Description FUNCTION : Accountable to provide substantive support for accounting aspects of the PGPL Head office . Accountable for the maintenance of accounting related systems. Accountable to implement accepted methods of accounting , assure proper internal controls and perform guided assessments of controls related to financial activities, reporting and compliance. Accountable to apply critical thinking to manage the business of the o ffice, in a fa st -paced, ever-changing environment. Accountable to apply and reinforce general accounting standards and PGPL s policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS : Financial Acumen; Tech Savvy; Action oriented; Plans and aligns; Optimizes work processes; Ensures accountability; Drives results; Collaborates; Communicates effectively; Courage; Instills trust RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES : Ensure regulatory and organizational compliance of accounting transactions within the e ntity and support global consolidation of financial statements (80%) Support to f acilitate request s related to independent external audits and other agreed-upon procedures providing financial information and follow-up. Verify and record all transactions in the accounting system; coordinate with team members to complete all accounting procedures to produce monthly financial statements in accordance with local GAAP or IFRS . Reconcile all transactions in the accounting system to the general ledger and financial reports . Perform cash/bank reconciliations. Support payroll registration including related deductions, benefits, taxes and other payments to employees and statutory institutions, in accordance with existing government laws and regulations . Register and maintain fixed assets in the accounting system. Manage the staff Travel Advance, expenditure and reimbursement process. S upport responses to queries on the status of payments / accounts / expenditures / obligations and resolve any discrepancies. Verification of procurement and all purchases related to goods and services, including quotations, comparative tables, contracts , and ensure compliance based on PGPLs policies and procedures . S upport in filling of m onthly GST, TDS returns. S erve as custodian for the checkbooks. Support the Accounting team in accounts management to ensure compliance (10%) Facilitate accurate and timely transactions that will feed into reporti ng dashboards. Complement ongoing documentation and implementation of industry standard s in accounts management and compliance. May perform other job-related duties as assigned (10%) QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Bachelor s degree in accounting , plus 3 to 5 years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience can be considered. Experience in a development environment with compliance requirements of institutional c lients . Knowledge of the NGO business sector; k nowledge of institutional c lients for international development, a plus. Ability to navigate financial and non-financial data gathering and analytics T echnically adept with the ability to quickly learn and maximize usage of technology and software; effective user of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate skill in MS Excel. Practical knowledge of the local country s generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal statu t es. Experience with accounting systems. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: Ability to work under pressure, perform multiple tasks and manage consistently competing priorities; comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. Must be flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations. Ability to effectively train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies. Ability to work with delicate personnel situations and to maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain close relationships and work with team members from a distance and with limited opportunity for personal interaction. Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time. Constant face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues and the general public . Ability to prepare documents and other materials in a well-designed and attractive format, with attention to detail . Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours. Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. Adequate physical condition necessary to travel to project sites in rural areas.

Establish and oversee the project management structure, including recruitment and orientation of project staff. Conduct half-yearly and annual performance reviews of the project team. Develop and maintain project plans at various levels (annual, quarterly, and monthly) in coordination with PMC, PP, and regional teams. Monitor and review project budgets, ensuring timely forecasting and compliance with donor and organizational policies. Supervise and support staff, providing strategic guidance for high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant program execution. Apply best practices, partnership principles, and tools to optimize program implementation. Analyse program data, document lessons learned, and enhance decision-making based on evidence. Conduct regular meetings, field visits, and stakeholder engagements to monitor program performance. Ensure financial compliance through budget monitoring, variance analysis, and expenditure tracking. Mainstream the VBHCD model (SHG, PMC, PIMC, CAVE, PSRP, personal leadership development, and women empowerment) into the project. Develop an inclusive market system from production to market levels. Implement community-level disaster mitigation and preparedness plans (including LEGS adoption) and integrate them with government disaster management authorities. Design and test economic models to bridge the Living Income Gap for farmers. Develop and establish Goat, Crop, Vegetable, and Poultry Production Models for various farmer categories. Strengthen FPO management and governance through training, meetings, and capacity-building initiatives. Promote entrepreneurship among farmers, MSMEs, and CAVEs. Identify and facilitate access to capital/credit linkages for farmers, service providers (CAVEs), and FPOs. Raise and track the Catalytic Leverage Fund for the project. Lead and support market systems and value chain development programs by facilitating access to financing, technology, and markets for smallholder farmers. Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, private sector actors, and development partners. Contribute to project proposal development, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and Heifer s strategic approach. Oversee internal and external communication, including engagement with media, local, and state-level stakeholders. Document and disseminate lessons learned for continuous project improvement. Project Partner Management (20%) Conduct regular assessments of project partners, ensuring adequate staffing, budgeting, and financial accountability. Emphasize timely data collection and reporting from partners, with regional-level reviews. Establish and maintain the Triadic Partnership Model (Heifer team, community, and project partners) for transparent and efficient collaboration. Integrate HQ reporting, financial, and operational requirements into partner management and implementation systems. Maintain a risk register at the regional level and share updates with the CPO regularly. Support project evaluations and surveys in collaboration with the MELs team. Relationship management with stakeholders (15%) Engage with government agencies and likeminded organizations by organizing and attending district/state-level meetings and workshops. Facilitate collaboration and convergence of project activities with local government and non-government bodies. Involve local, district, and state-level stakeholders in project implementation and monitoring through PIMCs. May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%) QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Bachelors degree in agriculture, business management, international development, social sciences, or a related field. A master s degree is preferred. More than 7 years of program management experience, including at least 5 years in market systems and value chain development. Experience working with governments, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations. At least 2 years of leadership experience with at least 3 years in a management role . Thorough understanding of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level. Solid skill, knowledge and foundation in proposal development and of the project management cycle. Sound understanding of value chain development on various agricultural commodities and the livestock sector. Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of the root causes of poverty in India. Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES : Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate challenging situations to achieve goals and deadlines. Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity. Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision. Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to work with sensitive information and to always maintain confidentiality. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule. Fluent in Hindi, English, and Local Language spoken as well as written. Have an interest in animals/agriculture community development. Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, web designing, collaboration platform and tools, and electronic mail software (Microsoft preferred). Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time.