Finance Executive

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW); India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi seeks a Finance Executive/Finance Officer to own budgets and drive financial execution. You will ensure donor fund tracking, timely statutory filings, payroll, and vendor payments while coordinating across teams for accurate inputs.

The role requires 2–7 years in non-profit/CSR sectors, familiarity with Zoho Books/Tally, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. A proactive, responsible professional with leadership potential is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field (essential).
• CA Inter, M.Com, or MBA Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and monitoring of project budgets.
• Assist in donor fund tracking, grant utilization, and reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance (FCRA, GST, TDS, etc.).
• Assist in payroll processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely financial inputs.
• Draft, review, and support financial documentation for grants and consultancy contracts.
• Build clarity and consistency in internal reports and MIS.
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively solve problems before escalation.
• Create systems and processes where they don’t yet exist.
• Contribute to automation, migration, and digital improvement efforts.
• Handle data management in Zoho Books, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Participate in internal audits and respond to audit queries
• Bring structure to ambiguity and support clean, efficient execution
• Keeping a close watch on the Council’s statutory compliance
• Close coordination with the HR and Admin team related to financial matters
• All other supporting tasks

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting

CA Inter

MBA Finance

M.Com

Tools

Zoho Books

Tally

Job description

Job Description:

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Finance Executive/ Finance Officer – Accounts and Finance

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we are deliberateabout what we stand for (and what we dont stand for!) as an employer. So, ifthe below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on researchand impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership through initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you andhelp you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in other organizations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, cometogether at CEEW
• You will get above-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others

DesignationOffered

FinanceExecutive/ Finance Officer

Team/Focusarea

Finance

Location

New Delhi, India

Reportingto

Senior Finance Officer

Purpose

We are looking for a self-driven Finance Officer whocan take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. This person will play a pivotalrole in ensuring nothing gets stuck at the top by becoming a dependable middlelayer within the team. The Finance Officer will drive execution, bring clarityto ambiguity, and lead through trust and example.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive,committed to excellence, and eager to grow into a future leadership position.You will support a high-performance finance function that underpins CEEW’smission in the energy and environment space.

Job Duties andAccountabilities

• Support the preparation andmonitoring of project budgets.
• Assist in donor fund tracking,grant utilisation, and reporting
• Ensure timely and accuratestatutory compliance (FCRA, GST, TDS, etc.)
• Assist in payroll processing,vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate across teams toensure timely financial inputs.
• Draft, review, and supportfinancial documentation for grants and consultancy contracts.
• Build clarity and consistency ininternal reports and MIS.
• Identify bottlenecks andproactively solve problems before escalation
• Create systems and processeswhere they don’t yet exist.
• Contribute to automation,migration, and digital improvement efforts.
• Handle data management in toolslike Zoho Books, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Participate in internal auditsand respond to audit queries
• Bring structure to ambiguity andsupport clean, efficient execution
• Keeping a close watch on theCouncil’s statutory compliance.
• Close coordination with the HRand Admin team related to financial matters.
• All other supporting tasks

Selection Criteria

Educational Background

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, orrelated field (essential)
• Professional qualifications (CA Inter, M. Com, or MBAFinance) preferred.

Experience

• 2-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit, CSR,or development sector context
• Experience handlingdonor compliance, statutory filings, and internal processes.
• Exposure to Zoho Books,Tally, or similar systems.

Technical Skills

• Strong command ofExcel, Google Sheets, PPT’s and Storytelling tools.
• Working knowledge ofGST, TDS, FCRA, and Income Tax.
• Comfortable creatingfinancial reports and PowerPoint summaries for decision-makers.

Behavioural Competencies

• Self-driven with astrong sense of responsibility
• Go-getter mindset withhigh ownership of work
• Excellent written andverbal communication
• Able to lead by exampleand work with minimal supervision
• Ability to turn vagueasks into structured outputs
• Comfortable working ina fast-paced, evolving environment
• We value initiative, clarity, consistency, and calm executionunder pressure.

Compensation

CEEW offers competitive compensationcommensurate with the experience and matching the best ofstandards adopted by industry or other similarorganizations for similar roles.

Application process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employerand the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender,caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged toapply.

Only shortlisted candidates will becontacted. We appreciate your interest.

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