Core Responsibilities:
1. Accounting & Financial Operations
* Oversee end-to-end accounting operations of the Foundation including proper accounting records and supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
* Ensure accurate daily accounting and bookkeeping in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
* Manage monthly closing of books and bank reconciliations. * Coordinate quarterly limited review (statutory audits) and preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
* Monitor and manage cash flow requirements and liquidity planning. * Manage banking transactions and fixed deposits.
* Oversee payment processes including approval, processing, reconciliation, and vendor management.
* Ensure timely processing of financial transactions with appropriate financial controls.
* Handle opening and management of bank accounts required for the Foundation's operations.
* Ensure proper coordination with banks.
2. Budgeting & Variance Analysis
* Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. * Monitor budget utilization and conduct variance analysis against approved budgets.
* Prepare periodic MIS reports and financial performance summaries for management review.
* Prepare monthly finance dashboards.
3. Donor Reporting & Fund Utilisation
* Track donor funds and utilization across projects.
* Prepare donor utilization reports.
* Ensure proper grant accounting and compliance with donor-specific requirements.
* Coordinate with program teams for financial reporting related to grants and projects.
4. Audit & Regulatory Compliance
* Manage statutory audits, internal audits, FCRA audits, and Internal Financial Controls (IFC) audits.
* Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations. * Ensure compliance with applicable provisions under:
o Income Tax Act
o FCRA regulations
o Companies Act (where applicable)
o CSR reporting requirements
o Other applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks
* Oversee annual filings related to Income Tax and FCRA.
* Implement and maintain financial procedures.
5. Contracts & Documentation
* Review MoUs against standard formats.
* Maintain proper documentation and records management systems. 6. Liaison & Stakeholder Management
* Liaise with the listed parent company for financial reporting (consolidation), governance, and compliance requirements.
* Coordinate with bankers, auditors, regulatory authorities, and advisors. * Serve as the primary point of contact for financial and compliance matters.
7. Risk Management & Internal Controls
* Identify and mitigate financial and compliance risks.
* Strengthen internal financial controls.
* Monitor cash flow stability.
8. Operational Excellence * Drive automation and process improvements in finance and compliance functions
