Released by: LEPRA Society
Job Title :Admin & Finance Officer
Date of Release: 19th October 2026
Last date for receipt of applications :27th October 2026
Reporting to :Programme Manager
No of position(s) :01
Location: Thane - Maharashtra
REF No. :AFOEP1260
Admin and Finance Officer
LEPRA Society is an organization working for people affected by Leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, TB, HIV/AIDS & other NTDs, and Eye Care and is governed by a board of distinguished individuals from across India.
About Project: EpiC (Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control) in India is supporting life-saving activities to maximize HIV testing and treatment for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the PEPFAR priority state of Maharashtra. EpiC is focused on accelerating and intensifying HIV case detection among hidden and unreached at-risk adults and youth through index testing, enhanced peer outreach approach (EPOA), social network strategies (SNS), and virtual outreach.
LEPRA work in nine PEPFAR (US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) priority districts of Maharashtra, namely: Pune, Thane, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Kolhapur and Raigad
The position is for immediate employment
The Admin and Finance Officer will have the following responsibilities
1. Responsible for monitoring and financial management of the project
2. Prepare budgets and reports in coordination with the programmes and ensure grant funds are effectively utilized against programme deliverables.
3. Clear understanding of donor compliances and local legislations.
4. Responsible for maintaining the books of accounts for the project in State/s and manage day to day transactions.
5. Recording of all transactions in computer based accounting system (Tally) in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and ensure proper documentation of all transactions;
6. Ensure timely payment of payment requests from vendors, partner organizations, etc. in connection with all programme related activities.
7. Ensure all bills related to travel, hotel bookings, conferences etc are reviewed and processed for payment on time.
8. Prepare Monthly/Quarterly/ Annual financial reports in the approved manner and suggest corrective actions in case of variances
9. Ensure timely submission of Tax report to FHI
10. Coordinate/ facilitate in internal and external audits on timely basis.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL-SET
B.Com with 8 years’ experience or Master’s degree in Commerce from a recognized institution with atleast 3 years’ experience in Finance management and Administrative functions preferably in an NGO or health sector or in any Global Fund projects.
Skill set required
1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of financial management throughout the project life cycle.
2. Preparing budgets and reporting formats
3. Ability to handle internal and external audits
4. Good liaison with government departments, banks and other stake holders.
5. Monitoring skills
6. Proficiency in accounting packages (Tally)
7. Good analytical and documentation skills
8. Proficiency in verbal and written communication in English
9. Good IT awareness and computer skills.
10. Ability to travel.
Please note that we can communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of the selection process.
Remuneration: Rs 80,000/- Per Month on Consultancy basis
HOW TO APPLY?
If you have the skills and necessary experience and are interested in this position please forward your application along with covering letter and detailed resume. Visit www.leprasociety.in (Get Involved - “career column”) and write to hrd@leprahealthinaction.in specifying the REF.NO “AFOEP1260” & Post applied for on or before the due date.
LEPRA Society is an equal opportunity employer.
LEPRA Society’s management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time