Job Opportunity for Associate, Accounting at Room to Read in India – Jharkhand

## Associate, Accounting

**About Room to Read**

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in 23 countries and in more than 182,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read aims to benefit 40 million children by 2025.

**Job Location:** India – Jharkhand

**Job Summary:**

The Associate, Accounting position will assist and report to the State Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounts. The position will have regular interactions with all staff.

**Responsibilities:**

* Maintain up-to-date books and accounting records in INTACCT.

* Process and account for all payments including vendor invoices & staff claims in a timely manner in accordance with Room to Read policies and procedures.

* Ensure management of filing systems and maintain office records and registers.

* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (FCRA, Income Tax and others).

* Assist with monthly accounting closure such as generation of reports, reconciliations and BRS.

* Follow up with the bank on any matters pertaining to bank transactions.

* Ensure local donor’s compliance is in place at the State level as per MOU / SOPs etc. inclusive of maintaining the books of accounts and documents.

* Ensure, along with the State Manager, that all policies and procedures are in place in all financial transactions.

* Support the State Office AP&B process, monthly Budget Outlook and cash forecast process and ensure realistic estimation as per programs implementation calendar.

* Support annual statutory audit, RTR’s internal audit and Local donor’s audit as and when needed.

* Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization as when necessary.

* Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager.

**Qualifications:**

**Required:**

* Degree in Commerce or related field (accounting, management, etc.)

* A minimum of five years of experience in NGO Accounting field.

* Adept at using Microsoft Office applications – word, excel and other accounting software.

* Working experience in accounting software like INTACCT is preferred.

* Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

**Preferred:**

* Advanced degree in finance related field.

* 5 years related accounting experience in an International NGO.

* Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.

* Strong initiative and leadership skills.

* Team player.

* Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

**To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:**

* Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization.

* Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change.

* Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

* Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration.

* Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

**Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled**