Executive - Admin, Finance, and Data Management

Dream a Dream

Dream a Dream

Accounting & Finance, Data Science
INR 516k-576k / year
Posted on May 22, 2025

Executive – Admin, Finance, and Data Management



About Dream a Dream

Dream a Dream is an Indian non profit organisation working to transform the experience of education
for the 130+ million young people living in adversity in India. Our aim is to change the purpose of
education towards the idea of Thriving for every child. Since 1999, Dream a Dream has mainstreamed
life skills as a critical approach to help children overcome adversity and learn to thrive. Today, the
organization is transforming the Indian education ecosystem through its own programmes, through
curriculum and pedagogical innovations and, through the development of holistic assessment
frameworks while also shifting the narratives around the purpose of education. Dream a Dream’s work
is spread across 7 Indian states reaching over 2.2 million children through strategic partnerships with
state governments and collaborations with other non-profits and funders in India.

Role: Executive – Admin, Finance, and Data Management
Reporting Manager: Associate Director – Research and Impact
Position : Full-Time Consultant (Hybrid)
Location : Bangalore
Salary Range Per Annum: INR 5.16 lakhs – 5.76 lakhs per annum

Role Objective/Purpose (include overall objectives of the role, the need for the position, etc.):
Reporting to Associate Director – Research & Impact, the Executive – Admin, Accounts, and Data Entry
will be responsible and will support the organization’s day-to-day operations. The role will involve
managing routine administrative functions, supporting accounts and finance processes, and
maintaining accurate and organized data systems.

Key Responsibilities

Administration
• Provide support with day-to-day administrative tasks, including maintaining records and filing
systems.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, training sessions, and workshops.
• Manage office inventory and procurement processes.
• Assist internal teams and visitors with general support.

Accounts Support
• Track and monitor expenses, support budget preparation and forecasting, process
reimbursements, and maintain accurate records of invoices and payments to ensure financial
accountability and compliance.
• Assist with financial documentation and help prepare reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance by coordinating with the finance team and submitting documents on time.
• Organize documents for internal audits and maintain vendor records.

Data Entry and Management
• Accurately enter and update program, financial, and organizational data.
• Organize and maintain large volumes of data for easy storage and accessibility.
• Conduct regular data cleaning, validation, and audits to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Ensure data accuracy across various platforms and tools.

Data Operations
• Monitor and maintain data systems, ensuring efficient functioning.
• Conduct routine checks on data quality, resolving discrepancies when necessary.
• Develop and implement standardized processes for data management and entry.
• Coordinate with teams to collect and update relevant data.

Reporting and Analysis Support
• Generate data reports and summaries for stakeholders.
• Assist with data analysis for program evaluation and impact assessments.
• Support in creating data visualizations to present trends, insights, and findings.
Required Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in admin, accounts, or data entry roles (preferably in the nonprofit or education sector).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs), and basic
accounting tools like Tally, Zoho Books, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and document management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic understanding of financial processes and data privacy standards.

Educational Qualifications
• Graduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or any related discipline.
• Additional training in accounting software or office administration will be an added advantage.

General Expectations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and communicate clearly with internal and external
stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with occasional need for multi-tasking.
• Adhere to timelines, organizational values, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support the wider operations and research teams as needed.

How to Apply :
Please email to research@dreamadream.org with the job title in the subject line along with the
following documents attached:
1. Resume
2. Brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Dream a Dream is committed to upholding diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and we strongly
encourage people from underrepresented groups, within the organization and outside, to apply to
open positions. We embrace our employees’ differences of religion or belief, caste, race, age,
ethnicity, sexual orientation gender, gender identity or expression, language differences, family or
marital status, physical, mental and development abilities, social or economic class, education,
work and behavioral styles, political affiliation, and other characteristics that make us unique