Senior Centre Accountant

Job Description:

Role Summary

A senior-level accounting role responsible for end-to-end financial management, statutory compliance, and audit coordination for multiple Centres within an institutionally governed environment. The position requires strong hands-on accounting expertise, stakeholder management, and compliance orientation.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate and complete books of accounts for assigned Centres using Tally, including voucher entry and bookkeeping.

• Prepare and own Management Accounts, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss statements.

• Maintain project-wise accounts and prepare Utilisation Certificates for grants.

• Maintain and update Asset Registers on a monthly basis.

• Prepare revenue forecasts, cash forecasts, and Centre-level cash flow statements.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Ensure timely preparation and reporting of Management Accounts with accurate KPI forecasts.

• Ensure high standards of accuracy, completeness, presentation, and relevance in all financial reports.

• Share periodic financial insights with Centre leadership and senior stakeholders.

Audit & Compliance

• Ensure readiness and accuracy for internal and external audits.

• Coordinate with auditors and close audit observations in a timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including:

  • Income Tax

  • GST / Service Tax

  • FCRA

  • RBI

  • RoC

  • Donor / client-specific compliance

Statutory Filings

• Handle statutory filings and liaison with relevant authorities.

• Ensure timely submissions and regulatory adherence.

Stakeholder Management

• Regular interaction with Centre Heads and senior stakeholders on financial position and compliance.

• Work closely with internal finance and administration teams.

• Deputise for team members when required to ensure continuity.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

 CA Inter / M.Com / MBA (Finance) preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience

• Experience in multi-centre / project-based accounting preferred

• Exposure to grants, donors, academic institutions, NGOs, or research organisations is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on experience with Tally

• Good working knowledge of statutory compliances (GST, Income Tax, FCRA, RoC)

• Experience handling audits independently

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple Centres

Key Success Metrics

• Error-free accounting and timely closures

• On-time statutory filings and compliance

• Clean internal and external audits

• Strong working relationships with stakeholders