Advisor / Accounting (Asia Branch Offices)

Advisor / Accounting (Asia Branch Offices)  

Unit:  Finance - Accounting & External Audit (FSC)  

Location: Faridabad (India)  

Duration: Full-time, limited to 1 year (with possibility of extension) 

About us  

SOS Children's Villages, founded in 1949, is the world's largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it.  

Child neglect, abuse and abandonment is everywhere. Families are at risk of separation. Locally led, we work in more than 130 countries and territories to strengthen families who are under pressure so they can stay together. When this is not in a child or young person's best interests, we provide quality care according to their unique needs.  

Together with partners, donors, communities, children, young people and families, we enable children to grow up with the bonds they need to develop and become their strongest selves. We speak up for each child's rights and advocate for change so all children can grow up in a supportive environment. 

Mission 

The Finance area takes a pivotal role in safeguarding and supporting the financial transparency, integrity and strategic governance of the federation. It is committed to sound financial management and effective resource use to maximise economic impact for children, youth and families in the care of SOS associations worldwide. 

The function governs essential Federation wide financial standards and processes across Member Associations as well as the GSC, including the financial operations of GSC locations worldwide. The area covers financial planning and budgeting, accounting, controlling, reporting and audit, international funds management, and treasury services, supported by standardized finance systems and consolidated financial data regularly reported to governing bodies and stakeholders within the Federation.  

To fulfil this mission, the FSC Finance unit is structured into four specialized departments including Financial Planning & Reporting, Funds Management & Shared Treasury, Accounting & External Audit, and GSC Planning & Controlling. 

This global standards and process framework enables the IDS Finance unit to strengthen sustainable financial capacity across Member Associations in a tailored, needs based manner while meeting donor information requirements. It supports effective and transparent project funding throughout the financial cycle, guides adherence to global standards and federation regulations, addresses financial risks, and safeguards resources—thereby reinforcing donor confidence and contributing to shared federation goals. 

Advisor / Accounting is responsible for managing the full accounting cycle of a SOS CVI Office, ensuring strict compliance with local legislation and Federation standards. This includes accurate and monthly accounting data, budgeting, postings and  provisions in Federation accounting software, financial reporting to local authorities, preparation of financial statements in the annual audit process, get the audit complete, cash flow planning and handling international transfers in alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. 

The position reports directly to Senior Manager / Accounting & External Audit, ensuring alignment with global financial governance and audit practices. 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Ensure the timely and accurate recording of all accounting transactions across the full trial balance and balance sheet, in compliance with local legislation and Federation standards, under the functional guidance of the Accounting & External Audit Senior Manager. 

• Prepare accurate monthly trial balances, expenditure reports, budget-to-actual variance analyses, burn rate reports, and bank reconciliations. Compile and submit consolidation files to support financial reporting and reconciliation processes. 

• Produce timely and accurate financial statements for the Branch Office in accordance with Federation standards and local regulatory requirements. Support the annual audit process, including contributions to the globally consolidated SOS CVI audit and any separate local audits required by the office's jurisdiction. 

• Monitor liquidity, prepare monthly cash flow forecasts, and coordinate with FSC regarding international fund transfers. 

• Support the maintenance of bank account structures and signatory protocols to ensure compliance with internal control standards. 

• Manage payroll and social security contribution reporting in coordination with IDS and FSC Human Resources teams. 

• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties across payroll processing, accounting, expense authorization, and payment functions. 

• Enter the Branch Office annual budget into D365 based on planning guidance provided by IDS Pillar Directors and the FSC Global Controlling Unit. 

• Support the review of accounting and financial data from all Hubs and contribute to the consolidation of global audits for SOS CVI. Assist in compiling financial information and reports required by management. 

• Contribute to the drafting, review, and revision of global financial policies and procedures for SOS CVI and Member Associations (MAs). 

• Provide support in reviewing Member Association accounting records and external audit reports. 

Responsibilities to Uphold Safeguarding (standards) and Promote a Safe Environment 

As someone working for or on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages, you are responsible for helping to create and maintain a safe and protective environment for staff, as well as for the children, young people, and adult programme participants supported and cared for by SOS Children’s Villages. You are expected to: 

• Commit to the Code of Conduct and reflect on the safeguarding implications of your work on an ongoing basis. 

• Actively participate in team discussions to identify risks and share and apply preventative and mitigation measures and strategies.  

• Integrate safeguarding principles into your daily decisions and tasks. 

• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with procedures. 

• Promote values-based culture, accountability and zero tolerance of harm. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

• Professional accounting certification recognized in the country of operation (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). 

• Professional Experience 

• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a comparable accounting or finance role within the country of operation. 

• Proficiency in English and Hindi. 

Technical Skills  

• Advanced knowledge of local accounting standards, tax regulations, and labour legislation applicable in the country of operation. 

• Intermediate knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

• Intermediate proficiency in budget preparation, entry, and variance analysis. 

• Intermediate ability to prepare and analyze trial balances. 

• Intermediate ability to prepare financial statements. 

• Intermediate experience in managing and supporting audit processes. 

• Advanced account reconciliation skills. 

• Advanced journal entry processing skills. 

• Practical experience as an active user of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). 

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

• Experience in financial planning and budgeting processes. (desired) 

• Experience with payroll administration and social security reporting in compliance with labour regulations. (desired)
• Intermediate proficiency in PowerBI (desired)  

Ways of working:   

• Global collaboration and communication – Working effectively across countries, cultures, and time zones by maintaining clear communication, transparency, and shared understanding within distributed teams.  

• Cross-functional collaboration – Working closely with colleagues across different functions and areas of expertise to combine knowledge, solve problems collectively, and deliver meaningful outcomes aligned with the organisation’s mission.  

• Effective collaboration within matrix structures – Working constructively within solid and dotted reporting lines by maintaining open communication, aligning priorities with both line and functional managers, and ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and expectations to support coordinated delivery across teams.  

• Flexibility and adaptability – Remaining responsive to evolving contexts and adjusting priorities, approaches, and ways of collaboration as projects, services, or organisational demand evolve.  

• Ownership and accountability – Taking responsibility for advancing tasks and initiatives, proactively addressing obstacles, and ensuring that commitments, decisions, and actions are carried through to completion, taking initiative within your scope of responsibility rather than waiting for direction.  

• Strengthening member associations and their autonomy – Ensuring that knowledge, tools, and lessons from projects and services are shared with member associations so they can learn from the work carried out and progressively strengthen their capacity and independence.  

• Continuous feedback and transparency - Contributing to a culture where feedback and data are shared openly and constructively, enabling teams and stakeholders involved to reflect, learn, and continuously improve their work and impact. 

What We Stand for  

 
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organization, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.  

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for our staff, the children and young people and the communities that we work for. The organization prohibits harassment, exploitation and abuses by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, child, young people, community, contractor, applicant, or other individual with whom SOS Children’s Villages employees come into contact by virtue of their work. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our prevention and protection against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse policy.  

In addition, SOS Children’s Villages apply a zero-tolerance concerning any fraud situation. The organization does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.  

Successful candidates will have to submit a criminal record certificate, current within the last three years. In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, these positions will be subject to criminal record checks.  

How to apply? 

If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed application in English through ICISMs here: https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com/ 

Please note that applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews on an ongoing basis. The position will remain open until filled. Due to the high level of applications, SOS Children Villages can only respond to shortlisted candidates.