Finance Consultant- Compliance for NGO

N Human Resources & Management Systems; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

N Human Resources & Management Systems in Mumbai (Santacruz) seeks a Finance Consultant – Compliance to oversee all financial statutory compliances for our NGO client. This senior role demands strong accounting expertise and leadership in governance.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Commerce/Financial Management or CA Intermediate/CA and have 10+ years in accounts/finance, with 5+ in a managerial role; prior NGO experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Commerce/Financial Management or CA Intermediate or Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounts/finance/audit with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Prior NGO experience for a minimum 5 years is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial statutory compliances.

Skills

Donor compliance

Accounting principles

Budgeting

Management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s in Commerce/Financial Management

CA Intermediate

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Tally ERP 9

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finance Consultant – Compliance

Role: The Finance Consultant will be responsible for all financial statutory compliances.

Responsibilities: Responsible for all financial statutory compliances.

Educational Requirement: Master's Degree in Commerce/Financial Management or CA Intermediate or equivalent or Chartered Accountant.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in accounts/finance/audit functions with at least 5 years and above in managerial role. Prior experience of working with non‑profit sector is must for a minimum 5 years.

Location: Santacruz

Reports to: Director–Finance

Critical Traits

• In-depth understanding of accounting and financial principles
• Strong knowledge of donor procedures, compliances, and regulations
• Sound understanding of Indian laws applicable to non‑profits, including scrutiny proceedings
• Advanced knowledge of accounting fundamentals, management control, and budgeting
• Understanding of financial structures of Indian non‑profits, especially public charitable trusts
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Results‑oriented mindset with anticipation and forward planning
• Ability to work under pressure in complex, dynamic non‑profit environments
• High integrity, sound values, and strong work ethics
• Sense of accountability, ownership, and responsibility
• Open‑minded, adaptable, and flexible approach
• Respect for equality, parity, non‑discrimination, and valuing people’s strengths
• Initiative‑driven with a strong achievement mindset

Behavioural Competencies

• Experience in managing and monitoring large budgets and multi‑donor funds
• Application of financial management tools and systems
• Effective planning and implementation to meet timelines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Strong team management, delegation, and staff capacity‑building skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to achieve deliverables through collaboration and teamwork
• Efficient utilization of organizational resources
• Building staff capacity on financial processes
• Ensuring transparency, consistency, continuity, and knowledge sharing
• Proficiency in accounting, budgeting, and IT tools (Tally ERP 9, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of management software / ERP systems (desirable)
• Application of basic project management principles