Coordinator - Finance

**Position**:
Coordinator - Finance

**Location**:
Sambalpur, Odisha with periodic travel to other states

**The Opportunity**:
Patang is at an exciting growth phase, with plans to extend our national reach by setting up an office in Delhi. The Coordinator - Finance will manage and oversee the daily operations of finance and accounts, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines.

**About Patang**:
Patang is a dynamic NGO based in Odisha, India, dedicated to tackling critical issues such as youth development, gender equality, and education. Since our inception in 2003, we have dedicated ourselves to driving social change by empowering young people, largely from marginalized communities including women and girls, SC, ST, OBCs and religious minorities.

**Organizational Context**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Lead the Finance Department**

○ Manage day to day tasks of the finance department including receivables and payables, ensuring timely settlements.

○ Maintain organized and accessible financial registers, files, and documents.

○ Oversee the preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS), Utilization Certificates, and comprehensive financial reports.

**2. Team Management and Mentorship**

○ Provide training and mentorship to a team of 2-3 accounts personnel.

○ Capacity building on financial systems and processes regularly for finance and programme teams

**3. Audit Support and Compliances**

○ Conduct Internal audit regularly

○ Assist in statutory, internal, programme, and donor audits, including Balance Sheet preparation.

○ Assist in adherence to strict timelines for book closures and financial reporting.

○ Assist in maintaining 100% error-free statutory and legal compliance, including FCRA, TDS, and the Societies Act.

○ Assist in coordination with auditors for statutory and funder audits.

○ Assist in implementation of recommendations from auditors (statutory, internal, and funders).

**4. Payroll Management**

○ Process and manage payroll, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of salaries and benefits.

**5. Field Office Support and Budgeting**

○ Travel to field offices to support Team Leaders/Management in planning, budgeting, and monitoring programme expenses.

○ Assist programme heads and the CEO in budget development and utilization monitoring.

**6. Reporting and Communication**

○ Assist in preparing accurate and timely Financial Information Statements (FIS) tailored to organizational and funder needs.

**7. Expense Management and Budget Monitoring**

○ Ensure optimal expenditure and utilization across various income sources.

**Educational Qualification, Skill & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2 years professional experience in accounts in the non-profit sector.
- Knowledge of Tally ERP/Prime and Microsoft office.
- Knowledge of FCRA accounting.
- Has sound accounting knowledge and a passion for finance
- Has excellent leadership, communication, relationship building skills
- Is open to learning, has the capacity to work hard and keep to commitments
- Flexible to work on weekends
- Is fluent in English and Odia

**Compensation & Benefits**:
Patang offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including EPF, gratuity, and medical and accidental insurance. Working with Patang provides a unique opportunity to drive positive change in the lives of young people across India.

**To Apply**:
Please submit

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Statement of Purpose (SoP) - Explain why you’re the right fit for the role

of Coordinator - Finance

**Submission Deadline**:
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 25/11/2024
Expected Start Date: 01/12/2024