Finance Officer

About the Organization

Swaniti
Initiative aims to strengthen public service delivery by working with state and
local governments across South Asia with a strong focus on India. Our
interventions have included strengthening scheme implementation by identifying
current gaps and limitations, providing research support to Hon’ble Members of
Parliament about best practices in moving forward, and developing
data-technology tools that can back decision-making processes. With flagship
initiatives like Supporting Parliamentarians in Analysis and Research in
Constituencies (SPARC) and Leadership and Engagement Associate in District
(LEAD), Swaniti has supported constituency development and district development
planning in various parts of the country. At present, along with working with 200+
Hon'ble Members of Parliamentarians for policy making, are working as advisors
to state governments to ensure the delivery of schemes to the last mile. Major
verticals of our work are climate and sustainability, social protection, and
livelihood.

Overview of the project:

Swaniti
Initiative in collaboration with several civil society organizations will be
providing technical Assistance to the Government of Jharkhand to mitigate the
effects of climate change on the vulnerable sections. This is envisioned to be
done by strengthening the existing schemes and programs the State implements
that significantly contribute towards climate change mitigation. The larger
vision of the program also looks at how to make Jharkhand a leading State
in renewable energy production and consumption while helping the State
transition gradually towards more green technology. This is in line with the
sustainable development goal of making India a promoter of the use of clean and
affordable energy.

Position
Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented
and responsible Finance Officer to join our team in Pakur, Jharkhand.

The Finance Officer will
support day-to-day finance and accounting activities, maintain financial
records, assist with financial reporting and documentation, and coordinate with
internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations.

Key
Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and accounting
  records and documentation.
  
• Assist with day-to-day accounting and finance
  operations.
  
• Prepare and maintain invoices, vouchers,
  bills, and other financial documents.
  
• Assist in processing payments, reimbursements,
  and expense claims.
  
• Support bank reconciliation and other account
  reconciliation activities.
  
• Assist in preparing monthly and periodic
  financial reports.
  
• Monitor expenses and ensure proper
  documentation and approvals.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors
  regarding finance-related queries.
  
• Maintain and organize financial records for
  audit and compliance purposes.
  
• Assist with statutory and financial
  compliance-related activities as required.
  
• Support the finance team during internal and
  external audits.
  
• Track outstanding payments and follow up with
  relevant stakeholders.
  
• Perform any other finance-related duties
  assigned by the management or reporting manager.
  

Requirements

Required
Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting,
  Finance, or a related field.
  
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
  
• Good understanding of accounting principles
  and financial processes.
  
• Hands-on experience with Tally, MS Excel,
  or other accounting/ERP software.
  
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including basic
  formulas and data management.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good organizational and time-management
  skills.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of
  financial information.
  
• Good communication and coordination skills.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as part
  of a team.
  

Preferred
Qualifications

• Experience working with NGOs, non-profit
  organizations, development-sector organizations, or similar institutions
  will be an advantage.
  
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, PF, and other
  applicable statutory compliances will be an added advantage.
  
• Candidates with experience handling finance
  operations independently will be preferred.
  

Salary

₹35,000–₹40,000
per month, depending on relevant
experience, skills, and current/last drawn CTC.

Location

This position is based in Pakur,
Jharkhand, and the selected candidate should be comfortable working from
the location.