Sr. Accounts Officer

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Reporting to

Responsible for

Duty Station

SEI is an Indian development organization that works with a mandate of health for the poorest. Its prime focus is in addressing health and poverty related issues with an underlying philosophy that poor living conditions affects the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

SEI supports the services of several hospitals those are involved in treatment and care for people affected by leprosy and that also provides health care for the poor. It collaborates with the Government of India (GoI) especially in activities related to the national Leprosy and TB control programs and in view of prevention and rehabilitation of disabilities. Additionally, SEI engages itself in projects of community-based rehabilitation of leprosy affected and other persons with disabilities as well.

SEI is the founder member of the ILEP in India along with being a member of the National TB Consortium (NTC).

Duties:

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• To ensure timely maintenance and updation of accounts and checking the work done by the assistant with regard to vouching and bookkeeping entry in Tally.
• To ensure strict compliance with Swiss Emmaus Indias management standards and procedures to train staff accordingly. To ensure strict compliance of Indian laws in relation to finances and train staff accordingly.
• To assist Finance and Admn Manager (FAM) for forecast cash flow positions and available funds for investment, operational expenses and program related activities.
• To assist and providing timely raw data to FAM for MIS to be put up to Executive Director (ED) and HQ.
• To prepare and process payments as per the payment procedure and after due audit and vetting of the ToR with the vendors.
• To create additional analyses and reports as requested by FAM/ ED.
• To maintain the asset register and ensure an annual inventory.
• To prepare the accounts and relevant reports and documents for the external and internal audit and plan and assist to the audit of the SEI country office, FRU units and all projects implemented by SEI.
• To ensure the implementation of the audit recommendation of the auditors in coordination from FAM.
• Pay-roll processing.
• Ensure timely TDS, PF, ESI and professional tax compliances.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of Petty cash book.
• Coordination with the local Health Education and Awareness Unit (HEAU) accounts in Chennai, for accounts reconciliation, timely data for funds collected and reconciliation of imprest accounts.
• Timely bank reconciliation
• Any other allied works other than mentioned above.

To contribute to the development of the SEI/FM country program strategy and to the development of new projects as required

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• To extend necessary support to the Fundraising Unit and ensure internal controls are complied with.
• To ensure systematic filing/ documentation of records.
• To manage a team of accountants and engage in regular formal interactions with the accountants.
• To work flexibly with other members of the team.

Person Specification:

Qualification & Experience:

• Post-graduate Commerce or MBA specialized in Finance
• Cost-Accountant will be an added advantage
• 5- 7 years of experience in a similar field and in reputed institution

Essential

• Proficiency in financial accounting & reporting, including usage of Tally software and analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
• Experience in Management accounting including audits, budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting
• Proven ability for implementing and monitoring financial controls and controlling.
• Staff management, general administration, & HR experience
• Knowledge of legal and personnel issues
• Familiar with FCRA (Foreign contributions regulations Act)
• Prior experience of working in NGO/development sector.

Skills

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have strong influence and leadership skills to work independently.
• Reconciling income from the HEAU Unit against planned expenses is a critical function and requirement
• Have excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Be resilient and able to work well under pressure, prioritize a heavy workload, have proven planning skills
• Have experience of motivating & developing teams including performance management & appraisals
• Competence with Information Technology
• Have a high degree of integrity, tact and diplomacy

Languages-Must

English & Hindi, Knowledge of other Languages an added advantage

Remuneration Offered

A fixed term contract as per agreement

How to Apply:

• To apply please share your current resume with a cover letter specifying your eligibility for this position on

  info@swissemmausindia.org

• Please indicate current salary and at least three references in your resume.
• Please mention in the subject line

  Sr. Accounts Officer

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Candidates who have applied earlier should not apply again. Please do not contact over telephone.

July 14th 2025

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