About

Aria CFO Services is a mission-driven CFO advisory firm that partners with philanthropists, charities, and CSR agencies to bring transparency, governance, and streamlined financial processes to the development sector. Our work spans compliance, accounting, financial reporting, internal control design, and budget strategy validation. Since our founding in 2011, we have supported 450+ clients across India.

The Role

Do you see finance not just as numbers, but as a powerful tool for social change? Aria CFO Services is looking for an Assistant Manager – NGO Finance & Compliance to work with NGOs and social enterprises across India.

You will be part of a team that designs, builds, and implements solutions to client needs in finance, taxation, and the laws that govern the development sector. You will work closely with your team, engage with multiple stakeholders, and contribute research-based insight and practical problem-solving.

Key Details

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of post-articleship experience
- Reports to: Senior Manager
- Location: Marine Lines, Mumbai (in-person role)
- CTC: ₹8,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 per annum
- Start date: Immediate
- Work days & hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Travel: Occasional travel within Mumbai, and other Indian cities
- Job type: Full-time

What You'll Do Client Management & Leadership

- Serve as the primary point of contact for client finance, compliance, and taxation matters
- Manage client relationships with professionalism and empathy
- Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including leadership, auditors, donors, and programme teams
- Guide and support client staff and junior team members in day-to-day operations
- Work independently and take ownership of deliverables
- Promote a collaborative, process-driven team culture

Compliance & Financial Management





- Manage client compliance across FCRA, Income Tax, TDS, GST, and Professional Tax
- Review financial statements, books of accounts, and MIS reports through to audit closure
- Review donor utilisation reports and proposals, and suggest improvements for optimal fund use
- Support payroll structuring and allocations based on donor and management priorities
- Prepare and monitor organisational budgets and expenditure reports
- Review agreements from a legal and financial perspective
- Oversee internal and statutory audit processes

What We're Looking For Must-haves

- Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of post-articleship experience
- Working knowledge of Income Tax, TDS, and GST
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Tally / ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Able to work in person from our Marine Lines office, Monday to Friday

Good to have

- Exposure to FCRA compliance
- Understanding of charitable trust taxation — registration, exemption, and 80G
- CSR compliance and reporting under the Companies Act
- Donor utilisation reporting and grant budgeting
- Client-servicing experience, particularly with NGOs, foundations, or CSR teams

Who Does Well at Aria People who do well here bring a passion that is fuelled by purpose and direction. They care about the sector our clients serve, and they know where they want their own work to lead.

They think beyond the task in front of them: they ask what happens next, flag issues before they escalate, and propose fixes that last rather than quick patches. They take ownership of their work, communicate openly, and enjoy building capability in others as much as in themselves.

What We Offer

- Meaningful, mission-aligned work in the development sector
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of NGOs, foundations, and CSR programmes
- Opportunity for career development and leadership

📌 Chartered Accountant (CA) - NGO Finance & Compliance - Assitant Manager - 8-9 LPA (Mumbai)
🏢 Aria CFO Services
📍 Mumbai