Finance Officer

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. With flagship initiatives like Supporting Parliamentarians in Analysis and Research in Constituencies (SPARC) and Leadership and Engagement Associate in District (LEAD), Swaniti has supported constituency development and district development planning in various parts of the country. At present, along with working with 200+ Honble 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.

Overview of the project:

Swaniti Initiative in collaboration with several civil society organizations will be providing technical Assistance to the Government of Jharkhand to mitigate the effects of climate change on the vulnerable sections. This is envisioned to be done by strengthening the existing schemes and programs the State implements that significantly contribute towards climate change mitigation. The larger vision of the program also looks at how to make Jharkhand a leading State in renewable energy production and consumption while helping the State transition gradually towards more green technology. This is in line with the sustainable development goal of making India a promoter of the use of clean and affordable energy.

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Finance Officer to join our team in Pakur, Jharkhand.

The Finance Officer will support day-to-day finance and accounting activities, maintain financial records, assist with financial reporting and documentation, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records and documentation.
  
• Assist with day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
  
• Prepare and maintain invoices, vouchers, bills, and other financial documents.
  
• Assist in processing payments, reimbursements, and expense claims.
  
• Support bank reconciliation and other account reconciliation activities.
  
• Assist in preparing monthly and periodic financial reports.
  
• Monitor expenses and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors regarding finance-related queries.
  
• Maintain and organize financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
  
• Assist with statutory and financial compliance-related activities as required.
  
• Support the finance team during internal and external audits.
  
• Track outstanding payments and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
  
• Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by the management or reporting manager.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
  
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
  
• Hands-on experience with Tally, MS Excel, or other accounting/ERP software.
  
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including basic formulas and data management.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
  
• Good communication and coordination skills.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with NGOs, non-profit organizations, development-sector organizations, or similar institutions will be an advantage.
  
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, PF, and other applicable statutory compliances will be an added advantage.
  
• Candidates with experience handling finance operations independently will be preferred.
  

Salary

₹35,000–₹40,000 per month, depending on relevant experience, skills, and current/last drawn CTC.

Location

This position is based in Pakur, Jharkhand, and the selected candidate should be comfortable working from the location.