Jr. Accountant

Ignite Your Career in Impact: Join VigyanShaala as a Jr. Accountant in Pune

Are you a detail-oriented Commerce graduate ready to apply your financial expertise to a mission that's changing lives? VigyanShaala, a globally recognized, award-winning STEM non-profit, is seeking a proactive Jr. Accountant to be a core part of their growing operations in Pune, Maharashtra.1 This is more than just an accounting role—it's an opportunity to strengthen the financial backbone of an organization poised to be a leading force in Indian STEM policy and execution.

About VigyanShaala: Science for a Better World

VigyanShaala is driven by a powerful vision: enabling the innovators of tomorrow.2 Recognized by prestigious bodies like Echoing Green Fellowship, G20, NITI Aayog, and Nature Award for Inspiring Women in STEM, this organization is committed to creating deep, meaningful systemic change. Their founders and mentors come from the top 0.1% of Global Universities, lending unparalleled expertise to their initiatives.3

Their flagship programs, She-for-STEM and the Rural STEM Champions Program, are successfully scaling to nurture undergraduate women in STEM and build community labs in remote areas, respectively. By joining VigyanShaala, you'll directly support their mission to bring science, technology, and learning to the doorstep of deserving students.

The Role: Admin-cum-Accountant

VigyanShaala is looking for a talented individual to fill the full-time, two-year contract position (with a six-month probation) as a Jr. Accountant at their Aundh, Pune location. This essential role combines day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance, and administrative support, reporting directly to the Operations Manager and CEO.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on maintaining accurate accounts, strengthening internal financial systems, and ensuring seamless integration between finance and operational departments.

Key Responsibilities: More Than Just Ledgers

The successful candidate will take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities across finance and compliance:

• Accounting & Financial Management: Maintaining accounts in software like GreytHR and Zoho Books, ensuring project-wise accounting with cost centers, preparing monthly reports (P&L, Cash Flow, Budget vs. Actuals), and coordinating with the CA for quarterly closings and audits.

• Compliance & Regulatory Filings: Guaranteeing the timely payment and filing of TDS, GST, and Income Tax. Managing compliance for international transactions under FEMA and coordinating MCA filings.

• Internal Controls & Processes: Implementing payment authorization protocols, managing the staff expense reimbursement process, and maintaining the office asset register.

• Administrative Support: Handling payroll accounting, bank reconciliation, coordinating travel/office procurement, and supporting HR in integrating timesheets with payroll.

Is This You? Candidate Requirements

VigyanShaala is looking for a candidate who is ready to hit the ground running and grow with the organization.

• Experience: 3–5 years of solid experience in accounting and administration, ideally familiar with private limited company compliance in a consulting/services sector, including international client transactions.

• Tech Proficiency: Expert knowledge of accounting software like GreytHR, Zoho Books, Tally, and MS Excel is crucial.

• Skill Set: A strong grasp of Financial & Analytical Skills, a keen Compliance Orientation, and excellent Process & Systems Thinking are highly valued.

• Communication: Good written and spoken English is essential, and knowledge of regional languages is a plus.

Fast Facts: Apply by November 9, 2025

Detail Information
Position Jr. Accountant (Admin-cum-Accountant)
Organization VigyanShaala (Non-Profit)
Location Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra
Contract 2-years Full-Time (5.5 days/week)
Salary ₹3 LPA
Deadline09 Nov 2025Sectors Accounting/Finance, Administration, HR, Management

To truly understand the depth of their work, review the VigyanShaala Information Pack available on their application link.

Ready to use your finance skills to enable the next generation of STEM innovators?

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For any specific queries, please email: hr@vigyanshaala.com