Job Description

About Us:

Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation company. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker well-being programs have business impacts. We develop market-ready, scalable interventions that benefit both workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business and show that worker well-being can be a good business practice.




The founders of the lab are Ach Adhvaryu - Professor of Economics and Director of 21st Century India Center at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego (www.achadhvaryu.com), Anant Ahuja-head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Nyshadham- Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan (www.anantnyshadham.com).

Role Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Associate to join our Finance Team. In this key role, the Accounts Associate will handle day-to-day financial transactions, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensure adherence to statutory compliance, and assist with budgeting, financial reporting, and audit processes. This position plays a vital role in upholding financial transparency and accountability, which are essential to supporting the organization's mission and impact

We are actively looking to host people from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds. If comfortable, please share your social location in your application. This information will be limited to the hiring team (not more than four people) and will not have any detrimental impact on your candidature.

You will be responsible for:

Finance and accounting Management

Carry out task related but not limited to accounting, book-keeping, billing, procurement and financial accounting, tax accounting and audit related activities. Support the organization to ensure compliance with funders and government regulations. Prepare periodic statements of Expenditure Reports/Utilization Certificate after carefully inspecting and checking all related documents. Process accurately and promptly all accounting transactions of the organization including payroll, operating expenses, travel, consultant payment, vendor payment and other expenses. Ensure that the accounting transaction comply with organization rules and policies like reimbursement policy, travel policy, procurement policy etc. Maintain proper records of following (but not limited to) + Payment Voucher and Receipt Copies
+ Payroll file of employees
+ Asset Register
+ Bank Reconciliation Statements

Financial Planning & Analysis

Assist in data collection for forecasting and budgeting. Assist in preparing an annual and quarterly financial plan. Assist in preparing quarterly cash flow statements. Support in preparing the variance analysis report for different projects. Summarize project expenses and prepare periodic reports for senior management. Create a contractual milestone tracker with required submissions for compliance and support the team to achieve the same.

Tax and Treasury

Carry out procedures regarding taxation and other rules and regulations. Ensure compliance with tax/statutory regulations and flagging any issue with relevant stakeholders. Undertake all TDS and GST compliance activities, including timely deposit of taxes, filing of returns, reconciliation, responding to notices, and supporting audits.

Others

Record-keeping to ensure assistance with audit agencies Assist in procurement related activities. Communication and liaison with the Banking Team. Identify technology solutions and conduct feasibility assessments Build, test, and implement new finance processes and technologies Create training materials and facilitate training to business stakeholders on new processes.

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or related field. (A master's degree or CA-Inter is a plus.) Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Familiarity with compliance requirements for non-profits (FCRA, Income Tax, etc.) is desirable. Strong MS Excel skills; knowledge of Google Workspace is a plus. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Proficiency in accounting Softwares like Tally,Quickbooks, Zoho etc. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Self-motivated, detail oriented and highly organized. Able to work independently and in a team. 1-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the non-profit sector is desirable.


Also, we know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.



Who we are looking for:


Well versed in finance operations and its interaction with other business functions High attention to detail with ability to self-critique and provide constructive feedback. Ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with managing operational details. Confident with their experience but has the humility to learn from others.

Length of Commitment:

Full-time, Minimum of 12 months

Location

- Delhi/Bangalore/Remote

Remuneration

- INR 7.2 LPA

Start Date

- ASAP (applications being accepted on a rolling basis)

Application Deadline

- 26th May 2025

Perks of working with us

There are plenty of benefits at GBL, here are some examples:

Flexible leave policy:

Time away from work can be extremely helpful for maintaining a healthy work/life balance. GBL encourages managers and leadership to set the example by taking time off when needed and ensuring their team members do the same. We don't have a strict limit on paid leaves, only suggested ( extremely liberal) averages.

Flexible working hours:

We recognize that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance, productivity, and reduce stress. The basis of our norms pertaining to this is a system of trust in each other and our common goals.

GBL Care Systems:

As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of our team members and creating a thriving work environment- because that gives us, together, the best chance at achieving our shared mission and sparking joy at work. We do this by partnering with organizations such The Mindclan, Therapize among others for workshops and other wellbeing-related initiatives.

Growth-oriented review policy:

To foster collaboration, we have adopted regular reviews and check-ins among team members. We see a manager's role beyond what is expected from them by conventional management thinkers. Apart from delivering high-quality work, managers are responsible for the holistic development of their team members. This can be achieved through practices inspired by coaching philosophy.

Additional benefits

Wellbeing budget:

This includes an individual budget for each team member that they can claim reimbursement for things such as therapy, any physical-health related activity and home office setup. Additionally, there's a separate budget for Managers for care packages or any other team activities. There's also a budget for our People Operations team to organize team-wide activities or provide mental health services in collaboration with organizations like Therapize and Mindclan. Informal virtual and in-person hangs and activities!

Recent projects and blog posts:

To acclimatize yourself with some of our work, you can read our blog posts on Medium, and also go through our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The process

We are glad you're interested in applying for this role! Here is an excerpt on the screening process overview which can take upto 6-8 weeks.



CV screening

Take-home assignment

First Round Interview

Final Interview


Depending on the candidate pool, we may add any additional interviews to make a well thought through decision.

Our commitment to diversity

GBL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work.



If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.




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