Assistant Finance Officer in Bhopal | Sangath

Sangath

Sangath is a non-profit that works to make mental health and public health care better and easier to reach. It does research, builds new ways of giving care, and offers services rooted in kindness and respect. For nearly 30 years, it has trained community members to support people close to home. Sangath has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for its caring and inclusive culture. This role sits within Sangath's SAHARA programme, which trains ASHA and Anganwadi workers across 8 districts of Madhya Pradesh to support the mental health of new mothers and the early growth of their babies.

Role

As Assistant Finance Officer, you will keep the SAHARA programme's money matters in good order. You will track budgets, keep daily accounts in Tally, handle reconciliations and tax deductions, and help the Finance Manager make sure funds are used well and reported clearly. Your work helps community health workers get the support they need to reach mothers and children.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project budgets and track how funds are spent.
• Maintain daily project accounts in Tally, including cash and cheque payments, procurement, fees and foreign grant accounting.
• Conduct regular bank and fund reconciliations.
• Handle TDS deduction, deposit and record keeping.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and report on budget variances.
• Process IOUs and settle petty cash expenses.
• Coordinate with banks and programme coordinators, and support financial audits for the programme.
• Keep vouchers and accounting records printed, scanned, numbered and filed in line with Tally entries.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in commerce, accounting, finance or a related field, with a master's in commerce, finance or business administration as a plus.
• At least 2-3 years of work experience in accounting and financial management.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, bookkeeping and reconciliation.
• Skill in MS Office (especially Excel), internet tools, and Tally or other accounting software.
• Clear communication in English and the local language.
• Strong organisation and record keeping, with the ability to work on your own with care and attention to detail.
• A commitment to honesty, punctuality and keeping information confidential.
• Experience with donor-funded programmes, NGOs or health research projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible work timings that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Special leaves, including Menstrual Leave and Gender Affirmation Leave.
• A progressive work-from-home policy.
• A chance to work with a Great Place to Work certified organisation that values its people.
• Hands-on experience in managing finances for a large public mental health programme.

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