Accountant and Admin in New Delhi | India Development Review | ₹4.8 LPA

India Development Review

India Development Review is India's first and largest independent knowledge platform for people working in social impact. Founded in 2017 as a nonprofit, it shares ideas, opinion, analysis and real-world practice from the development sector. Its stories and insights reach nearly 20 million people. This role sits within India Development Review's Finance team, which keeps the organisation's accounts accurate and makes sure it follows the law.

Role

As Accountant and Admin, you will keep the organisation's financial records accurate and up to date, make sure it meets its tax and legal duties, and help day-to-day finance and office work run smoothly. You will work closely with the Finance and Compliance Lead and the wider team, so that donor funds are tracked carefully and the organisation stays audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping, accounting entries and financial reports using Tally Prime and Excel sheets.
• Track donor and grant spending and monitor budgets using finance tools and Excel sheets.
• Manage statutory and tax compliance, including GST (Goods and Services Tax), TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and other applicable rules.
• Prepare documents for internal, statutory and donor audits.
• Process vendor payments, keep fixed asset records up to date and handle administrative tasks.
• Improve finance processes and support the finance team in daily operations.
• Take on other work the organisation assigns when needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in commerce, accounting, finance or a related field, with an MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Finance, CA Inter (Chartered Accountant Intermediate) or CMA Inter (Cost and Management Accountant Intermediate) as an advantage.
• At least 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounting and statutory compliance.
• Prior experience in an NGO (non-governmental organisation), social development or nonprofit setting is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Tally (Tally Prime or Tally ERP), which is essential.
• Good skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Windows.
• A good understanding of Indian accounting standards, tax laws (GST, TDS, PF (Provident Fund) and ESI (Employees' State Insurance)) and compliance requirements.
• High attention to detail, good organisation and time management, and the ability to build positive working relationships with people inside and outside the organisation.
• Able to work from New Delhi.

Benefits

• Salary of up to ₹40,000 per month, based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Work closely with the Finance and Compliance Lead and grow your skills in nonprofit finance and donor compliance.
• Support a platform that shares knowledge with nearly 20 million people in the development sector.
• An equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds.

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