Job ID: 306825

Accountant

National Institute for Development Innovation (NIDI)

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Apply by: 20 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION – ACCOUNTANT

Organization: National Institute for Development Innovation (NIDI)
Position: Accountant
Place of Posting: NIDI Head Office, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Reporting To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Job Purpose

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting operations, monitoring project-wise budgets and expenditure, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting transparent and accountable financial management of NIDI and its various development projects.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain books of accounts, including cash book, bank book, general ledger, journals, vouchers, receipts and payment records.

Record and classify all financial transactions accurately and maintain proper supporting bills, invoices and documents.

Maintain separate project-wise and donor-wise accounts and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, expenditure reports, budget utilization statements and utilization certificates.

Conduct regular bank reconciliation and maintain records of advances, settlements, receivables and outstanding payments.

Verify bills, invoices, travel claims and other expenditure documents before processing payments, ensuring necessary approvals.

Assist in preparation of organizational and project budgets, revised budgets and financial proposals.

Maintain payroll records and assist in processing salaries, statutory deductions and staff reimbursements.

Ensure timely compliance with applicable statutory requirements, including GST, TDS, Income Tax and other relevant regulations.

Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, banks, consultants and funding agencies and facilitate financial audits.

Maintain accounting records using Tally Prime or equivalent software and ensure systematic physical and digital documentation.

Ensure adherence to NIDI's financial policies, internal control procedures and donor-specific financial guidelines.

Provide regular financial updates to the Executive Director and Manager – Finance and Administration and undertake other related responsibilities as assigned.

3. Educational Qualification and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) is essential; M.Com or MBA (Finance) will be an added advantage.

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial management.

Experience in NGOs, development organizations, CSR projects or donor-funded programmes will be preferred.

Knowledge of Tally Prime, MS Excel, GST, TDS, Income Tax and project accounting is essential.

4. Required Skills and Competencies

Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and statutory compliance.

Strong numerical, analytical, documentation and reconciliation skills.

Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.

Ability to manage multiple project accounts and meet reporting deadlines.

High standards of integrity, honesty, confidentiality and professional accountability.

5. Performance Expectations

Performance will be assessed based on accuracy and timeliness of accounting records, project-wise financial reporting, budget monitoring, bank reconciliation, statutory compliance, audit preparedness and adherence to organizational financial procedures.

6. Accountability

The Accountant shall report to the Executive Director and coordinate with the Manager – Finance and Administration. The incumbent shall be responsible for the accuracy and confidentiality of financial records but shall not independently approve expenditure, authorize payments or operate bank accounts unless specifically delegated such authority in writing.

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their updated CV/resume to nidi.odisha@gmail.com on or before 20 December 2026.

Job Email ID:

nidi.odisha(at)gmail.com