Position Summary
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial, legal, and
compliance matters for the organization. The role will require a strong understanding of financial
management, accounting principles, legal compliance and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Compliance:
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Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws, Companies Act,
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, GST, Social Security, and other applicable laws.
Monitor and implement policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
Monitor and assess compliance risks and implement measures to mitigate these risks.
Provide guidance and support to other departments on legal compliance matters.
Financial Management:
Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures in line with
the organization's goals and objectives.
Examine financial and legal documents to verify accuracy and adherence to financial
regulations and acceptable financial principles.
Focus on daily and month-end accounting to determine results, including P&L activity (cost
splitting, classification of expenses), balance sheet activity (deferrals, accruals), and accounts-
receivable cash application, in compliance with standard accounting principles. Manage and oversee the budgeting process, including forecasting and budget monitoring.
Ensure the organization's financial records are accurate and up to date.
Oversee the preparation of audit reports and liaise with external auditors and internal auditors.
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Conducting financial analysis and forecasting to identify financial risks and opportunities.
Prepare financial reports and statements, including monthly financial statements, variance
analyses, and annual financial statements.
Preparing regular financial reports for the management team, Audit and Finance Sub-
Committee and National Committee.
Prepare analytical financial reports and dashboards for review by the management team and
the Audit and Finance Sub-Committee.
Under the guidance of the Director Finance, Director Operations and CEO, develop a robust
Risk Matrix and ensure its regular updation – this will include the identification and
assessment of existing and potential risks to the organisation including financial, legal, and
operational risks.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Ambitious, energetic, and hard-working professional committed to improving lives among
India’s most marginalised communities. Must share a sense of urgency about development.
Exceptional analytical and communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation
competencies: fluency in English and Hindi is required.
Must enjoy working in horizontal, cross-functional teams across departments and institutions;
needs to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, as well as situational authority and
leadership.
Should be capable of meeting short deadlines and producing quality materials with a fast
turnaround.
Solution-oriented, creative problem-solver, who can be versatile and is willing to work
around obstacles.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field required (CA/ CS preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal compliance, financial management, accounting,
preferably in an NGO or other non-profit organization.
Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk management principles.
The role requires a high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Willingness to travel to programme locations, often located in remote rural areas
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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Position Summary
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial, legal, and
compliance matters for the organization. The role will require a strong understanding of financial
management, accounting principles, legal compliance and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws, Companies Act,
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, GST, Social Security, and other applicable laws.
Monitor and implement policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
Monitor and assess compliance risks and implement measures to mitigate these risks.
Provide guidance and support to other departments on legal compliance matters.
Financial Management:
Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures in line with
the organization's goals and objectives.
Examine financial and legal documents to verify accuracy and adherence to financial
regulations and acceptable financial principles.
Focus on daily and month-end accounting to determine results, including P&L activity (cost
...
splitting, classification of expenses), balance sheet activity (deferrals, accruals), and accounts-
receivable cash application, in compliance with standard accounting principles. Manage and oversee the budgeting process, including forecasting and budget monitoring.
Ensure the organization's financial records are accurate and up to date.
Oversee the preparation of audit reports and liaise with external auditors and internal auditors.
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Conducting financial analysis and forecasting to identify financial risks and opportunities.
Prepare financial reports and statements, including monthly financial statements, variance
analyses, and annual financial statements.
Preparing regular financial reports for the management team, Audit and Finance Sub-
Committee and National Committee.
Prepare analytical financial reports and dashboards for review by the management team and
the Audit and Finance Sub-Committee.
Under the guidance of the Director Finance, Director Operations and CEO, develop a robust
Risk Matrix and ensure its regular updation – this will include the identification and
assessment of existing and potential risks to the organisation including financial, legal, and
operational risks.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Ambitious, energetic, and hard-working professional committed to improving lives among
India’s most marginalised communities. Must share a sense of urgency about development.
Exceptional analytical and communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation
competencies: fluency in English and Hindi is required.
Must enjoy working in horizontal, cross-functional teams across departments and institutions;
needs to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, as well as situational authority and
leadership.
Should be capable of meeting short deadlines and producing quality materials with a fast
turnaround.
Solution-oriented, creative problem-solver, who can be versatile and is willing to work
around obstacles.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field required (CA/ CS preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal compliance, financial management, accounting,
preferably in an NGO or other non-profit organization.
Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk management principles.
The role requires a high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Willingness to travel to programme locations, often located in remote rural areas
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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