Overview
The Project Accounting & Financial Management Officer will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Tasks Summary
- Prepare and submit financial reports to the Government of India and other relevant agencies.
- Provide financial data and information support for Parliament Questions/Committees, RTI replies, VIP references, and CAG audits.
- Assist in preparing the annual work plan for the Project management unit (PMU).
- Review annual audit reports submitted by States, implementing agencies, and Insurance Companies.
- Identify capacity-building needs at various levels of implementation.
- Support in planning and organizing training programmes for stakeholders.
- Review and finalize annual financial statements, budget estimates, and revised estimates.
- Oversee records related to fund receipts from the Government of India and subsidy releases to Insurance Companies.
- Prepare programme financial statements and ensure approval from competent government authorities.
- Evaluate the existing accounting and financial management systems.
- Recommend improvements and corrective actions for establishing a robust financial system.
- Coordinate with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to facilitate smooth and effective CAG audits.
- Implement recommendations from Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) audit reports.
- Review audit reports submitted by the compliance Audit (CAA) of the Department and compile actionable observations.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in finance and accounting. Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ national/ international/ public private organisations/ on similar assignments will be required.
Qualification Requirements
A professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy, and/or Advanced (Master´s) University Degree in Finance and/or Accounting is required. Or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
