Job Number

MP-IDSA/0255/2022

Job Title

Accounts Officer

Job Family

Accounts

Reporting Relationship

Assistant Director (Admin)

Salary and Other Emoluments

• As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500).

Contract Duration

• For a term of three years including a probationary period of initial six months from the date of joining the Institute
• May be considered for fresh contract on completion of the tenure, based on performance and institute’s requirements, however, this will not confer any right of permanence

Age Limit

Not more than 50 years as on 01 January 2022.

Number of Vacancies & Category

01, Unreserved

Qualifications

Essential

• Commerce Graduate from a UGC recognized university with minimum 55% marks.
• Minimum 15 years of active accounts handling experience.

Desirable

• MBA or M.Com. degree from a UGC recognised university/ institute.
• Computer Knowledge of MS- Office, Tally-ERP 9, GST etc.
• Senior Auditor, Accounts Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer from Govt. Departments like Audit & Accounts, Defence Accounts, Civil Accounts, Railway Accounts, the Controller General of Def. Accounts and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India/ Director of Audit Def. Services/ Armed Forces/ Central Govt. PSUs etc. will be preferred.

Overall Purpose and Role

• Shall be the head of the accounts department of the Institute and will be fully responsible for all the accounts processes while reporting directly to the Assistant Director (Admin)

Job Description*

The job profile inter-alia includes:

• To manage day to day operations of the accounts department
• To manage accounts payable (bill payments, salaries, pension, petty cash etc.) and receivable through cash /cheque / voucher in a timely manner
• To establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• To maintain spread sheets for monitoring and analysing accounting data and prepare financial reports
• Coordinate annual audit and any other audit as ordered.
• Ensure timely filing of all Tax returns and issue of Form 16 & 16A thereof.
• Ensure timely preparation of expenditure reports, utilisation certificates, Bank Account Statement etc.
• Ensure that all processes in the Accounts Branch are closely aligned with the GFR and prevailing orders on the subject by the government.
• Timely settlement of bills and receipts.
• Timely finalisation of Annual Accounts viz. Balance Sheet, Income and expenditure account, notes on accounts and other schedules forming par of Annual accounts.  
• Timely  submission of Revised Estimate & Budget Estimates to MoD for seeking approval for grant-in-aid to MP-IDSA
• Timely remittances of TDS (Income Tax), GST-TDS, EPF contributions etc.
• Supervision of the accounts department activities including liaison and visit to banks and other Govt. Offices, as needed.
• Any other task assigned, from time to time.

Documents Required

• Curriculum Vitae (Format Attached)
• Copy of education and experience certificates.
• Candidates presently serving with the Government Sector and shortlisted for the interview must provide a ‘NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE’ from the present employer before/at the time of interview.
• PWBD Candidates (with benchmark disability not less than 40%) should produce Disability Certificate in the prescribed format from the competent authority as specified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Mode of Application

• Hard copy of the application in prescribed format with a latest Passport size photograph affixed therein, with the envelope having a clear title of “Application for the Position of Accounts Officer”, may be sent to:

Assistant Director

Manohar Parrikar - Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), 1, Development Enclave, Rao Tula Ram Marg, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi-110010

• Alternatively, candidates may send in their documents along with duly filled prescribed format by email with the subject titled as “Application for the Position of Accounts Officer” to the HR Cell at hr.idsa@nic.in

Last Date of Application

• 20 May 2022  by 1700 hrs
• Institute will not be responsible for any postal delays

General Information

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at Delhi.
• Shortlisted outstation candidates will be paid AC- III tier rail fare on production of tickets by the shortest route
• The selected candidates will be expected to join as per date in the offer letter.
• The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill the position advertised or cancel recruitment procedure at any stage without assigning any reason
• The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for the selection test to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements. Mere eligibility will not vest any right on any candidate for being called for the interview. The decision of the institute in all matters will be final.
• The selected candidate shall be subjected to other rules and regulations as applicable to MP-IDSA Scholars and Staff
• Age and Education qualification will be calculated as on last date of submission of application.
• IN CASE IT IS DETECTED AT ANY STAGE OF RECRUITMENT THAT AN APPLICANT DOES NOT FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY NORMS AND/ OR THAT HE/ SHE HAS FURNISHED ANY INCORRECT/ FALSE INFORMATION OR HAS SUPPRESSED ANY MATERIAL FACT(S), HIS/ HER CANDIDATURE WILL STAND CANCELLED. IF ANY OF THESE SHORTCOMINGS IS/ ARE DETECTED EVEN AFTER APPOINTMENT, HIS/ HER SERVICES ARE LIABLE TO BE TERMINATED AND DISQUALIFICATION WILL TAKE PLACE WITH RETROSPECTIVE EFFECT
• PWBD candidates applying against UR vacancies are allowed age relaxation and other relaxations as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
• In case of non-availability of suitable candidates with prescribed qualifications, Institute reserves the right to relax the prescribed qualifications for candidates found more suitable for the position with relevant experience and expertise in the specified field”.
• THE INSTITUTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS ENTIRELY AT ANY STAGE WITHOUT ASSIGNING ANY REASON.