Finance And Accounts Officer

About SWATI

SWATI is a Gujarat-based NGO working to advance gender equality, strengthen women’s leadership and improve institutional responses to violence against women.

Role purpose:
SWATI is seeking a competent and organised Finance and Accounts Officer to manage accounting, statutory compliance, project financial tracking and donor reporting, ensuring accurate financial records and timely completion of financial obligations.

Key responsibilities:
• Maintain books of accounts, ledgers, vouchers, cash and bank books, and conduct regular bank reconciliations.
• Track project-wise budgets and expenditure, prepare budget-versus-actual statements and flag variances.
• Prepare donor financial reports, utilisation certificates and supporting schedules.
• Manage and coordinate statutory compliances, including TDS, Income Tax Returns (ITR), GST, EPF and other applicable requirements.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, balance sheets and audit schedules in coordination with management and the chartered accountant.
• Maintain NGO-specific financial and regulatory records, including FCRA-related documentation, where applicable.
• Process authorised payments, staff reimbursements and advances, and maintain vendor and payroll records.
• Maintain compliance calendars and trackers for statutory filings, donor reporting, audits and pending financial actions.
• Coordinate with programme teams, management, auditors and chartered accountants to ensure timely documentation and reporting.

Qualifications and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Tally accounting software
• 6 + years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Practical knowledge of NGO accounting, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation and statutory compliances and donor project reporting.
• Familiarity with TDS, ITR, balance sheets, EPF, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Ability to manage deadlines, maintain systematic documentation and work independently.
• Familiarity with FCRA compliance, utilisation certificates, donor financial reporting, NGO audits and regulatory requirements applicable to charitable organisations.

– Remuneration(CTC): Rs.4.00–4.5 lakh per Annum