Program Manager (Finance & Proposal Examination)

Haryana Knowledge Corporation; Panchkula; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Haryana Knowledge Corporation invites applications for a senior financial management role focused on monitoring and evaluation of development projects in Haryana. You will assess project proposals, manage financial risks, and oversee audits across PIAs under the State Rural Livelihoods Mission.

Proficiency in MS Office, PFMS EAT Module, and compliance with government rules is essential. They require 7+ years post-qualification experience, with Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7 years post-qualification experience in financial monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Experience in project appraisal from financial risk perspective.
• Audit, finalization of accounts, and audit management experience.
• Experience in financial management of World Bank/aided projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Examine DDU-GKY project proposals on Kaushal Bharat Portal (Technical and Financial Appraisal).
• Draft notes, letters and proposals under Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
• Background check on PIA credentials, performance, and financial health.
• Verify norms, district costs, and cost categorization (one-time vs recurring).
• Prepare notes with observations, queries and cost calculations.
• Present proposals to the state proposal screening committee.
• Process statements of expenditures and Utilization Certificates.
• Calculate penalties for non-compliance and manage bank guarantees.
• Coordinate internal, AG Audit, and CA Audit of PIAs.
• Ensure compliance with DDU-GKY, SOP, GST, TDS, EPF/ESI; support MOUs and contracts.
• Issue non-compliance penalties and show-cause notices; participate in workshops.

Skills

English & Hindi communication

MS Office & Email literacy

Financial monitoring & evaluation

Education

Chartered Accountant

M.Com

CFA

MBA (Finance)

Tools

PFMS EAT Module

MS Excel

Job description

A. Required Education Qualification

• Chartered Accountant with 4 years' experience OR M.COM/Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) / MBA (Finance) preferably with 1st Division.

B. Experience Required

• Should have 7 years post qualification relevant technical and managerial experience in financial monitoring & evaluation of projects.
• Proven experience in Project Appraisal from financial risk perspective, project financial performance management.
• Experience in conducting audit, finalization of accounts and management of audit preferred Experience in developing financial process and systems for development projects.
• Prior experience in financial management of world bank/aided projects is desirable Knowledge and experience of government financial rules (GFR/DFR) is desirable.

C. Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Examine DDU-GKY project proposal from PIAs on Kaushal Bharat Portal (Technical and Financial Appraisal).
• Drafting of notes, official letters and proposals based on skill set essentially desired and scope of designation under umbrella of Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
• Background check on PIA credentials, past performance, blacklisting status, financial health, bank guarantee.
• Verification of common norms, residential/ non-residential categories A/B/C district costs, onetime Vs. recurring costs.
• Preparation of notes with observations, queries with cost calculations.
• Presentation of proposals to state proposal screening committee chaired by Chief Executive Officer, Additional Chief Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, Haryana.
• Verification and processing of Statement of expenditures, Utilization Certificates.
• Calculation of penalty(ies) against non-compliance, bank guarantee account management.
• Coordination in internal, statutory, AG Audit, CA Audit of PIAs.
• Ensure implementation of compliances to DDU-GKY, SOP, GST, TDS, EPF/ESI compliance, in skill projects.
• Issue non-compliance penalty, fund withholding, show cause notice preparation.
• Attend State/ National level workshops/ webinars/ meetings etc. and support in finalizing minutes of meeting to other State Program Managers as and when required.
• Team management at district level across Haryana.
• Support State Program Managers of other domains.
• Other assignments as per directions of client.

D. Skills Required

• Excellent English & Hindi Communication Skills radiating well-versed with the knowledge and self-learning attitude towards adopting government work environment (Drafting of notes, letters, reports, presentations).
• Practical knowledge of MS Office, E-mail. In-depth knowledge on DDU-GKU guidelines, SoP, common norms, evident expertise in skill development sector, finance and fund management, audit and compliance, MIS dashboard and reporting, Team management, basic knowledge of legal notices for recovery, MoU, contract management, Hands-on experience in PFMS EAT Module, Utilization Certificates.

E. Last Date of Apply

• 10th November 2026