Finance Manager - India

CIP; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) is hiring a Finance Manager to lead financial operations for its South Asia offices. This role involves overseeing compliance and providing strategic support for financial management across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management within an international NGO context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in financial management, preferably in an international NGO.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations in Asia and international accounting standards.
• Fluency in English required; Hindi/Bengali knowledge is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Oversee financial operations and compliance for CIP's offices in India & Bangladesh.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial management and reporting.
• Support strategic decision-making and financial excellence.

Connaissances

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Formation

Master’s degree in finance

Outils

ERP

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Finance Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial operations across our South Asia country offices, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.

About the position:

The Finance Manager for India & Bangladesh will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and compliance of CIP's offices in these countries. This role will ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial management, reporting, and analysis in alignment with organizational and donor requirements. The selected candidate will report directly to the Director of Operations and will work closely with country leadership, project teams, and regional finance staff to support strategic decision-making and finance excellence. The position will be based at the CIP office, either in New Delhi or Agra.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, preferably in an international NGO or development organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local financial regulations in India and other countries in Asia, as well as international accounting and donor reporting standards.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial analysis, and reporting in a multi-project, multi-country environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• Fluency in English required; working knowledge of Hindi and/or Bengali is an asset.
• Proficiency in financial management systems (e.g., ERP, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.