Job Title: Accounts Officer

Compensation: ₹8 - ₹9 Lakhs Per Annum + benefits

Location: New Delhi (on-site)

Reporting to: Finance Officer

Start Date: July 1, 2025 (negotiable)

The Organisation

Migration and Asylum Project (MAP) is a dedicated legal centre for the study of forced displacement and migration issues and works on enhancing access to justice for marginalised communities, with a focus on gender and displacement. Established in 2013, MAP adopts the law as a tool to promote safe migration and recognises it as a powerful instrument for empowerment, analysis, advocacy and policy development. As a result of its efforts, MAP has emerged today as one of the foremost advocates for forced migrants in the region and works to expand the legal protection space for this group. It continues to evolve as an organisation, expanding its activities and constantly innovating to address the growing needs of migrant communities considering the local and international context, through a range of programmes that focus on legal assistance, research, advocacy, empowerment and financial inclusion. For more information, visit: https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/ 

The Position

At MAP, we strongly believe that an organisation is made by its people. As a young and growing organisation of 30+ staff, MAP is dedicated to building a team based on the ideals of inclusivity, accountability and mutual respect, one that is committed to the organisational ethos but with a strong focus on financial management and operations. This makes the position of the Accounts Officer a critical one.

 MAP requires the Accounts Officer to create and maintain an accounting system that covers all elements of financial management, financial analysis, internal control and finance reporting for administration and technical purposes.

 To this end, we are looking for a dynamic professional who is passionate about a career in accounting for non-profits and is excited to contribute to the realisation of MAP’s bold vision of impacting the lives of millions of forced migrants.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain books of accounts of M.A.P as per established accounting practices that covers all elements of financial management, financial analysis, internal control and finance reporting for administration and technical program purposes.

• Process consultancy, vendor, staff reimbursements and other monthly payments including statutory and utility payments duly supported by documents after required approvals.

• Record expenses, receipts and payments in Tally and Zoho software and close books of accounts monthly on a timely basis.

• Prepare monthly accounts, financial statements like receipts & Payments, budget vs expenses report, Bank reconciliation statement and other reports.

• Assist in developing financial reports as per donors’ requirements and submit timely report to donors.

• Timely deposit of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), prepare data for quarterly returns for further submission & timely distribution of TDS certificates to consultants, staff and vendors.

• Assist in preparation of Annual accounts (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Receipts & payments accounts etc.) for regulatory and donor audit.

• Assist in preparing FCRA reports and updating FCRA fund receipts in quarterly information sheets.

• Update interpreter payment sheet on a weekly basis and provide details to the project team for further processing.

• Prepare and maintain the Asset register.

• Maintain finance folders in Zoho and update the finance calendar for monitoring.

• Maintain appropriate files / records / and supporting documents towards meeting donor, legal and statutory requirements.

• Work closely with HR& Operations, executive management and program teams.

• Carry out any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate/postgraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or any other discipline related to accounting and finance.

• Minimum of three years of accounting experience preferably with an international or national NGO.

• Familiarity with various donor related compliances and reporting would be desirable.

• Proficiency in Tally, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is essential. Knowledge of other financial reporting software is a plus. Knowledge of Zoho expenses software preferable.

• Knowledge of TDS, FCRA and 12A / 80G related compliances is required.

• Strong written and oral communications skills in English and Hindi is essential.

• Strong sense of personal integrity, attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality and ethics is essential.

• Open to Indian citizens only.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why MAP?

• Opportunity to work with project leaders across the organisation and the senior leadership team.

• Understand the inner workings of an organisation in its expansion phase and contribute directly to organisational building and development.

• Be part of a team comprising of highly qualified and dynamic professionals who are deeply committed to social justice and bringing about transformative change in the development sector.

• Develop intellectual leadership, innovate, work independently, and engage with diverse stakeholders.

• Enhance understanding of the international development sector, particularly UN/INGO systems and procedures; and

• Work in a structured and highly professional environment, with clearly defined roles, but allowing for creativity and a space for finding unique solutions.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are requested to complete the Application Form in the given link https://forms.gle/wTvZmxAq8W9LxZCm6

The deadline for receiving applications is 5:00 pm (IST) on 1 June 2025. If you have any queries, please write to recruitments@aratrust.in with the subject line “Application for the post of Accounts Officer.”

Recruitment Stages

MAP’s Recruitment process, which typically takes 4-6 weeks, involves the following steps:

·       Step 1 - Shortlisted candidates undergo a preliminary interview with the Finance/Operations team.

·       Step 2 - Shortlisted candidates undergo a detailed interview with the technical / leadership team.

·       Step 3 - Communication of outcome, reference checks, and document verification.

·       Step 4 - Final offer.

*Due to limited capacity, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we are unable to provide individual feedback to candidates. Any change in the timelines will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates.