Job Description: Accountant

ISKCON Temple, East of Kailash, New Delhi

Position: Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: ISKCON Temple, East of Kailash, New Delhi
Reporting To: Accounts Manager / Finance Head

Position Summary

ISKCON Temple, East of Kailash, New Delhi is looking for a disciplined, sincere, detail-oriented and responsible Accountant to support the day-to-day functioning of the Finance & Accounts Department.

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts, recording financial transactions, preparing reconciliations, assisting with statutory compliances, supporting MIS and financial reporting, and ensuring that accounting records are complete, accurate and updated on time.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical accounting knowledge, proficiency in Tally Prime/ERP and MS Excel, valuable numerical ability, integrity, and the ability to work systematically within defined processes and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately in the accounting system.
- Maintain purchase, sales, receipt, payment and journal entries.
- Maintain ledgers and ensure proper classification of expenses and income.
- Prepare and maintain vouchers and supporting documentation.
- Ensure that all accounting entries are supported by appropriate bills, invoices and documents.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual closing of books of accounts.
- Identify and rectify accounting discrepancies in coordination with the Accounts Manager.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.

2. Bank & Account Reconciliation

- Prepare regular bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile ledger balances with supporting documents and statements.
- Identify outstanding, incorrect or unmatched transactions and follow up for resolution.
- Maintain reconciliation of various accounts, vendors and other relevant balances.

3. Receipts, Payments & Cash Management

- Record and verify receipts and payments.
- Assist in maintaining cash and bank records.
- Verify payment documentation before processing.
- Assist in proper accounting of donations, offerings, expenses and other receipts as applicable.
- Maintain proper supporting documents for all financial transactions.




- Assist in periodic cash verification and reconciliation.

4. GST, TDS & Statutory Compliance Support

- Assist in preparation and maintenance of records required for GST and TDS compliance.
- Ensure proper recording of GST and TDS-related transactions.
- Assist in timely preparation of data and documents for statutory filings.
- Maintain supporting documentation for statutory compliance.
- Coordinate with the Accounts Manager and external professionals/auditors whenever required.

5. MIS & Reporting

- Assist in preparation of monthly MIS reports.
- Prepare expense, income, collection and other financial statements as required.
- Assist in Budget vs Actual reporting.
- Provide accounting data and reports to the Accounts Manager/Finance Head.
- Prepare Excel-based reports and analysis as required.
- Ensure timely submission of assigned reports.

6. Audit Support

- Provide accounting records and supporting documents required for internal and statutory audits.
- Assist auditors in obtaining relevant information and documentation.
- Resolve audit queries in coordination with seniors.
- Ensure proper maintenance of vouchers, ledgers, reconciliations and other audit-related records.

7. Internal Controls & Process Compliance

- Follow established accounting policies, SOPs and internal controls.
- Ensure proper authorization and documentation of transactions.
- Identify discrepancies, control gaps or process issues and report them to the Accounts Manager.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
- Support improvement of accounting processes and documentation.

8. Vendor & Expense Accounting

- Verify vendor invoices and supporting documents.
- Record vendor bills accurately and on time.
- Maintain vendor ledgers and reconcile outstanding balances.
- Assist in tracking pending payments and vendor-related accounting issues.




- Ensure proper accounting classification of expenses.

Qualification

- B.Com / M.Com preferred.
- CA Inter / CMA Inter candidates may also be considered.
- Strong practical accounting knowledge is preferred over qualification alone.
- Proficiency in Tally Prime/ERP.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
- Knowledge of GST and TDS will be preferred.

Experience

- 2 - 5 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
- Experience in bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliation and financial documentation.
- Practical experience in Tally/ERP is required.
- Experience with GST, TDS and audit support will be preferred.
- Experience in a Trust, NGO, Temple, Educational Institution or other non-profit organization will be an added advantage.

Core Competencies

- Strong accounting fundamentals.
- Attention to detail.
- Numerical accuracy.
- Integrity and confidentiality.
- Discipline and responsibility.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Good communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
- Process-oriented approach.
- Willingness to learn and take responsibility.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy of accounting entries.
- Timeliness of bookkeeping and reporting.
- Accuracy and timely completion of bank/ledger reconciliations.
- Proper maintenance of vouchers and supporting documents.
- Timely GST/TDS data preparation and compliance support.
- Accuracy of MIS and financial reports.
- Audit readiness and timely response to audit requirements.
- Adherence to accounting SOPs and internal controls.
- Timely resolution of accounting discrepancies.
- Overall discipline and reliability in Finance & Accounts operations.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be hands-on with accounting, comfortable working with numbers and financial records, highly disciplined with documentation, and capable of independently handling routine accounting responsibilities while escalating important issues to the Accounts Manager.

Experience in a religious institution, charitable trust, NGO or other mission-driven organization will be particularly valuable.

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