Consultant - Law/Accounts KAUSHALYA Foundation 32, Awas, Behind Punjab National Bank, East Boring Ca

KAUSHALYA Foundation is a non-profit organization working with rural and farming communities of Bihar. KF has promoted 4 farmer producer companies and has been in the process of forming 3 more FPCs. More than 10,000 farmers are part of a strong community network of KF and around 5000 of them are active shareholders of FPCs.

At KF, we are committed to society and people. We work towards creating an environment in which our employees can perform their best and thus provide quality works.

We Enable, Encourage and Empower Employees to learn. We look for the following attributes in individuals when we hire:

Communication
Team Work
A desire to work at the grassroots level
Caring & dedicated to the cause, and
Result Orientation

If you believe you have these attributes, you can be a part of KF family. You can send in your resume to:

career@kaushalyafoundation.org

Location
Bihar & UP

No of Positions
2

Employment Type
Renewable fixed term contract

Report to
Manager Programs

Direct reportees
Field Team

Position
The Consultant- Agri Marketing /Value Addition /Processing is directly responsible for market linkage and value addition of the supply chain of FPOs.

Job Responsibilities
Up to date books of records of KF and FPO
To monitor delegated budgets and provide detailed budget v/s actual variance analysis in accordance with delegated budget to Head office and District office.
Visit the project in the field, attend meetings, provide support all financial matters with regard to the total delegated budgets.
To orient and ensure donor compliances with respect to financial reporting.
To receive and deal with financial queries and enquiries from departments or Project office.
To provide induction on financial matters in accordance with financial management manual to new recruits in the District offices.
To provide support to line manager on the day to day operation of all financial information system.
To contribute to the analysis of financial information, preparing reports and making recommendations for corrective course of action, in liaison with line managers.
To provide training sessions with the support from line manager to finance and non-finance staff.
To monitor procedures in respect of checking and authorizing accounts for payment, as part of the finance team.
To ensure the books of accounts are maintained as per the standards and timely manner
Review monthly bank reconciliation statements of all bank accounts and update the line manager on its timely compliance.
To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
It will be necessary to work with information technology and associated systems in accordance with company policy.
To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the position.
Prepare the budget for program
Implement financial policies and procedures
Reconcile the general ledger
Prepare and reconcile general bank statements
Establish and maintain supplier accounts
Ensure data is entered into the system
Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the manual & computerized accounting system
Prepare income statements, Prepare balance sheets, Prepare receipts and expenditure statements
Assist with the quarterly & annual audit, Maintain financial files and records
Issue, code and authorize purchase orders, reconcile the accounts payable
Reconcile the accounts receivable, Reconcile weekly deposits
Reconcile weekly expenditures, Manage payment of utilities bills and collections of accounts
Administer employee files and records in order to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances
Verify and report on benefits payments
Maintain the leave management system
Supervise completion of the payroll
Maintain employee registration system
Maintain employee documents related to their job like certificates, records etc.
Prepare payroll reports
Prepare monthly attendance sheets
Review payroll reports
Manage the filing, storage and security of documents, goods, stationeries and other office assets
Respond to inquiries
Manage the repair and maintenance of computer and office equipment
Maintain insurance coverage’s
Maintain office decorum
Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the organization finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
Assist with preparation of the budget
Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys
Manage payment of utilities bills and collections of accounts
Administer employment agreements
Review remittances
Assist with preparation of Bylaws
Administer contracts
Tracking of Insurance and Road Tax, Pollutions fitness of Vehicle.
Preparing and maintaining the Fixed assets and Inventory Register.
Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually reporting
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as asked and required
Education, Qualification and Skills Needed
B.Com with 5+ years/Chartered Accountant/Company Secretary with 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, statutory compliance, legal matters, arbitration etc.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
Good knowledge of computer - Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent communication skills, Fluent in Hindi, good in English
Should be able to work in an environment of ambiguity and handle pressure
Must be goal oriented and proactively seeks results.
A career in NGO will be an asset
Salary:
Rs 3.6 L per annum.

How to apply?
Please send a CV & a one page cover letter detailing how you meet the eligibility requirements to career@kaushalyafoundation.org and cc to kaushalyafoundation@gmail.com

Note: Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in the email subject line.