Finance Executive - Delhi, India - Wadhwani AI

Wadhwani AI

Verified Company

Delhi, India

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

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Description

SUMMARY

The Senior Finance/Finance Executive will be responsible for handling day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and assisting in all finance and account functions.

ABOUT US

The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI) is an independent nonprofit institute developing AI-based solutions for underserved communities in developing countries.

We work with over 40 partners including key government agencies, international development organizations, NGOs, and research organizations to identify real-world challenges and create and deploy innovative AI solutions to reach intended users and beneficiaries - with the objective of creating sustainable, scalable impact.

Our projects are supported by leading philanthropies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and Our accolades include winning the Google AI Impact Challenge (one among 20 out of 2600 competitors globally) as well as multiple awards at the 2021 Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

Our current portfolio of initiatives spans tuberculosis, maternal, newborn & child health, Covid-19, and cotton farming.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Checking and verifying all expenses with supporting documents.
Daytoday data entry in Zoho accounting software.
Preparing payment requests for bank transfers.
Maintaining a database of consultants and vendors and their documentation.
Notifying vendors, consultants, and staff once payments are made.
Provide support on monthly closing and yearend closing processes.
Assisting in timely vendor reconciliations.
Providing support in statutory and tax audits.
Coordination with other team members for sorting staff reimbursements and vendorrelated queries.
Maintaining a consultants, vendor, and staff payment tracking sheet and updating it regularly.
Support in donor grants management related functionsmonthly expenditure tracking, donor report preparation, donor audits, and other related workings.
Provide support in office inventory and asset management.
Assist in periodic inventory verification and record management.
Verifying project and donor allocation of staff travel prior to cost booking in Zoho.
Assist in handling/reviewing procurement and ensuring their accuracy as per procurement policy and per donor compliance.
Filing and maintaining records, vouchers, and other supporting documentation.
Coordinating with project team members on various activities needed for smooth functioning.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

Microsoft office computer skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Detailoriented and rigorous in approach to tasks.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle a variety of assignments under the pressure of deadlines.
Flexible work style and ability to organize and prioritize work.
Strong interpersonal, coordination, and team skills.
Ability to multitask and willingness to work flexibly on a wide range of tasks.
Willing to travel as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce/Finance/General Administration.
Minimum 46 years of desired experience especially working on various excel based reports.
Zoho books experience would be preferred. Working knowledge of other Accounting Software would be an added advantage.
Knowledge and creativity in preparing/developing various MIS reports, analytical and tracking reports for various internal purposes.
Good understanding and knowledge of handling accounting, statutory compliances, taxation, donorrelated compliances, daytoday financial and administration functions, and monthly closingrelated necessities.
Experience working in INGOs/INGOs would be preferred.