Accountant cum admin Executive

About the organization

Accelerator For Learning Research and Training (ALRT) is a social enterprise based in West Bengal, registered as a private limited company. The enterprise is an entity with the purpose of bringing the sustainable impact through innovative way of training and research to any project in and beyond the project period and the geographies.

Our Vision is to close critical gaps in agriculture and allied skill development and value chains in both urban and rural areas by developing entrepreneurs and skilled professionals who will capitalise on the untapped potential of enhanced resource management through sustainable agriculture and allied sector, education, health, renewable energy, and the circular economy.

Our Mission is to collaborate with like-minded partners and enable a strong and self-reliant impact to the economy through proper training and enterprise development.

ALRT offers customised local solutions based on natural resource base, traditional knowledge and wisdom, scientific understanding, and market information. The services are provided to non-governmental organisations (NGOs), governments, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, institutional donors, impact investors, corporations, and other like-minded organisations in order to co-create meaningful livelihood or employment opportunities with a positive development impact.

The main service offerings of ALRT:

1. Need based Studies and Research in Agriculture Allied Sector for Skilling Institutions – Value chain studies, Baseline, End line Studies, Participatory Trade Identification workshops, Business Planning, Innovative Technology Demonstrations, Institutional Assessment studies.
2. Excelo-biz  – Customable Enterprise Development Programme for business-oriented enthusiastic people.
3. Farm net – a collaborative overall FPO Capacity Building Programme for new-bee as well as established FPOs.
4. Value Training – Tailored training program for client.

Summary of the position

 The Accountant cum Admin Executive shall assist the Project Manager in relation to accounting related work. He/She will coordinate with center Inchrage, Trainer and Project Director to oversee the finance and accounting system of all units, budgetary control, monitoring and control of financial management system, internal control functions at the Project and block level.

Job Responsibilities:

The person should be working under the guidance of Project Manager and responsible for the followings.

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Assist with other accounting projects.
• Coordinating office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies.
• Supervising administrative staff and dividing responsibilities to ensure performance.
• Keep stock of office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies.
• Supervise administrative staff and divide responsibilities to ensure performance.
• Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for the upper management.
• Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
• Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures
• Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data.

Qualification:

Must have experience in data entry and have knowledge in accounts. Preferable M. com/B.com with experience of NGO experience having a minimum of 4-5 yrs experience. Must be willing to stay in the field Office.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated and passionate professional with a desire to make a difference in the training and development field, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications or training credentials.

Interested candidates can share their resume with cover letter on  to; suman@alrtindia.org CC: alrtcommunication@gmail.com with the subject “Accountant cum admin Executive”

Last date to apply is 15^th June 2023