Role & responsibilities The Manager Finance & Accounts will be responsible for ensuring effective financial management, statutory compliance, robust internal controls, accurate financial reporting and audit readiness, while strengthening financial systems and processes across CInI and its partner organisations.
Key Accountabilities
- Finalise books of accounts in compliance with applicable Indian Accounting Standards and statutory requirements.
- Ensure effective financial controls and adherence to organisational policies, frameworks and SOPs.
- Ensure statutory compliance with Income Tax, TDS, GST, FCRA, labour laws and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinate internal, statutory and donor audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Review accounting entries and ensure accurate recording, verification and approval as per the prescribed approval matrix.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of donor utilisation certificates and project financial reports.
- Lead ERP/accounting system implementation, automation,
integration and process improvement initiatives.
- Review financial processes and SOPs, identify control gaps and implement corrective measures.
- Conduct field visits to CInI offices and partner organisations to review financial records, fund utilisation and compliance.
- Review partner organisation finances and verify expenditure compliance with donor agreements and organisational policies.
- Prepare financial reconciliations and management reports, analyse variances, pending advances and financial risks.
- Provide technical guidance to Finance & Accounts colleagues and support knowledge sharing and continuous process improvement.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CMA/ICMAI Intermediate
- Experience: 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with a reputed organisation.(preferably in the NGO/development sector)