Job Description for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for SEWA Skill School:

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, ensuring financial sustainability, transparency, compliance, and effective stewardship of organizational resources. The CFO will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, accounting, donor and CSR fund management, statutory compliance, risk management, audit coordination, and financial strategy.

The CFO will play a critical role in supporting organizational growth, strengthening governance, and ensuring productive utilization of grants and program funds while maintaining the highest standards of accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Develop and execute a long-term financial sustainability strategy aligned with the organization & mission and growth objectives.
- Advise the CEO and Board on financial implications of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and expansion plans.
- Support fundraising efforts through financial planning, proposal costing, and sustainability models.
- Participate in strategic planning and organizational decision-making.

Financial Planning & Budget Management

- Prepare five years business plan
- Lead annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning processes.
- Develop program, project, and organizational budgets.
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
- Ensure effective allocation and utilization of financial resources.
- Develop financial projections and scenario analyses for new initiatives.

Grant, CSR & Donor Fund Management

- Oversee financial management of CSR grants, foundation funding, government contracts, and donor-supported projects.
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements, grant conditions, and donor requirements.
- Establish systems for project-wise budgeting and expenditure tracking.
- Review and approve utilization certificates (UCs), financial reports, and donor submissions.




- Support proposal development with financial models, costing, and sustainability assessments.
- Ensure optimal utilization of restricted and unrestricted funds.

Accounting & Financial Operations

- Oversee accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, treasury, and banking operations.
- Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial management systems.
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and supporting documentation.
- Review and provide financial inputs on contracts, MoUs, funding arrangements and other documents to safeguard the organization & financial interests.

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with:

- Companies Act, 2013 (Section 8 provisions)
- Income Tax Act
- GST regulations
- TDS requirements
- CSR reporting requirements
- Labour and employment regulations
- Applicable state and central government regulations

Coordinate statutory, internal, donor, and project audits.

- Present financial information to the Board and relevant committees.
- Develop and strengthen governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
- Ensure implementation of finance policies and delegation of authority systems.

Financial Reporting & Impact Accountability

- Develop dashboards and financial performance reports for leadership and Board review.
- Monitor key financial and operational indicators.
- Support impact reporting by integrating financial and programmatic performance data.




- Provide insights on cost effectiveness and program efficiency.
- Facilitate data-driven decision-making.

Investment & Treasury Management

- Develop policies for treasury and reserve management.
- Monitor organizational liquidity and investment strategies.
- Manage banking relationships and financial institution partnerships.
- Ensure prudent utilization and safeguarding of organizational assets.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.
- Build financial literacy and budget ownership across departments.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Strengthen finance systems and digital financial management capabilities.

Qualifications

Education

- Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
- MBA (Finance), CMA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Additional certifications in nonprofit finance, governance, risk, or compliance are desirable.

Experience

- 12-18 years of progressive finance experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Experience in Section 8 companies, NGOs, educational institutions, social enterprises, or development-sector organizations preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing CSR funds, donor grants, and government-funded programs.
- Experience interacting with Boards, auditors, donors, and regulatory authorities.

Desired Leadership Attributes

- Mission-driven and values-based leadership.
- High integrity and commitment to transparency.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
- Ability to balance financial discipline with social impact objectives.
- Collaborative and stakeholder-oriented approach.

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📌 Compliance, Governance & Risk Management Professional (Gujarat)
🏢 SEWA
📍 Gujarat