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JOB DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS & ADMIN OFFICER

Organisation : Mercy Mission Association Location: Bengaluru

Job Description :
We are seeking a person who is skilled in accounting and financial management of not-for-profit organisations and is
enthusiastic to work for the benefit of vulnerable and needy people. S/he will be responsible for all accounting and
financial management and keeping track of all financial activities of Mercy Mission Association. S/he will build Mercy
Mission’s image to meet its vision and objectives.

Job type & Salary :

Job : Part time (4 days) to Full time (5 ½ days) per week
Commitment: Minimum 1 year
Salary : Based on relevant experience; Proportionate for part time
Probation: 3 months for full time

Roles & Responsibilities :

● Maintains accounting records of all bank accounts using general ledger accounts
● Reconcile all bank accounts of MM by compiling bank statements & financial information
● Ensure all Receipts and Payments made are recorded with appropriate proofs, invoices or bills
● Correct accounting errors and posts journal entry adjustments where necessary
● Coordinate with statutory auditor and all other authorities to ensure related compliances
● Prepare and maintain up to date fixed asset register and payroll
● Determine financial status and health of various projects and activities and alert management on shortfalls, issues or
challenges thereof
● Ensure digitization of financial data and use of appropriate softwares across the organisation for accounting, donor
management, financial management etc.
● Accurately perform periodic of cash, check and card transactions, and tally and file invoices
● Coordinate with management and staff to prepare plans, budgets and project reports
● Provide correct information for income tax and other reporting requirements
● Handle the month-end and year-end closing process.
● Ensure all compliances, GST, TDS and any statutory requirements are tracked & fully adhered to
● Prepare and submit monthly and annual financial reports
● Basic Admin & HR Responsibilities under MM
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Targets :
● All books of accounts and processes to be in place.
● All accounting entries to be in Tally by the internal team.
● All income & expenses documented as per accounting standards with relevant evidence, proof of bills, invoices,
receipts, bills, forms etc. .
● All documents (Receipts, MOUs, Statements) related to all donations received (retail and institutional) maintained
and updated electronically

Skills required :
Strong Written Communication Skills | MS Office | Accounting Software | Firm grasp of Basic and Intermediate
Accounting Principles | Willingness to meet Deadlines on a Consistent Basis

Qualifications & Experience :

➢ Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka
➢ Candidate should have Commerce background; comfort with Accounting Software is essential
➢ Work experience >2 years, preferably in an NGO in Accounting and Financial management is required
➢ Strong Recommendation on Good Work Ethics & Sincerity

Anyone possessing the above mentioned qualifications & skills can apply. Please write to -
mercymission.leadmgr@gmail.com

About Mercy Mission :

Mercy Mission is a coalition of 20+ NGOs based in Bengaluru that came together during the onset of the COVID
pandemic on March 20 to effectively execute relief work across the city and state to overcome the crisis. Mercy Mission
NGO partners come from diverse focus areas such as education, health, slum development, microfinance, etc, working at
the grassroots level. The type of expertise, connectivity, and cooperation that Mercy Mission fostered and established in
the 2020 is unparalleled. Throughout its operations, Mercy Mission engaged with various campaigns such as food and
ration distribution, medical equipment supplies, coordination with hospitals, emergency helplines for victims of the
pandemic and funeral services for people of all faiths. The coalition has benefitted more than 500,000 people across
Bangalore and connecting areas and has earned accolades from various sectors of the government.

To know more, visit www.mercy-mission.org

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