Manager - Accounts & Finance

Location: Bangalore

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Minimum Experience Required: 8-12 years

About Makkala Jagriti

Makkala Jagriti is an award-winning nonprofit organization working to ensure that where a child is born

does not limit how far they can go. We partner with government schools, anganwadis, child care

institutions, and communities to enable holistic development for children and youth. As we scale our

impact across India, we are looking for a finance skilled who can strengthen our financial systems,

ensure compliance, and support sound financial decision-making.

Role Summary

The Manager - Accounts & Finance will be responsible for overseeing the organization's finance and

accounting function, ensuring robust financial management, statutory compliance, budgeting, donor

financial stewardship, and cash flow planning. The role will work closely with the CEO, program teams,

auditors, banks, statutory authorities, and an outsourced accounting partner to ensure accurate financial

reporting, strong financial controls, and effective financial management.

The role will serve as a strategic finance partner to the leadership team, enabling informed

decision-making through sound financial planning, analysis, and stewardship.

As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (XLT), the Manager - Accounts & Finance will

contribute to organizational strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and strengthening Makkala Jagriti's

systems, culture, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Cash Flow Management

- Prepare and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor organizational liquidity and identify potential funding gaps.
- Monitor grant timelines, expected donor inflows, project commitments, and cash flow





requirements across multiple funding sources (including FCRA, local, and donor-specific

accounts) to proactively identify funding gaps and support timely financial decision-making.

- Develop donor-wise and account-wise cash flow projections.
- Support leadership in financial planning and decision-making.
- Prepare financial scenarios for new grants, expansion plans, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support organizational growth.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

- Lead the annual organizational budgeting process.
- Monitor project and departmental budgets.
- Conduct monthly Budget vs. Actual analysis and highlight key variances.
- Support program teams with budget planning, revisions, and forecasting.
- Prepare financial dashboards, MIS reports, and financial analyses for leadership and the Board.
- Monitor organizational overheads and support long-term financial sustainability.

Donor Financial Management

- Monitor donor-wise budgets and fund utilization.
- Ensure expenditure complies with donor agreements and approved budgets.
- Prepare donor financial reports, utilization statements, and supporting schedules.
- Support proposal budgeting for fundraising opportunities.
- Track restricted and unrestricted funds separately.
- Coordinate financial documentation for donor due diligence and grant compliance.

Accounts & Finance Operations





- Coordinate with the outsourced accounting and bookkeeping partner to ensure accurate and

timely accounting.

- Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and monthly financial statements.
- Ensure timely processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and payroll.
- Monitor accounts payable, receivables, bank reconciliations, and financial records.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of supporting schedules and financial documentation.

Compliance & Audit

- Ensure compliance with Income Tax, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, GST (where applicable),

FCRA, and other statutory requirements.

- Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and ensure timely statutory filings.
- Coordinate statutory, donor, internal, and FCRA audits.
- Liaise with auditors, consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of recommendations.

Financial Systems & Internal Controls

- Strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure organization-wide adherence to Makkala Jagriti's financial policies and procedures, and

promote compliance through guidance, training, and periodic reviews.

- Review and improve finance processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support implementation and optimization of finance systems and ERP platforms.
- Ensure proper documentation and record management to meet audit and compliance

requirements.

- Build financial awareness across the organization by partnering with program and functional

teams to strengthen budgeting, financial planning, and responsible resource utilization.

- Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications :

- Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, MB

📌 Manager Accounts & Finance (Bengaluru)
🏢 Makkala Jagriti
📍 Bengaluru