Accounts Associate

About the Organization:

Swaniti Initiative aims to strengthen public service delivery by working with state and local governments across South Asia with a strong focus on India. Our interventions have included strengthening scheme implementation by identifying current gaps and limitations, providing research support to Hon’ble Members of Parliament about best practices in moving forward, and developing data-technology tools that can back decision-making processes. At present, along with working with 200+ Hon'ble Members of Parliamentarians for policy making, are working as advisors to state governments to ensure the delivery of schemes to the last mile. Major verticals of our work are climate and sustainability, social protection, and livelihood.

Job Summary:

We are currently looking for Associate to support financial operations across multiple projects with a potential to influence policy-level decision-making. This role goes beyond conventional accounting responsibilities — it offers the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that drive national-level impact, particularly in the areas of sustainable development and climate action. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in accounting systems, an eye for accuracy, and the capacity to engage with cross-functional teams. The role demands a proactive problem-solver with excellent coordination and communication skills who is enthusiastic about aligning financial processes with broader project and policy goals.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review vouchers, invoice, staff reimbursement and bills for accuracy
• Assist Accounts Manager – On Multiple projects to process the payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
• Assist in recording expenditure related to the concerned project on a day to day basis and passing daily vouchers in the accounting software tally & quick-books
• Retrieves system reports.
• Ensuring all payments amounts & records are accurate.
• Maintenance of both electronic and hard copies of financial reports including vouchers, receipts and supporting documents
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Reconciles transactions, financial data, and other information to an automated accounting system.
• Taking ownership for the relevant work and being available for performance review and periodic meetings

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years related experience.
• Proficient QuickBooks, Excel & Tally Prime
• Enthusiasm to take up challenges and lead from the front.
• Candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams