Kudumbashree-NRO calls for applications from interested persons for the post of Accountant. General conditions of application and format for application are provided.

Positions for which applications are invited:

1. Accountant (Number of vacancies – 1)

Last date extended to 22/03/2023 , 5 P.M.  

Brief Description of responsibilities

The Accountant of the NRO will be responsible for all accounting and cash-related responsibilities

in the NRO Secretariat. Specific responsibilities include managing the tasks listed below.

• Maintenance of cash book, bank book, cheque books, vouchers and computerised

accounting

• Payment of rent for buildings, payment of salaries and wages, staff deductions related to

rent, telephone bill, advances etc., deduction and depositing of TDS, various legal and

statutory compliances

• Payment of travel advances to staff, scrutiny and passing of settlement claims, scrutiny and

passing of TA-DA claims, settlement of advances

• Payment of advances of Mentor Resource Persons to other States, scrutiny and passing of

settlement claims, scrutiny and passing of TA-DA claims, settlement of advances

• Preparation of utilisation certificates to partner States
• Travel to our partner states as per the requirements of the office
• Other tasks assigned by Executive Director, Kudumbashree, COO and Finance & Administration Manager, NRO.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (with at least 60% marks in aggregate)

Work Experience

• 5 years’ in the Accounts/Admin department of any reputed organisation (Out of which at least 1 year should be in a Chartered Accountants’ firm.)
• Experience in accounting with Government projects will be an added advantage.

Computer skills

• Working knowledge in Tally software is compulsory.
• Should have basic office documentation skills.

Languages

• Fluency in English language (both oral and written) is compulsory.
• Those with proficiency in Hindi language will be given preference.

Age limit

The candidate must be born after 01.01.1988

Preferences

Preference will be given to the natives of Trivandrum.

Terms of appointment

The appointment to above positions shall be on annual contract basis. The contract may be renewed on annual basis, subject to review of performance of the incumbent and continuation of the NRO Project. Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 25,000/- along with a communication allowance of Rs. 1000/- per month will be paid.

Selection Process

The applicants will be selected through a multi-stage selection process:

1. Short-listing of suitable candidates based on review of application in the prescribed format
2. Written subject-matter test
3. Personal Interview for final selection

Submission of applications

Applications for the positions will consist of the following.

1. Covering letter
2. Application in the format below
3. Copy of Curriculum Vitae
4. Copy of relevant experience certificates

Completed applications addressed to Executive Director, Kudumbashree with envelope super scribed with “Kudumbashree-NRO, Application for the post of Accountant” to be received at the following address on or before 5 pm on 28/02/2023

Address to submit applications:

Executive Director, Kudumbashree NRO, III Floor, Carmel Towers, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014

Completed signed applications may be submitted by hand / through speed post / courier only:

• Only applications complete in all respects, with all the four documents mentioned, will be considered. 
• Covering letter, Application in the given format, copy of CV and relevant experience certificates should be submitted together and should be signed by the applicant.
• Applicant may provide authenticated copies of certificates and credentials when asked for, and make available originals for verification.
• No enquiries related to the selection process will be entertained
• Recommendations will lead to disqualification.