Job Opportunity for Project Officer at Swaniti Initiative in Pakur, Jharkhand, India

**Job Description**

**Company:** Swaniti Initiative  

**Position:** Project Officer, Finance  

**Location:** Pakur, Jharkhand, India (Postal Code: 816107)  

**About the Organization:**  

Swaniti Initiative works to strengthen public service delivery by collaborating with state and local governments across South Asia, with a focus on India. The organization intervenes in areas such as scheme implementation, research support for policymakers, and developing data-technology tools for decision-making. Currently, Swaniti Initiative works with over 200 Hon’ble Members of Parliament and serves as an advisor to state governments to ensure the delivery of schemes at the grassroots level. Major focus areas include climate and sustainability, social protection, and livelihoods.

**Job Type:** Full-time  

**Key Responsibilities:**  

– Maintain daily accounting records and manage ledgers and relevant documents for the Planning and Monitoring Unit (PMU).  

– Ensure timely submission of Accounts and Utilization Certificates (UCs) by implementing agencies.  

– Process bills and vouchers for fund releases to implementing agencies.  

– Inspect accounts of implementing agencies periodically to ensure proper maintenance of books of accounts.  

– Maintain records for all fixed assets of the PMU.  

– Prepare and submit annual budget statements and financial reports.  

– Process salaries and reimbursement claims for PMU staff.  

– Liaise with banks on various issues and prepare bank reconciliation statements.  

– Comply with statutory, legal, and audit requirements in a timely manner.  

– Report to the Team Leader of the PMU and undertake any additional duties assigned by the Team Leader or administration.

**Qualifications:**  

– Master’s degree in commerce/Accounting or an MBA (Finance) from a recognized university/institute.  

– Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting-related work, preferably in government organizations.  

– Proficiency in Tally or equivalent accounting software packages.  

**Skills and Attributes:**  

– High integrity and ethical standards.  

– Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish effective working relationships.  

– Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities.  

– Clear communication skills, both oral and written, in English.  

– Proficiency in IT tools, including MS Office suite.  

**Salary:** INR 6.00 LPA Annual CTC (Rs. 50,000/- monthly).