• Key Responsibilities
• Financial Management Systems
  1. • Ensure timely payment to all the vendors as per PCI policy
     • Periodic reconciliation of Accounts payable and accounts receivable
     • Adherence of internal control system per organization policies
     • Review of monthly payroll in coordination with external agency & timely payment release.
     • Analysis of Cash Flow and Fund Flow
     • Review of All type of expenses vouchers as per the organisational policy and statutory compliances.
     • Web Banking Automation /Maintaining bank relationships for HO and SPO
     • Prepare the organization’s financial statements
     • Processes the disbursements of funds; review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and requisitions.
     • Verification of invoice vouchers and processing of payments
     • Responsible for system administration of PCI India’s accounting software.
     • Financial planning and budgeting
     • Assist in the compilation of annual budgets, reforecasting and repurposing the budgets
     • Update ERP with the grant budgets
     • Analyse budget vs actuals and support preparation of MIS 
     • Cash and Bank Management
     • Actively engage with the Bankers to get best deal and timely services from them
     • Maintain appropriate controls over payments and receipts
     • Manage Web Banking
     • Ensure adequate liquidity is maintained at all offices of PCI in India at all times.
     • Properly manage investment of idle funds in secured term deposits
     • Prepare and review bank reconciliation statements on monthly basis and get the same validated by Senior officials in the finance function
     • Ensure that local funds are not deposited in the FCRA account(s) and vice a versa;
     • At all times ensure that all banking operations are aligned to approved authorization and approval matrices and regulatory requirements
     1. Accounting, finance, audit and compliance 

     Accounting, finance and audit

     • Oversee and manage the general accounting functions
     • Inform the teams across the organization about financial systems and processes
     • Proactively support and deliver various tasks as delegated by Line Managers and Director Finance & Systems for achievement of overall functional goals
     • Responsible for maintenance of accounts as per accounting standards and Income Tax Act
     • Ensure timely data entry and monthly closure of books of accounts
     • Regularly review (monthly) the General Ledger and make any necessary rectification entries from time to time
     • Review monthly advance status of staff, approve petty cash verification by Finance Officer and review monthly bank reconciliations.
     • Ensure all vouchers and documents are properly filed and labelling is done for easy retrieval
     • Provide suggestions for improving finance processes
     • Periodically review and analyze expenditures and recommend areas of controls/ improvement / actions
     • Maintain a register of exception on pending documentation and to follow up with the respective team(s) on its closure
     • Support line managers and the team during internal audit, statutory audit and project/donor audits
     • Responsible for periodic reconciliation of fixed assets register (FAR) management with books of account and operation team.

     Compliance

     • Ensure compliance with FCRA regulations and Income Tax Act and GST etc.
     • Responsible for submission of all applicable statutory returns including PT, PF, TDS, IT and FCRA etc
     • Ensure compliance of finance policies and procedures for each transaction
     • Ensure appropriate taxes and levies as required statutorily are appropriately deducted / paid
     • Coordinate with Tax consultants to ensure complete compliance at all times
     • Responsible for accurate and timely filing of returns related to Income Tax, FCRA, GST

What You Can Expect at PCI

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment
• Performance‑driven reward mechanism
• Best‑in‑class benefits with competitive remuneration
• Health insurance coverage for self, spouse, and children
• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for self
• All other statutory benefits
• Regular recognition of performance and PCI values displayed at work
• An empowering organisation structure valuing individual skills and competencies
• Opportunities to operate in cross‑functional roles
• Merit‑based higher responsibilities and larger roles
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders
• Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training

Recruitment Process

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the criteria mentioned in the job description.
2. The process may include a presentation of the assignment.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2–3 weeks. Candidates moving to the final round will hear from the People & Culture team. In‑person meetings are preferred, but virtual meetings are conducted where distance is a constraint.

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