Accounts Assistant-St. Johns Research Institute

Job description
Statutory Compliance Management

Liaise with statutory bodies for timely compliance related to Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax (PT), Employees State Insurance (ESI), Income Tax, and Goods & Services Tax (GST).

Verification of Operational Expenditures

Verify all operational expenditure and payment entries recorded in the books of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Budget vs Actual Analysis

Prepare and analyze Budget vs Actual variance reports for all projects, workshops, and related activities.

Vendor Reconciliation

Conduct quarterly reconciliation of vendor accounts to ensure agreement between internal books and vendor statements.

Preparation of Financial Statements

Prepare prepaid expenses, outstanding expenses, reconciliation statements, depreciation statements, and other related reports.

Project Accounting under PFMS

Maintain accounts for government-sponsored projects under the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), ensuring compliance with required guidelines.

Supervision of Accounting Operations

Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring timely recording of financial transactions and adherence to accounting principles.

Grant & Budget Monitoring

Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, including contracts and grants.

Internal Coordination & Query Resolution

Resolve account-related queries by coordinating with internal teams and relevant departments.

Coordination with Grant Office

Work closely with the Grant Office to ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and resolution of financial matters.

Support to Finance Manager

Provide comprehensive assistance to the Finance Manager in all finance and compliance-related matters as required.