POSITION DETAILS

POSITION TITLE AND GRADE:

Accountant, Grade-6

POSITION TYPE/DURATION:

Fixed-Term (Two years with possibility of extension subject to organizational needs, satisfactory performance, and funds availability)

POSITION LOCATION:

ChildFund India, New Delhi office

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , 40 hours per week

TELEWORK ELIGIBLE

No (only situational applicable)

REPORTS TO:

Senior Accountant

ABOUT CHILDFUND INDIA

ChildFund India works towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of the society become able, confident, and responsible adults.

Our work brings health, education, child protection, youth skilling, livelihoods, and climate resilience into an integrated approach that responds to children’s changing needs as they grow — from early childhood through adolescence and into young adulthood. 

ChildFund India's core values are the principles and beliefs that guide behaviour, decision-making, and culture. Our values of Connection, Honesty, Innovation, Learning, and Diverse Lived Experiences reflect our highest aspirations for how we go about our work every day in the communities we serve and with each other. 

POSITION ROLE

The Accountant will report to the Senior Accountant and support the accounting and financial processing requirements of ChildFund India. The position will be based in Delhi; however, the role will support review, booking, posting and documentation of expenses and financial transactions across locations, grants, projects, functions and offices, as allocated by the Line Manager and based on operational requirements. The role will also support bank reconciliation and related finance processes in line with ChildFund India policies, donor requirements and applicable statutory compliances. Flexible to travel to field/remote locations, whenever required.

Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquire and maintain the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to promote strong safeguarding practices; understand and adhere to ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures; and conduct yourself at all times in a manner consistent with ChildFund India’s  safeguarding principles and standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Book keeping, Expense Review and Posting

·       Ensure that all financial transactions are supported by appropriate and complete documents in compliance with ChildFund India policies, procedures, donor terms and applicable statutory requirements.

·       Verify supporting documents as per the payment checklist before processing and posting entries.

·       Review, book and post accurate accounting entries for expenses and financial transactions across locations, grants, projects, functions and offices, as assigned by the Line Manager.

·       Support the processing of payments within the prescribed timelines and ensure proper documentation for audit trail purposes.

·       Ensure accurate deduction of tax wherever applicable and support timely statutory payments and returns.

·       Maintain relevant bank/payment registers and ensure finance records are complete, organized and audit-ready.

·       Support field/admin coordinators and other internal stakeholders by reviewing accounting entries and posting them as required.

·       Coordinate with the Senior Accountant for month-end closing, expense review and any required reclassification or correction entries.

Bank Reconciliation and Month-end Support

·       Prepare bank reconciliation statements for assigned bank accounts within the agreed monthly timelines.

·       Follow up on unreconciled items, pending entries and supporting documentation to ensure timely closure.

·       Support month-end reporting, closure schedules and other finance-related reconciliations as required.

Reporting, Audit and Compliance Support

·       Support preparation of donor reports, budget versus actual reports and other finance schedules, wherever required by the Senior Accountant/Finance team.

·       Coordinate with internal and external audit teams to ensure timely sharing of documents and smooth completion of statutory, donor, global and assurance audits.

·       Support preparation of statutory audit requirements and other compliance-related documentation.

·       Review and support compliance requirements relating to FCRA, Income Tax, PF, PT and other applicable regulations, under the guidance of the Senior Accountant/Finance leadership.

·       Ensure adherence to accounting manuals, finance SOPs and prevalent accounting practices.

• Undertake any other finance/accounting responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education: Bachelors in Accounts, Finance or Commerce.

Work Experience: Minimum 4 years of working experience in accounting, preferably in the development sector and/or an international organization.

Job Knowledge: Working knowledge of accounting systems, bank reconciliations, statutory deductions and documentation requirements. Good understanding of finance processes, audit requirements and accounting controls. Strong attention to detail, timeliness, documentation discipline and ability to coordinate with multiple internal stakeholders.

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

·       Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.

·       Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.

·       Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.

·       Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.

·       Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.

·       Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Step 1: HR Pre-Screening: All Job Applications received will be collated by HR and preliminary screening will be conducted based on the minimum education and experience requirements mentioned above. The Applicants that do not meet the education and experience criteria will not be considered further for the selection process. All the qualified applications will be handed over by HR to the Selection Panel.

Step 2:  Qualified applications will be further reviewed by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel will assess and rank all the applications based on the following factors for a maximum of 100 points:

Job Knowledge (30 points)

NGO Accounting Work Experience (70 points)

Step 3: Based on the written test assessment, applications will be further shortlisted for Step 3 i.e. Interview. The applications will be evaluated by the Selection Panel for the final selection, based on the following evaluation factors for a maximum of 100 points.

Job Knowledge and Skills (20 Points)

Work Experience (20 Points)

Statutory Compliance knowledge (20 Points)

Teamwork and Collaboration (20 Points)

Communication Skills (20 Points)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary starts at INR 6,46,747 per annum plus benefits, with scope for consideration for adjustment in line with the experience, skills, and knowledge the selected candidate brings.

Benefits (subject to the provisions of the approved Employee Manual):

·     Provident Fund and Gratuity as per Indian Labour Law

·     Annual Merit-based Performance Salary increase.

·     Health Insurance Coverage - to support the well-being of employees and their families.

·     Leave and Holiday framework that supports rest, renewal, and personal priorities – Annual Leave (24 days), Casual Leave (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days), Special Leave (5 days), Maternity Leave (26 weeks), Paternity Leave (2 weeks), Exam Leave (5 days), Holidays (15 days)

·     Hybrid and flexible work schedule options for eligible roles to enable effective offsite working while staying connected and productive.

·     Learning and Development opportunities to support growth and build future-ready capabilities.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures will be strictly adhered to throughout the engagement period to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. ChildFund India maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (SEAH), and all forms of harm by staff, partners, consultants, vendors, and representatives in the delivery of its programmes and services. The organisation is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment within the workplace and in the communities where it operates. Accordingly, the selected candidate will be required to sign ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Commitment and Behavioural Protocol as part of the contractual agreement and comply with all safeguarding standards, policies, and do-no-harm principles throughout the engagement period.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of ChildFund India to ensure equal employment to all persons without regard to sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, race, ethnicity, national origin, social origin or status, color, language, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or religion.

IMPORTANT NOTES

(i)     This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

(ii)    Employment is subject to the ChildFund India’s HR policies and procedures, including provisions related to pre-employment clearances, probationary period, and retirement age.

(iii)   If any of your relatives or members of your family/household work for ChildFund and if any child related to you is currently being sponsored/enrolled by ChildFund, you are required to disclose it at the time of job application.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

1. Eligible applicants are required to complete and submit the Job Application Form - ChildFund India (June 2026).docx. The application form must be downloaded as word document.
2. If applicants would like to include a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to support their application, please include it within the Job Application Form at the specified space. Please do not include separate attachments.
3. Applicants must clearly specify the Vacancy Announcement reference number and position title in the subject line of the email and the Job Application Form.
4. Incomplete or missing Job Application Form may result in disqualification of the application.

Notes:

-By submitting this application, you consent to ChildFund India collecting, processing and storing your personal data provided in your job application form (including supporting documentation provided) and during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

-ChildFund India expresses it sincere thanks to the candidates for their time and efforts in submitting their job application. We really appreciate and value your interest in employment with us, however, due to a high volume of anticipated applications, only short-listed candidates will be notified.