Purusottam Sahu

Finance Coordinator, India Country Office at Plan International India Chapter

Ranchi

Accounts/Finance/Tax/Audit/Legal

Social Entrepreneurship

Junior Management

Summary

15 years of work experience on Participatory Community Development Programs being part of national and international development Organizations and having worked in various capacities such as Finance Officer, Accounts Officer and Accountant. Core competencies are Planning, Monitoring, Budgeting, and Technical support in term of finance management to the Partner NGOs and CBOs, Project Formulation, Finance Management of Community Development, Livelihood Programs. Areas of interest are Livelihoods, Health and hygiene, Education, Training, Governance, and Child Development.

Professional Experience

  • feb-2003 - jun-2005

    Gramin Evam Nagar Vikas Parishad, Patna, Bihar

    • Responsible for maintaining daily cash Bank transaction, Salary Honorarium register, Bank Reconciliation, all types of vouchers others document reports that are submitted to agencies Quarterly Yearly. • Responsible for submitting the Quarterly Financial Reports to the various Donor and Government Agencies, • Responsible for preparing budget vs actual and submit to the chief functionary of the organization. • Responsible for preparing the Receipts Payments Ac, Income Expenditure Ac and Balance Sheet for the year ending. • Attend the Audit with the internal Auditor Chartered Accountant of the organization at end of each financial year.

  • Accountantjan-2000 - jan-2003

    Spastwadi Sahyogi Maitri Sangh, Patna, Bihar

    • Responsible of day-to-day cashbook Double column with cash Bank entries, Ledger books entries, Minute books entries, Maintenance of salary and wages register and lastly stock entry. • Responsible for preparation of Bank transaction, Bank Reconciliation, Logbooks, cash fund utilization statement, Re-imbursements of expenses, all types of vouchers. • Worked as a Center Co-coordinator at the Ranchi Jharkhand Regional Center with responsibility of Computerized Accounts management and administration.

  • Finance Officeraug-2007 - jul-2013

    Child Fund International

    • Ensure efficient and effective financial management Information systems, established and strengthened at AreaCluster level as per ChildFund systems Procedures • Review and assists to partner NGOs in finalization of the budget proposal, spread across 6 districts of Jharkhand and submit to Project Director for endorsement to National Office • Responsible for preparation of annual budget of the Daltonganj Areacluster in coordination with program team. • Responsible for providing technical supporttraining to build the capacity of Partner NGOs and program staff for smooth implementation of the project and proper utilization of Fund and resolve the other finance related issues in accordance with the ChildFund policies and as per the Indian accounting systems. • Responsible for time to time Finance monitoring and provide feedback to the partner NGOs on any deviations from budget and corrective action required. • Regular follow up with the auditors for timely auditing of the partner NGOs

  • Accounts Officerjul-2005 - jul-2007

    Chetna Vikash, Deoghar, Jharkhand

    • Responsible for maintaining day-to-day book of accounts and filing systems, prepare complete financial statements as per donor funding agencies guidelines and instructions, maintenance of cash book, follow up budget matters. • Responsible for maintaining the cash Bank transaction, Salary Honorarium register, Bank Reconciliation, preparation and review of all types of vouchers, fixed assets register and other finance related register. • Responsible for providing technical support to the project partners for Finance management and improvement of Internal Control Systems as per the donor agencies guidelines. • Responsible for review and internal audit of Revolving Fund and books of accounts of Self Help Group SHGs and submit to the Project Director and concern Chartered Accountant. • Prepare the Income Expenditure accounts and balance sheet of all Non FCRA and FCRA accounts and compile with Form FC –3 and submit to the concern Chartered Accountant of the organization for final veri

  • Finance Coordinator, India Country Officejul-2016 - feb-2017

    Plan International India Chapter

    • Support to the partner staff in terms of training on financial management systems and strengthen their policies and procedures in this regard for ensuring proper budgetary control, accounting, fund and assets management and proper legal compliance. • Ensure timely disbursement of Grant to the Partner NGOs for smooth implementation of Program. • Undertake visits to the Partners NGOs on quarterly basis or as per the need, to monitor the Fund utilization in professional manner and provide accounting and financial accompaniment support as well as technical support and training to strengthen the internal control systems and maintain the standard accounting procedures. • Review and assists to partner NGOs in finalization of the budget proposal, spread across 4 State of Jharkhand, Rajasthan, MP and UP and submit to Finance Manager for endorsement. • Support the Finance Manager and Director in consolidating the plans and budgets of the implementing NGOs • Coordinate with the concerned progra

  • State Finance Office, Jharkhandjul-2013 - jun-2016

    DFID, PACS Program

    • Ensuring for timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments, e.g. Vendor supplierservice provider, Consultant and settlement of staff travel expenses etc., in accordance with policy and procedures within the budgetary limits and in the stipulated time frame. • Review and assists to 26 partner NGOs in finalization of the annual Plan Budget of Jharkhand state and submit to State Manager for endorsement to National Office. • Support and assist to the National Finance Manager and Head of Finance in Grant Management and ensure timely disbursement of funds to the Partners NGOsCBOs as per their budget allocation. • Responsible for preparation of annual budget of the Jharkhand State Office in coordination with State Manager and state program team. • Review and analysis of the Financial Reports of the Partners CBOs and provide feedback on any deviations from budget and corrective action required and ensuring that all finance reports are as per Project reporting requirements.

Volunteering Experience

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Awards & Certifications

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