Accounts Assistant

• *Organisation:** National Skills Foundation of India (NSFI) **Location:** HQ, Gurugram **Role Title:** Accounts Executive

• *Reporting To:** Finance Manager / Finance Incharge

• *Employment Type:** Full\-time **Experience:** 2–4 years

NSFI is a not\-for\-profit organisation committed to skilling and livelihood development across India. The Accounts Executive will support day\-to\-day financial operations at the Gurugram headquarters, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, statutory compliance, and timely financial reporting across NSFI's portfolio of donor\-funded and CSR projects.

Key Responsibilities

• *Bookkeeping \& Day\-to\-Day Accounting**

• Maintain accurate books of accounts using Tally ERP / accounting software
• Record all financial transactions — receipts, payments, journal entries — on a daily basis
• Reconcile bank statements, petty cash, and inter\-project fund transfers

• *Accounts Payable \& Receivable**

• Process vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and project\-related payments within defined timelines
• Follow up on outstanding receivables from donors and partners
• Maintain vendor and sub\-grantee ledgers

• *Project\-wise Financial Tracking**

• Maintain separate project accounts and cost centres for all active NSFI programmes
• Prepare and share monthly project\-wise expenditure statements with Programme and Finance teams
• Support budget vs. actual tracking and flag variances

• *Statutory Compliance**

• TDS deduction, deposit, and return filing (26Q / 24Q)
• GST compliance — computation, filing, and reconciliation
• Maintain records for annual audit and facilitate smooth completion of statutory and donor audits

• *Payroll Support**

• Assist in monthly payroll processing for HQ and project staff
• Maintain attendance and leave records in coordination with HR

• *MIS \& Reporting**

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Compile financial data for donor reports and grant utilisation certificates (GUCs)
• Maintain organised financial files (digital and physical) for audit readiness

• *General Finance Support**

• Coordinate with field project coordinators for timely submission of expense statements and supporting documents
• Support the Finance Manager in ad hoc financial tasks and special assignments

Qualifications \& Experience

• *Education**

• B.Com / BBA (Finance) or equivalent; M.Com / MBA (Finance) preferred
• Additional qualification in Tally ERP, GST, or financial accounting is an advantage

• *Experience**

• 2–4 years of hands\-on accounting experience, preferably in an NGO, development sector organisation, or CSR\-funded entity
• Exposure to donor\-funded project accounting and grant utilisation reporting is desirable
• Familiarity with FCRA accounting norms will be an added advantage

Skills \& Competencies

• *Technical Skills**

• Proficiency in Tally ERP 9 / Tally Prime
• Working knowledge of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic MIS formatting)
• Understanding of TDS, GST, and income tax provisions applicable to NPOs
• Ability to prepare and read financial statements

• *Behavioural Competencies**

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
• Organised and disciplined with documentation and filing
• Ability to manage multiple project accounts simultaneously and meet reporting deadlines
• Proactive communication with programme and field teams for timely data collection
• Integrity and discretion in handling financial information
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a growing, mission\-driven organisation

Compensation \& Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and sector norms
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid leave as per NSFI HR policy
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to a diverse project portfolio
• A collaborative, mission\-driven work culture

Pay: ₹25,000\.00 \- ₹35,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person