Finance Manager / Senior Finance Officer

Position Summary

The Finance Manager/Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, budgeting, donor reporting, compliance, audits, and financial planning. The ideal candidate must have prior experience working with NGOs and donor-funded projects and possess strong financial management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and organizational budgets.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and local regulations.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and cash flow.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Monitor grant expenditures and donor-funded projects.
• Prepare financial forecasts and budget variance analyses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support senior management with financial planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory reporting requirements.
• Supervise and mentor finance staff when applicable.

Required QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related field (required).
• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA Finance), or a related field (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 3–7 years of relevant finance experience.
• At least 2–3 years of NGO experience is mandatory.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects and grants.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and audits.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with donor compliance and reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Experience working with international NGOs.
• Familiarity with donor regulations (USAID, UN Agencies, EU, DFID/FCDO, etc.).

Pay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs115,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person