Job Opportunity for Senior Accountant at NavGurukul

About NavGurukul: 

NavGurukul is a not-for-profit founded in 2016 and is on a mission to create access to aspirational careers for students from marginalized communities. We are committed to working on profound transformation for our students so they can hold the same jobs and live the life of similar possibilities as people from the top of the pyramid assume. We imagine an equitable higher education alternative where students learn the right skills, mindsets, and the ability to learn on their own to thrive in the world. 

What we do:

NavGurukul’s flagship Residential program works with learners from underserved communities to help them become programmers and gives them a guaranteed job once they finish the program. Currently, we are training 1000+ students in our fully funded seven residential centers across various states in India. Six of our seven campuses have only girl students. The focus on gender is a conscious choice, as inclusion is one of the core principles guiding our choices and focus areas. 

The residential program is open for students who have finished just 10th grade and are 17 years of age. We are expanding our offering to digital careers other than programming, such as design and management. 

So far, we have placed around 600+ students with software jobs in the tech industry with various IT giants and product startups. Our campuses are self-governed spaces that the students manage through elected student bodies. The learning on NavGurukul campuses is guided by self-paced pedagogy with a strong focus on peer learning.

Besides the Residential program, we have two more programs: Meraki and Code India Fellowship. Through Meraki, we work with students from government schools and ITIs through an online offering to help students learn basic English, touch typing, and programming. Code India Fellowship works with young freshers from India’s top colleges to transform learning outcomes in government high schools and ITIs and ensure the employability of students graduating from these programs. 

About the role:

The Senior Accountant oversees precise payroll and compensation processes while also managing the organisation’s financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accurate financial insights and alignment with organisational goals. This role demands continuous awareness of accounting trends and regulations to uphold effective financial management.

Roles and responsibilities:

• To manage the payroll calculation and compensation management of the NGO’s employees and volunteers. This involves calculating the net salaries, deductions, and withholdings of each employee and volunteer based on their attendance, leaves, overtime, bonuses, incentives, and other relevant information. The senior accountant also ensures that the payroll processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with the relevant laws and regulations, such as income tax, provident fund, professional tax, etc. The senior accountant also handles payroll-related taxes, deductions, benefits, and other compensation matters and maintains records of them. The senior accountant also liaises with the human resources department to ensure that the payroll and compensation policies are aligned with the organisational goals and objectives.
• For overseeing and managing the accounting functions of the NGO, including financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, tax compliance, and internal controls. I also supervise and mentor the junior accounting staff and provide guidance and support on accounting issues and best practices.
• To prepare and analyse the financial statements and reports of the NGO, such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and budgets. To monitor and evaluate the financial performance and position of the NGO and provide commentary and recommendations to the management and board of directors. And to identify and report any financial risks or irregularities and suggest corrective actions or improvements.
• To maintain accounting controls by developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance with the applicable accounting standards and principles, as well as donor requirements and expectations. Also, the responsibility to include to verify the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and transactions and coordinating with the external auditors and providing them with the necessary information and documentation.
• To keep abreast of the latest developments and trends in accounting, taxation, auditing, and NGO management.

Apply if you have:

• M.com/B.com/CA Inter qualifications with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. 
• Alignment with NavGurukul’s vision and values. Passion for social impact and education equity
• Prior experience in Payroll Management, demonstrating familiarity with payroll calculations, deductions, and related processes.
• Sound understanding of Employee Related laws like  Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
• Willingness to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Curiosity and motivation to expand your own knowledge and competence
• Problem-solving, mediation, crisis intervention, and negotiation skills
• Prior exposure in working in not-for-profit environment or similar context.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana