Junior Accounts Manager

Junior Accounts Manager: A Key Role at the Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF)

Are you a skilled accounting professional with a passion for environmental conservation? The Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF), a leading non-profit organization in Pune, Maharashtra, is seeking a dedicated Junior Accounts Manager to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that directly contributes to meaningful environmental work.

AERF is looking for a professional with a Master's Degree in Commerce from a reputable university and a minimum of two years of experience in the non-profit sector. This role is central to the organization's financial health, with a comprehensive scope of work that ensures accuracy, compliance, and transparency. The ideal candidate will be adept at using accounting software like Tally and have a solid understanding of fund accounting, donor reporting, and project-wise accounting.

Core Responsibilities: More Than Just Numbers

The Junior Accounts Manager will be responsible for a wide range of critical tasks, including:

• Bookkeeping & Data Entry: Accurately record daily financial transactions, and maintain ledgers and journals for cash, bank, purchases, and expenses.

• Voucher & Invoice Management: Prepare and verify bills, receipts, and payment vouchers while ensuring purchase orders match invoices.

• Bank Reconciliation: Conduct regular reconciliation of bank statements and handle communication with banks for fund transfers and documentation.

• Reporting: Assist in preparing crucial monthly and quarterly reports for both management and donors, as well as drafting utilization reports and fund status summaries.

• Document Management: Maintain an organized system of hard and soft copies of all financial documents, ensuring they are readily available for audits.

• Compliance: Support GST and TDS filings and help ensure compliance with all donor and FCRA regulations.

• Petty Cash & Payroll: Oversee petty cash and, if applicable, assist with payroll processing, including monthly salaries and statutory deductions.

Join a Team Making a Difference

This full-time position offers a monthly compensation of INR 25,000 to INR 35,000, depending on your qualifications and experience. The selected candidate is expected to join the team by August 20, 2025.

If you're ready to use your accounting skills to support environmental research and conservation, this role at AERF could be the perfect fit. The last date to apply is August 28, 2025.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to info@aerfindia.org. Don't miss this chance to become a part of a dedicated team and contribute to a greener future.

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