Accountant

Charitable

Trust – Mumbai

We are looking for a responsible, organised and trustworthy Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping and banking activities of a charitable trust engaged in providing financial assistance for education and medical treatment to the underprivileged.

• QualificationBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) is mandatory.
• Minimum 2
• years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Tally and MS Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Key

• ResponsibilitiesMaintain the trust's books of accounts and day-to-day financial records.
• Record donations received and payments made, ensuring proper documentation and supporting vouchers.
• Handle banking activities, including cheque preparation, bank deposits, online transfers and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain records of educational scholarships, medical assistance and other charitable disbursements.
• Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, ledgers and other accounting statements.
• Maintain records of bills, invoices, bank statements and supporting documents for audit purposes.
• Assist in preparing periodic income and expenditure statements and other financial reports.
• Coordinate with the trust's auditors and Chartered Accountant for audits, tax filings and statutory compliance.
• Maintain proper records of donations, donor details and utilisation of charitable funds.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and transparency in all financial transactions.
• Candidate ProfileHonest, dependable and detail-oriented, with a high degree of integrity.
• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and maintain systematic records.
• Familiarity with accounting and compliance requirements applicable to charitable trusts will be an advantage.
• Employment DetailsPosition: Accountant
• Experience: Minimum 2 years
• Qualification: B.Com. or equivalent
• Location: Mumbai
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Particular emphasis on three requirements when screening candidates:

1. Banking and reconciliation experience: The candidate should be able to reconcile bank statements with the books of accounts and maintain a clear record of every receipt and payment.
2. Audit-ready documentation: Every donation and every payment for education or medical assistance should have appropriate supporting documents and authorisation.
3. Trustworthiness and independence: The person should be comfortable handling confidential beneficiary information and charitable funds, with proper checks and approvals in place.

“Experience working with a charitable trust, NGO or Section 8 company preferred” but not mandatory