Finance Assistant- Kolkata, India

The Need

IJM Kolkata is seeking a Finance Assistant to further our critical work by ensuring financial accountability of our office.  In this position, you will keep accurate records and accounts of all financial transactions and ensure compliance with financial policies.  You will be a crucial part of our team in ensuring responsible distribution of resources with speed and accuracy.  This position is based at the IJM Kolkata office and reports to the Field Office Accounts Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure spending is in accord with the budget and good stewardship.
• Ensure that all appropriate taxes and employee benefits are promptly paid.
• Maintain petty cash and petty cash records.
• Complete expense reports for staff on a regular basis.
• Comply with all internal financial policies, government regulations, accounting requirements and other restrictions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Fluency in oral and written communication in English & Hindi.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting from accredited university.
• Relevant work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Expertise in MS word and Excel.
• Self-motivated, articulate and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial software and principles of accounting & bookkeeping.

Critical Qualities

• Flexibility and diplomacy.
• Genuinely reliable and consistently punctual.
• Mature Christian faith.
• Organized meticulous attention to detail and disciplined with priorities.
• Professional in demeanor, written and oral communication.
• Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM’s goals.
• Works well under stress and sustained positive attitude.
   

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The Mission

International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems.