Background:

Harsha Trust, since its inception in 2002, has actively worked for the uplift of the rural population in Odisha. Harsha Trust has introduced various self-sustaining and inclusive programs for poverty alleviation for the most vulnerable sections among the rural poor. We have through our empirical engagement over the years understood the lack of agency among Dalits, Adivasis and examined the intersectionality within that of gender and physical ability causing further deprivation.

Harsha Trust is a national level Not-for-Profit organization working in two states of India, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. For more details about the organisation please visit our website (www.harshatrust.org).

Harsha Trust is striving to build a brand of well-educated and empathetic people especially groomed to enhance the wellbeing of the rural poor and vulnerable. Our teams and cadre work to make rural communities self-reliant by accessing resources and markets to produce and sell their products, as well as access their citizenship entitlements. Our volunteers and professionals have diverse skills and what they bring forth thus is large-scale transformation of communities and people. We strive to ensure dignity and social justice and an egalitarian social order, with a voice for everyone.  Executives along with community service providers, work with people and their institutions across myriad themes of development such as agriculture, livestock, natural resources management, health and nutrition, education and entitlements etc. Gender equality is our core value.

Long-term commitment, being sensitive to the poor and marginalised, collaborative positions with different stakeholders (e.g., Government Departments, Market forces, Panchayati Raj Institutions), and expertise in the domain are key to their engagements.

Job Summary

• To ensure financial transparency, accountability, and adherence to organizational and regulatory norms at field locations.
• To maintain transparent communication with donors by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial and project reports.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Financial Audit

• Create an audit calendar covering all field locations/projects and Coordinate with program teams and field staff for scheduling audits.
• Verify receipts, invoices, expense reports, and payment vouchers. Cross-check field expenditures against approved budgets and donor agreements.
• Facilitate and ensure compliance with statutory requirements like GST, TDS, etc.
• Inspect physical assets to match them with inventory records. Assess their utilization and condition.
• Trace fund flow from head office to the field.
• Verify fund disbursement and spending with supporting evidence.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, donor guidelines, and statutory laws. Flag discrepancies and non-compliance.
• Engage with field staff to understand challenges in financial processes. Provide clarity on compliance and documentation standards.
• Prepare reports on observations, deviations, and risk assessments. Suggest corrective actions and follow-up timelines.
• Facilitate and conduct training for field staff on proper bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance norms, as and when required.

B.  Reporting

• Prepare periodic financial reports highlighting utilization against approved budgets. Address variances with justification.
• Ensure that donor-specific guidelines (reporting format, currency, language) are adhered to.
• Include required documents such as audited financials, fund utilization certificates, and proof of activities. Connect financial expenditure with program outcomes
• Prepare and update donor-wise cash flow statements. Highlight fund gaps and future requirements.
• Assist program teams in preparing realistic budgets for new proposals.
• Ensure budgets align with donor funding criteria.
• Incorporate findings from field audits into donor reports to reflect on-ground realities. Provide context to deviations, under spending, or overspending.
• Liaise with program teams to gather qualitative inputs and supporting documents for narrative and financial reports. Coordinate with auditors for donor-specific audits.

Skills Required

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7 to 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Tally, and financial software.
• Report writing and data presentation.
• Understanding donor-specific guidelines (e.g., FCRA compliance in India, 80G regulations).
• Knowledge of auditing standards, tools, and compliance.
• Familiarity with fund utilization frameworks and financial risk assessment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for training and conflict resolution during audits.

Salary: Rs. 40,000 to 50,000 per month (Gross) based on years of experience and Interview performance. Apart from that, we do have a group accidental insurance policy with a coverage of 120% of the monthly gross income in case of accidental death and a family annual coverage of up to INR 3,00,000 for hospitalisation for more than 24 hours. 

Application and Selection Process:

• Interested candidates may please go to the link: https://forms.gle/dYZFST2xrk8x7NC48 and upload your details accordingly.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated and invited for the further selection process.
• Selection will be on a rolling basis. Please apply immediately without waiting for the last date.

Harsha Trust’s Values: Integrity, Discipline, Transparency, Caring, Quality and Innovation.