Accounts Coordinator

At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.

We are a not-for-pro t trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the eld of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.

At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment . We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and reconcile petty cash

• Managing the office petty cash ensuring sufficient funds are available
  

• Making payments according to guidelines of Finance manual
  

• Maintain up to date records of all transaction
  

2. Reconciling bank accounts and cash floats issued

• Reconcile bank statements on a monthly basis
  

• Reconcile cash floats issued on a weekly basis
  

• Reconciliation of Vendor/Parties/Staff Advances on monthly basis
  

3. Preparing vouchers and payments

• Raise payment/journal vouchers
  

• Confirm accuracy of calculations, Check supporting documents
  

• Ensure compliance to finance procedures
  

• Prepare cheques and banking
  

• Assist in accurate and timely processing payments and maintenance of all contracts, and rental agreement, but not limited to telephone bill payment/ Internet bill payments etc.,
  

• Ensure the vendors payments are being dispatched from accounts department
  

• Point of contact for credit card transactions
  

4. Maintain organized filing system

• Maintaining hard copies and organized filing system and record keeping
  

• Maintain softcopies in a computerized system/ Cloud
  

• Take periodic backups on weekly basis of accounting software
  

• Maintaining cheque inward/ outward register
  

• Maintain records of all legal/statutory/tax
  

5. Data Entry and Banking

• Record accounting entries in accounting software on a timely basis
  

• Liaise with bankers for smoother banking operations - Addition/Deletion of authorized signatories and any other organization requirements
  

• Statutory payments / Compliance (TDS, EPF, ESI & PT)
  

• Accounting of payroll related payments
  

Relationship Management

• Ensure that key staff at the state and district office have a clear understanding of the processes and support them as &
  

• when required
  

• Support the employees/stakeholders and be available to respond to their queries
  

• Point of Contact for ATLAS and ZOHO Expense Management tool
  

• Attending/ Conducting internal stakeholders meetings along with People team to address any queries/ challenges
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree with 5+ years related experience.
  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  

• Proficient in Excel
  

• Knowledge of accounting software will be an added advantage
  

• Enthusiasm to take up challenges and lead from the front. Some exposure or work experience, preferably in the Education / youth development is an advantage.
  

• Good communication skills.
  

• Candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
  

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team
  

Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)