Responsibilities & Duties Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close. Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner. Supports budget and forecasting activities. Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the clients operations. Provide training to new and existing staff as needed. Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc. Process month and end year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity etc. To lead on technical accounting compliance requirements, developing knowledge throughout the team and with other directorates where appropriate to ensure compliance To maintain the day-to-day relationship with our bank and other treasury service providers To support the Deputy Director of Finance with cash flow forecasting models that support the charity’s strategic business plans To review VAT returns, providing guidance to the Financial Accountant as required, managing the minimization of irrecoverable VAT. The provision of pro-active taxation/gift aid advice throughout the charity, focusing on compliance and tax minimisation To review and authorise the monthly payroll process, working with the Financial Accountant To regularly evaluate the operation of processes and controls and discuss with budget holders and/or senior management as necessary, making use of KPIs to monitor compliance To lead on compliance with the Financial Procedures Manual, ensuring that all procedures and policies are business focused and communicated effectively To collaborate across Directorates to ensure new income generation initiatives incorporate sound financial controls and efficient processes whilst meeting business need To develop and maintain a continuous improvement culture, focusing on efficient ways of working for both current and new processes Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Ability to commute/relocate: Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: Accounting: 10 years (Preferred) total work: 10 years (Preferred) CA: 10 years (Preferred) License/Certification: icwa (Preferred) Expected Start Date: 12/07/2025