Cohesion Foundation Trust invites application for the post of Finance Officer at Ahmedabad
About COHESION Foundation Trust
Established in 1996 by a multidisciplinary team of development professionals, COHESION Foundation Trust initially served as a technical support body for other non-profits. Today, it works directly toward the socio-economic empowerment of marginalized populations, with a primary focus on women and sustainable rural development.
Mission: Cohesion, guided by transparency and accountability, is committed to sustainable socio- economic development of the vulnerable in under-serviced areas with a special focus on women.
Vision: We see ourselves as an organization committed to striving for a world in which people and the natural environment are in harmony with each other, a world in which people, men and women, are in harmony with each other, a world in which all have enough to meet their genuine emotional and physical needs, and a world in which the diversity of humankind is celebrated.
Job Overview
The Finance Officer will support the Finance Manager in managing daily accounting operations, maintaining regulatory compliances, preparing donor financial reports, and auditing implementing partners to ensure adherence to approved project budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily Accounting & Banking: Monitor, verify, and reconcile daily cash and bank transactions across all project accounts.
• Payroll & Disbursements: Verify and process monthly staff salaries, advances, and travel claims as per organizational norms.
• Audits & Financial Reporting: Prepare schedules and documentation for statutory, internal, and donor-specific audits. Finalize periodic accounts and grant utilization statements.
• Compliance Management: Ensure timely deduction and deposit of statutory dues, including TDS, Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax (PT), and assist with Charity Commissioner and FCRA filings.
• Budget Tracking & field Monitoring: Track project-wise burn rates against budgets, alert Project Managers to variances, and conduct field visits to inspect physical progress and financial records.
• Donor Communication: Draft financial requisition statements, fund utilization reports, and clarifications requested by funding agencies.
• Capacity Building: Assist in training and mentoring junior accounting staff.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Education: B.Com with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or M.Com with at least 3 years of experience (NGO/development sector experience preferred).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on command of Tally Prime and MS Excel (complex formulas, reconciliation sheets).
• Compliance Knowledge: Sound understanding of NGO-specific regulatory requirements (FCRA, 12A/80G, PF, TDS, CSR).
• Communication: Clear written and spoken skills in English and Gujarati/Hindi.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with field teams, auditors, and external funding partners under strict deadlines.
Salary :
Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Starting at ?35,000 per month, negotiable for well-qualified candidates).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their updated resume along with a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and contact details for two professional references to:
Email: admin@cohesionfoundation.in
Subject Line: Application for the Post of Finance Officer at Ahmedabad.
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026