Finance Manager, Delhi

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 or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 68 years of relevant experience with at least 45 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.

Hiring process:

Step 1: Pre-Work (1-2 days)
Step 2: R1 Interview (In-person)
Step 3: Final Interview (In-person)

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 17 2026 on Ground Zero

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