Associate, Accounting and Finance

World Change Starts with Educated Children 2025 is our 25th Anniversary Join Us in Celebrating 25 Years of Progress.IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.Position Overview:

The Associate, Accounting and Finance position will assist and report to the State Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization's finances and accounts.  The position will have regular interactions with all staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date books and accounting records in INTACCT

• Processing and accounting for all payments including vendor invoices & staff claims in a timely manner in accordance with Room to Read policies and procedures.

• Ensure management of filing systems and maintaining office records and registers.

• Ensure compliances as per statutory requirements (FCRA, Income Tax and others)

• Assisting on monthly accounting closure such as generation of reports, reconciliations and BRS

• Follow up with the bank on any matters pertaining to bank transactions

• Ensure local donor's compliance is in place at State level as per MOU / SOPs etc. inclusive of maintaining the books of accounts and documents.

• Ensure along with State Manager all the policies and procedures are in place in all financial transactions

• Support in State Office AP&B process, monthly Budget Outlook and cash forecast process and ensure realistic estimation as per programs implementation calendar.

• Support on annual statutory audit, RTR's internal audit and Local donor's audit as and when needed

• Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization as when necessary

• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager

Qualifications:Required:

• Degree in Commerce or related field (accounting, management, etc.)

• A minimum of five years of experience in NGO Accounting field.

• Adept at using Microsoft Office applications – word, excel and other accounting software.

• Working experience in accosting software like INTACCT is preferred

• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in finance related field

• 5 years related accounting experience in an International NGO

• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.

• Strong initiative and leadership skills.

• Team player.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
• The well-being of the child is Room to Read's first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse. 
• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor's rights and dignity at the forefront.
• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read's Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

About Room to Read:   

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children's libraries filled with diverse children's books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

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