Job Title: Senior Accountant
Organization: Hasiru Dala
Location: Bengaluru
Reporting to: Accounts Manager
Salary: 35 - 40,000 / month, Salary negotiable based on experience & skills
Only people with non-profit accounting experience are eligible for the position
About Us:
We are a social impact organization; we focus on securing social justice for waste pickers through interventions co-created with waste pickers in the areas of identity rights, access to employment, skill development, and access to family education, healthcare, housing, & other social security/entitlements.
https://hasirudala.in/
Role Overview
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring strong financial systems, statutory compliance, and transparent donor reporting across Hasiru Dala’s programmes. The role requires close coordination with Programme teams, consultants, auditors, and donors to support effective financial management of multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts for Hasiru Dala and its projects that are assigned
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of accounts
- Manage bank accounts, cash books, and reconciliations
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
- Prepare SOE statement monthly
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Manage accounting and documentation related to 12A, 80G, Shops & Establishments, and FCRA in coordination with statutory consultants for timely filing of returns and renewals
- Support in documentation for responding to any notices, due diligence with funders and audits by authorities
Donor & Grant Accounting
- Maintain project-wise and donor-wise accounting, including restricted funds for the projects assigned to you
- Track grant budgets and utilization and flag variances to Programme and management teams
Audit & Reporting
- Prepare schedules, vouchers, and supporting documents for internal and statutory audits
- Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations
- Prepare financial statements, including Receipts & Payments, Income & Expenditure, and Balance Sheet
- Support Board, donor, and management reporting requirements
- Ensure timely payments to vendors, community partners, and consultants
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: B.Com / M.Com / or equivalent degree
- Experience: 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in non-profits or donor-funded organizations
- Strong understanding of statutory compliance applicable to NGOs in India
- Experience working with audits and donor reporting
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Tally and strong working knowledge of MS Excel
- High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines
- Collaborative approach to working with Programme teams
- Commitment to Hasiru Dala’s values of equity, dignity, and social justice
Desirable
- Experience working with FCRA-funded projects
- Familiarity with CSR, foundation, or international donor compliance
Please send your CV to “ gopal.b@hasirudala.in ” & " hr@hasirudala.in " with the name of the post mentioned in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.