Job Description – Finance and Accounts Specialist (Floating Role)

Designation

Finance and Accounts Specialist (Floating Role)

Location

Uttar Pradesh

Employment type

Renewable fixed term contract

Report to

State Finance and Accounts senior Specialist

Employment level

Mid-Level

Organization Background

Established in 2007, Educate Girls (a project of 'Foundation to Educate Girls Globally'​) is holistically tackling issues at the root cause of gender inequality in India's education system that has helped to ensure over 90% enrolment and higher attendance as well as improved school infrastructure, quality of education and learning outcomes for all girls.

Our comprehensive model helps communities assess their school situation, initiate action plans and empowers them to sustain positive results at the lowest cost. Educate Girls believes that if girls in the most backward gender gap districts are educated now, they will have the potential to enter the formal economy, gain employment and lift their families out of poverty. By leveraging the government's existing investment in schools, Educate Girls delivers measurable results to a large number of beneficiaries and avoids duplication or parallel delivery of services.

Because of the sustainability and scalability of the model, Educate Girls has grown from a 500-school pilot project in the Pali district of Rajasthan to now serving thousands of schools, reaching millions of children in some of India's most remote areas. The non-governmental organization has a management and outreach office in Mumbai and operations in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and is committed to launching interventions in multiple new geographies across India over the coming years.

For further details about organisation please visit www.educategirls.ngo

Our Values

Gender Equality

Being able to treat people equally irrespective of gender

Integrity

Possess the ability to “know and do” what is right

Excellence

Being outstanding or extremely good, striving to lead by performance excellence

Collaboration

Working effectively and inclusively with a range of people both within and outside of the organization

Empathy

Being able to understand and share the feelings of another and use that understanding to guide our actions

Our Competencies

Strategic Thinking – Think big yet act focused

Taking Ownership – Feel responsible & accountable

Analytical Thinking – Stay true to your data

Developing Talent – Growing and taking people together

Ensuring Alignment – Think differently but work together

Job Profile

Overview of the role:

• Develop and keep all financial documents at regional office
• This is a hybrid and flexible finance role responsible for managing both district-level accounting operations and providing state-level financial support.
• Help and co-ordinate with District Accounting to maintain accurate and timely book-keeping
• Support to District accountant & state finance to prepare District monthly Donor reports, MIS, fund request, etc.
• The role also contributes to state office accounting, reporting, compliance, and coordination.
• Ensure TDS,CSR,FCRA. PT compliances at region office.

Areas of Responsibility:

- Oversee the financial operations District Finance Operations:

- Handle end-to-end accounting and financial management for assigned districts

- Manage payments, receipts, and bookkeeping in Tally & P2P software.

- Maintain district bank accounts and perform bank reconciliations

- Prepare monthly fund requests, utilization tracking, and variance analysis

- Ensure statutory compliance (TDS, CSR PT, FCRA etc.)

- Coordinate with auditors and support district / state audits

- Prepare donor utilization & donor projection, and variance analysis

Core Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts

- Adhere to policies and procedures as defined in EG Financial Manual/ Procurement Manual

State Office Finance Support:

- Support state-level accounting, MIS preparation, and financial reporting

- Consolidate district financial data and prepare state-level reports

- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

- Ensure compliance and financial controls at state level

- Provide financial inputs for administrative and operational activities

- Assist in P2P (procure-to-pay) Software implementation at district & state level

Floating / Back-up Support:

- Take additional responsibility for vacant district accountant positions

- Ensure continuity of finance operations without delays or compliance risks

- Provide handholding and training support to district finance staff

- Monitor and resolve pending financial issues across districts

Compliance & Audit:

- Ensure adherence to organizational finance policies and procedures

- Support internal and external audits at district and state levels

- Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness

Stakeholder Coordination:

- Work closely with district and state teams for smooth financial operations

- Liaise with other department, auditors, and stakeholders

Preferred Education Background:

- Hold a M.Com / CA Inter / MBA-Finance.

- 6+ years in finance and accounting (NGO experience preferred)

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Tally ERP, and MS Excel

- Experience in MIS, budgeting, compliance, and audit

- Ability to manage multiple locations and responsibilities

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Good Communication Skills both Oral and Written

- Methodical and rigorous

- Ability to manage stress and responsibility

- Know the law and accounting system of India and Adhere to company policies

- Know principles of security related to financial activities

- Must be a team player and keep their eyes focused on the wider goals of the organization.

- A high level of accuracy and the ability to keep detailed file notes.

- Must be capable of interpreting information, with a competent level of problem solving ability

- Good Communication Skills both Oral and Written

Preferred Work Experience:

- Have a minimum of 6+ years of experience in handling accounts function

Preferred Skill Set:

- Working knowledge in Tally ERP & Finance Software

- Good knowledge of computer - Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Key Responsibilities

• - Assist in P2P (procure-to-pay) Software implementation at district & state level Floating / Back-up Support:

Requirements

• - Good knowledge of computer - Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)