Role & responsibilities

- Oversee the organisations day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, bank reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial record maintenance.

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Develop annual organisational budgets in consultation with management.

- Prepare project-wise, department-wise and centre-wise budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.

- Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets, analyse variances and recommend corrective measures.

- Ensure effective financial planning, cost control and optimal utilisation of organisational resources.

- Ensure the accounts team works professionally by establishing clear responsibilities, standardising processes, maintaining accountability, and promoting discipline, efficiency and a collaborative work setting.

- Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), FCRA Rules and related regulatory requirements.

- Monitor foreign contribution receipts, utilisation, accounting, bank transactions and project-wise expenditure in accordance with applicable regulations.

- Ensure timely preparation and filing of applicable FCRA returns, including Form FC-4, and maintain all prescribed records and supporting documentation.

- Monitor compliance with applicable FCRA provisions relating to foreign contribution utilisation, administrative expenditure and other regulatory restrictions.

- Ensure compliance with applicable Income Tax provisions, including TDS/TCS, advance tax, income tax returns and other relevant filings.

- Oversee GST compliance, including applicability assessments, return filing, reconciliations, input tax credit review and documentation, wherever applicable.

- Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and ensure timely payment of taxes, statutory dues and filing of returns.

- Coordinate with tax consultants,



auditors and relevant authorities regarding assessments, notices, audits and compliance matters.

- Monitor donor grants, donations and restricted funds against approved budgets, project objectives and donor-specific conditions.

- Prepare donor-wise and project-wise fund utilisation statements, utilisation certificates, expenditure statements and financial reports.

- Ensure timely submission of financial reports and utilisation certificates to donors, funding agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

- Verify project expenditure against approved budgets and ensure adequate supporting documentation, approvals, invoices and vouchers are maintained.

- Track grant balances, unspent funds, expenditure commitments and donor reporting deadlines.

- Coordinate with programme teams and departmental heads to collect expenditure data and supporting documents for donor reporting.

- Coordinate statutory, internal, donor and other applicable audits and ensure timely availability of financial records and audit schedules.

- Review audit observations, facilitate their resolution and implement appropriate corrective measures in coordination with management.

- Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting procedures and financial documentation systems.

- Review payment requests, expense claims, employee advances and settlements to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.

- Prepare periodic financial dashboards, management reports and financial analyses to support informed decision-making.

- Identify financial risks, discrepancies and opportunities to improve financial efficiency and compliance.

- Supervise and guide the accounts team, ensuring accuracy, accountability and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

- Coordinate with internal departments and organisational centres to ensure consistent financial reporting and adherence to financial procedures.

- Maintain accurate, organised and confidential financial records and promote transparency and accountability in all financial operations.

📌 Account Manager (New Delhi)
🏢 Wildlife SOS
📍 New Delhi