IN24177 Financial Analyst

Finance & Economy

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR). Please refer to this website for more information: http://bisa.org/.

We are seeking dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-oriented professionals for the position of Finance Analyst

The position will be based in Project districts: Jabalpur,

The main responsibilities of this position will be:

• Timely updating of accounting records i.e. Bank accounting, processing journal entries, GL farm account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely payment to vendors, staff advances and claims.
• Maintain book of accounts in accounting software.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements and other reconciliation monthly.
• Ensuring full compliance regarding IT Act, PF, GST, labor Act etc.
• Timely closing of farm books and submission of closing documents to HQ.
• Execute month-end checklist and controls.
• Guide farm staff members for the procedures to be adhered to as per the finance policy.
• Handling and updating of monthly cash book.
• Establish and maintain system of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage internal and external audits. Ensure implementation of audit recommendations at farms.
• Lesioning with local bank & other authorities.
• Raising Funds Request to Delhi office.
• To review the asset register prepared by the operational assistant with the books of account on monthly basis.
• Monthly review of logbooks for vehicles.
• Monthly review of the reconciliations prepared by the operational assistant.
• To review the quotes and comparative statements prepared by the Operational Assistant before sending the same to HQ for issuance of Purchase Order.
• To review the Labor records/ other supporting documents verified by the Operational Assistant before sending the same to HQ for processing the payments.
• Prepare the Consumables valuations.
• Prepare the Crops in field valuations.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration .
• Experience of 5-6 years of experience in finance, accounting, and Taxation.
• Experience in Development Sector/Not-for-Profit organizations is mandatory.
• CA Inter/CMA Inter candidates will be given preference.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Sound knowledge of all relevant laws and statutory legal requirements.
• Well versed with Quick Books, MS Office packages and other accounting software packages.
• Capability to work under pressure and to manage multiple priorities.
• Necessary skills to learn quickly and flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Client Orientation, Problem-Solving, Communication, Teamwork and Achievement Orientation.

Benefits

The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 1 year, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance. CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality, BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.

Candidates must submit the applications no later than Thursday 27th August 2024.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender

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