Finance Associate

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

PATH began its work in India in the late 1990s, bringing governments, communities, private-sector companies, and experienced public health practitioners together to address some of the country’s most crucial health problems. Today, PATH’s India projects focus on TB/HIV, vaccines, nutrition, health innovation, and more. PATH’s India country program engages with various stakeholders and target groups for which the creation of compelling content is essential.

This position shall report to the Senior Project Administrator, TB/HIV programs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate all financial/administrative processes for payment to Vendor/NGO/CBO.
- Coordinates with vendors and contractors for submitting invoices within the due timeline and tracking vendor advances
- Assist in processing Travel Expenses (TER) of PATH and non-PATH staff and keep track of Travel advances.
- Maintains payment tracker to know if there is any undue delay and provide payment advice to the vendor immediately after payment.
- Process payment in Salesforce.
- Comply with applicable PATH policies, SOPs, and local laws.
- Prepare and upload required supporting documents for procurements and payments in the financial system (Business World) and ensure quality control.
- Upload relevant information and documents in Salesforce related to sub-contracts and consultant contracts in salesforce.
- Support Sr. PADM and other colleagues with analysis & reports during month-end reporting.
- Tracks physical files stored in onsite and offsite locations and Maintain copies of all contract/agreement/Purchase Order issued
- Ensure that all financial transactions are properly coded and charged to the correct project codes.
- Support Sr. PADM and an ensure compliance with PATH procurement policy
- Support Sr. PADM in maintaining a tracking tool for each specific contract/agreement.
- Assist Sr. PADM in developing, executing, and managing project subordinate agreements (contracts, sub-agreements, work orders, purchase orders and consultant agreements).
- Review utilization certificate received from NGO/CBO and recommend for approval to the Sr. PADM.
- Support/assist during any audit (be it Statutory audit, internal audit, project audit or any donor mandated audits). Keep a track of outstanding audit issues.
- Any other Accounting and Finance related tasks as requested by Senior Project Administrator (Sr. PADM)/PADM

**Required Skills**:
Required Experience
- Masters/Post Graduate degree in Accounts/Finance with a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting processes.
- Experience working independently in for-profit and/or international non-profit organizations at least for 6 years.
- Knowledge of local laws like Company’s Act, Income Tax, FCRA, etc. will be preferred
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Well-organized and attention to detail with good follow-through skills.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills in the English language and flexible to adapt to changing environments.
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively independently and in a team.

**Must have legal authorization to work in India.**

**PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.**

**PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**

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