Volunteer Accountant (Finance & Compliance Support)

Job Description

Sakya Foundation is seeking a Pro Bono Accounts & Compliance Volunteer to support basic bookkeeping, donor documentation, and statutory compliance. The volunteer will visit our Chennai center at Valasaravakkam twice every month (fixed schedule can be mutually agreed) to manage accounting entries, verify bills, and ensure finance records are audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain bookkeeping and update accounts in Tally

Verify bills, vouchers, invoices, and supporting documents

Enter staff expenses and vendor bills into Tally

Issue donation receipts/invoices and maintain donor records

Process payments and maintain expense documentation

Prepare monthly ledgers, expenditure statements, and financial reports

Support GST filing, TDS payment, and compliance documentation

Ensure records are organized and ready for audit and statutory requirements