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 strong 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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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 stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

· MBA (Finance) / M.Com / ICWA or equivalent qualification.

· 7–15 years of relevant experience in NGO finance, grant management, or program finance.

· Strong understanding of:

1. NGO accounting and bookkeeping
2. Grant budgeting and financial analysis
3. Statutory compliances (FCRA, Income Tax, CSR-related compliance, etc.)
4. Audit coordination and donor reporting

· Experience working with non-profit organizations, foundations, or development sector institutions. · Experience engaging with program teams, auditors, finance committees, and partner organizations preferred.

Skills & Competencies

· Strong analytical and financial review capabilities.

· Excellent understanding of budgeting, compliance, and grant operations.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to simplify financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.

· High attention to detail and process orientation.

· Ability to manage multiple grants and stakeholders simultaneously.

· Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.

· Willingness to extensive travel to field locations and partner organizations as required.

Key Attributes

· Cooperative and solution-oriented approach

· Strong integrity and accountability

· Ability to work independently in dynamic environments

· Commitment to strengthening institutional systems and governance in the social sector

Locations: Kolkata & Guwahati

📌 Manager – Program Finance (Kolkata and Guwahati)
🏢 Azim Premji Foundation
📍 Kolkata