Finance Manager, Delhi

Role: Finance Manager, Delhi

Experience: 6- 8 years

Salary: 10- 12 LPA

Note: Experience in the NGO/Development Sector is mandatory.

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About the Role:

We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to lead financial management, compliance, donor reporting, and project finance operations within a growing NGO. The role requires a strong understanding of fund utilization, statutory compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and project-based financial management.

The Finance Manager will work closely with leadership, program teams, donors, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure robust financial governance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting-

• Manage the organizations accounting and financial management systems.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections.
• Develop and maintain project-wise financial dashboards for budget tracking and expense monitoring.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Budget vs. Actuals, MIS, and financial performance reports for leadership review.
• Monitor fund utilization across projects and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, ledger reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.

2. Donor & Grant Management-

• Prepare and submit donor financial reports in prescribed formats.
• Track grant utilization and ensure adherence to donor guidelines and budget allocations.
• Coordinate grant requests, fund releases, and utilization reporting.
• Support donor audits and financial reviews by maintaining complete and accurate documentation.

3. Compliance & Audit-

• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory requirements and applicable regulations.
• Manage PF, TDS, Income Tax, GST (where applicable), payroll-related compliances, and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate internal, statutory, and donor audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Maintain compliance documentation and strengthen internal financial controls.

4. Operations & Financial Controls-

• Review and verify staff reimbursements, vendor bills, invoices, contracts, and payment requests.
• Ensure proper approval processes and adherence to financial policies and SOPs.
• Oversee payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Strengthen financial systems, controls, and process efficiencies.

5. Team Management & Project Support-

• Supervise and mentor Junior Finance Associates.
• Provide financial guidance and support to program and project teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align financial planning with organizational and project objectives.
• Support organizational decision-making through financial analysis and strategic insights.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduation in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CA Inter, MBA Finance, M.Com, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience, with at least 4–5 years in the NGO/development sector.
• Prior experience managing donor-funded projects and grant reporting.
• Exposure to fund utilization reporting, statutory compliance, payroll, and audit management.
• Demonstrated managerial experience, including team supervision and stakeholder management.
• Strong project management and financial planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in Tally, MS Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Willingness to travel as required.

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