Role Summary

Manager – Program Finance will play an operational role in strengthening financial management, grant governance, compliances across themes and partner organizations. The role requires a solid understanding of NGO finance, grant operations, compliance, budgeting and institutional processes, combined with the ability to work closely with program teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facilitate Finance Due Diligence process
Conduct financial due diligence of prospective and existing partner NGOs prior to grant onboarding and renewal process.
Evaluate adequacy of accounting systems, internal controls, governance structures, and financial management practices of prospective partners.
Assess compliance status related to Income Tax, FCRA and other applicable statutory registrations.
Review organizational policies and processes to identify financial, operational, compliance, and governance risks, if any.
Prepare and present structured due diligence reports for internal review committees and management decision-making.

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Grant Management & Financial Review
Review annual financial reports, supporting documents and ensure timely fund disbursement to NGO partners as per the agreement timelines.
Ensure optimal and compliant utilization of grant funds aligned with grant terms as well as organizational requirements.
Periodically update status and workflow at the grant management portal to reflect accurate information related to active grants.
Ensure lifecycle management with respect to the financial aspects of assigned grants till closure.

3. Capacity Building & Collaboration
Support partner organizations in strengthening accounting systems and financial processes by providing ongoing financial handholding and advisory support.
Work closely with grant leads, core accounts, legal and other relevant internal stakeholders for effective grant operations.
Facilitate timely responses to finance and compliance-related queries from internal and external

📌 Manager – Program Finance (Patna)
🏢 Azim Premji Foundation
📍 Patna