Job description
Designation: Finance Consultant- Compliance Role: The Finance Consultant will be responsible for all financial statutory compliances. Educational Requirement: Master's Degree in Commerce/ Financial Management or CA Intermediate or equivalent or Chartered Accountant. Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in accounts/ finance/ audit functions with at least 5 years and above in managerial role.
Prior experience of working with non-profit sector is must for a minimum 5 years Location: Santacruz Reports to: Director-Finance CRITICAL TRAITS In-depth understanding of accounting and financial principles Strong knowledge of donor procedures, compliances, and regulations Sound understanding of Indian laws applicable to non-profits, including scrutiny proceedings Advanced knowledge of accounting fundamentals, management control, and budgeting Understanding of financial structures of Indian non-profits, especially public charitable trusts Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Results-oriented mindset with anticipation and forward planning Ability to work under pressure in complex, dynamic non-profit environments High integrity, sound values, and strong work ethics Sense of accountability, ownership, and responsibility Open-minded, adaptable, and flexible approach Respect for equality, parity, non-discrimination, and valuing people’s strengths Initiative-driven with a strong achievement mindset BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Experience in managing and monitoring large budgets and multi-donor funds Application of financial management tools and systems Effective planning and implementation to meet timelines Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously Strong team management, delegation, and staff capacity-building skills Clear and effective written and verbal communication Ability to achieve deliverables through collaboration and teamwork Efficient utilization of organizational resources Building staff capacity on financial processes Ensuring transparency, consistency, continuity, and knowledge sharing Proficiency in accounting, budgeting, and IT tools (Tally ERP 9, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Working knowledge of management software / ERP systems (desirable) Application of basic project management principles