Finance Manager Delhi

NFI; Delhi; In loco; INR 1.300.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The National Foundation for India (NFI) in Delhi seeks a Finance Manager to oversee FP&A, accounting, statutory compliance, audits, and donor reporting while leading the Finance Team reporting to the Finance and Operations Director.

You will partner with program teams on budgeting and financial planning, ensuring strong controls and adherence to donor guidelines. A Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance with 10–12 years NGO experience is expected.

Competenze

• Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance is required.
• 10–12 years of relevant NGO or development sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of FCRA, Income Tax and GST regulations.

Mansioni

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with insights for leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and donor reporting processes.
• Oversee FP&A, accounting, compliance, audits and financial controls.
• Ensure timely financial reports to donors and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise finance team and build capacity across non-finance staff.

Conoscenze

CA or MBA in Finance

NGO finance experience

Regulatory knowledge

Financial software experience

Formazione

Chartered Accountant

MBA in Finance

Strumenti

Tally

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Delhi

Reports to: Finance and Operations Director (FOD)

Type: Full-time

About the Organization

The National Foundation for India (NFI) has been working for over 30 years as a capacity building institution, for strengthening civil society organisations towards promotion of social justice. NFI creates pathways for communities to improve their own lives while advancing public understanding of critical social issues, ensuring no one is left behind. In this endeavour, NFI has partnered with more than 500organizations working on critical issues at the grassroots in hard-to-reach areas.

Position Summary

Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting operations, like FP&A, financial reporting, book-keeping and accountancy, statutory and regulatory compliances, internal and external audits of the organization. The role ensures that all financial processes align with internal policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations. Finance Manager will lead the Finance Team and report to Finance and Operations Director of National Foundation for India.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and provide insights to the leadership team.
• Work closely with Finance and Operations Director in institutionalizing the financial systems and processes
• Support program teams in financial planning and monitoring.
• Due diligence and review the periodic financial reports of the partner organizations
• Travel to the field and NFI office locations
• Manage investment portfolio and get best yield on the investible funds.
• 2. Budgeting & Forecasting
• Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with department heads.
• Monitor budget vs actuals and flag variances for action.
• Prepare donor-specific budgets for proposals and reporting.
• Monitor budget and costs associated with procurement to ensure expenditures stay within the approved budget and contribute to operational efficiency.
• Ensuring that procurement practices comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies falls under the operational head's responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with donor financial guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to donors as per schedules.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all project expenses.
• Process Due Diligence for partner selection, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of their operational, financial, and strategic aspects.
• Evaluate financial records submitted by partners to identify discrepancies, assess risk, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal audit and legal teams to address issues related to partner audits and ensure follow-up on corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of audit processes, findings, and resolutions.
• 4. Audit & Compliance
• Coordinate internal and external audits (statutory, donor, etc.).
• Ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Stay updated on financial regulations like FCRA, Income Tax Act and other applicable regulations to NGOs.
• Ensure Fixed asset management across all NFI offices.
• 5. Accounting & Systems
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions and team.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors, staff, and partners.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts and bank statements.
• Periodic review of Accounts Receivables and Payables
• Maintain financial records in line with best practices.
• Work with finance software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, or ERP systems).
• 6. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
• Supervise the finance and accounting staff.
• Build capacity of non-finance staff in financial policy and procedures.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Finance and Operations Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance.
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience, preferably in the NGO/development sector.
• Strong understanding of regulations like FCRA, Income Tax, GST etc
• Experience with financial management software.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Team player with leadership ability.

Compensation

Annual renumeration up to INR13,00,000 to INR15,00,000 (inclusive of applicable taxes) based on experience. Travelling expenses related to project will be borne by the organisation.

Contract Period

Fixed Term Contract (renewable annually)

Diversity Policy

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the society, irrespective of caste, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, i.e. SCs (Dalits), STs (Adivasi), and religious minorities. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Last Date for Applying

Last date to apply: 13 th November 2026