How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to send their updated Resume/CV to the following email address:
Email: vacancy.lokastha@gmail.com
Please mention “Application for Account Officer – Laika Ghar Project” in the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Lok Astha Sewa Sansthan reserves the right to cancel, modify or extend this recruitment process as required.

Job Email ID:

vacancy.lokastha(at)gmail.com