Senior Accountant

Role of Objective:

The Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of Dreamer Trust, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring statutory compliance, preparing financial reports, and supporting project and donor accounting. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Zoho One / Tally Prime and possess strong knowledge of accounting principles applicable to NGOs.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain day-to-day accounting records using Zoho One / Tally Prime.
• Record all receipts, payments, journal entries and bank transactions.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and cash balances regularly.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

NGO Accounting

• Record donations, grants, CSR funds, crowdfunding, sponsorships and program expenses.
• Maintain project-wise and donor-wise accounting records.
• Prepare annual budgets and Monitor budget utilization for various projects.
• Prepare utilization certificates and donor financial reports as required.
• Support financial reporting for CSR partners and funding agencies.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Income Tax regulations applicable to NGOs.
• Maintain records relating to 12AB, 80G, CSR funding and other statutory requirements.
• Assist in statutory compliance including TDS, GST (where applicable), Professional Tax, EPF, ESI and Income Tax requirements.
• Coordinate with Chartered Accountants and auditors during statutory and internal audits.
• Maintain proper accounting documentation for inspections and donor verification.

Payroll & Administration

• Assist in payroll preparation and salary processing.
• Verify employee reimbursements and field expenses.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, vendors, consultants, and government authorities when required.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in Zoho One / Tally Prime.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with online banking and digital payment systems.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and taxation.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Experience in NGO accounting and donor fund management.
• Knowledge of CSR project accounting.
• Budget preparation and monitoring.
• Audit preparation.
• Financial reporting for donors.
• Experience in FCRA accounting and reporting will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• M.Com, MBA (Finance), CA Inter, CMA Inter or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.

Job Experience:

• Minimum 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience working with an NGO, Trust, Society or Section 8 Company is preferred.
• Proven experience using Zoho One / Tally Prime is mandatory.

​​​​​​​Salary Range: INR.2,40,000 – 3, 60,000/- PA ​​​​​​​