The position of Consultant - Finance & Compliance at Aria CFO Services is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of post-articleship experience. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing and implementing solutions that cater to the financial, taxation, and legal needs of clients in the development sector. Collaboration with your team, engagement with various stakeholders, and providing research-based insights are key aspects of this role. As a Consultant, you will be tasked with serving as the primary point of contact for client finance, compliance, and taxation matters. Managing client relationships, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and guiding client staff or junior team members will be part of your responsibilities. You will also be responsible for overseeing compliance across various regulations such as FCRA, TDS, PT, Income Tax, and GST, as well as reviewing financial statements, donor utilisation reports, and organizational budgets. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a strong working knowledge of Excel, Tally, Word, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Being a logical thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities is essential. Prior exposure to Income Tax, FCRA, and GST laws would be advantageous. Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written, are crucial for this role. Experience in client servicing and working with NGOs would be a definite plus. This position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to engage in mission-aligned work within the development sector. You will have exposure to a diverse portfolio of NGOs and foundations, along with opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. If you envision finance as a powerful tool for social change and aspire to make a real-world impact, then this Consultant role at Aria CFO Services is the perfect fit for you.,

Consultant Finance & Compliance - CFO Services (Non-Profit Focus) CTC: ? 11,00,000 ? 12,00,000 per annum Job Description The position will be an integral part of a team that designs, builds, and implements solutions addressing client needs in finance, taxation, and laws relevant to the development sector. In this role, you will collaborate closely with your team, engage with multiple stakeholders, and contribute to research-based insights and practical problem-solving. Key Details Qualification: Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience Location: Nariman Point, Mumbai (In-person role) Start Date: Immediate Work Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Travel: Occasional travel within Mumbai, Pune, and other Indian cities Job Type: Full-time Company Description Aria CFO Services is a mission-driven CFO advisory firm that partners with philanthropists, charities, and CSR agencies to bring transparency, governance, and streamlined financial processes. Our services include compliance, accounting, financial reporting, internal control design, and budget strategy validation. Since our founding in 2011, we have supported over 300 clients across India. Position Overview Do you see finance not just as numbers, but as a powerful tool for social change Aria CFO Services is seeking a Consultant - Finance & Compliance to empower NGOs and social enterprises across India. This role offers the opportunity to be a transformative partner to organizations creating real-world impact. Roles and Responsibilities Management and Leadership Serve as the primary point of contact for client finance, compliance, and taxation matters Manage client relationships with professionalism and empathy Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders including leadership, auditors, donors, and program teams Guide and support client staff or junior team members in day-to-day operations Work independently and take ownership of deliverables Promote a collaborative, process-driven team culture Compliance & Financial Management Manage client compliance across FCRA, TDS, PT, Income Tax, and GST Review financial statements, books of accounts, and MIS reports up to audit closure Review donor utilisation reports and proposals; suggest improvements for optimal fund usage Support payroll structuring and allocations based on donor/management priorities Prepare and monitor organizational budgets and expenditure reports Review agreements from legal and financial perspectives Oversee internal and statutory audit processes Skills and Experience Strong working knowledge of Excel, Tally, Word, PowerPoint, Google Sheets and Google Docs Logical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic work environment Prior exposure to Income Tax, FCRA, and GST laws preferred Excellent spoken and written communication in English Experience in client servicing and working with NGOs is a plus Benefits Competitive compensation package Meaningful, mission-aligned work in the development sector Exposure to a diverse portfolio of NGOs and foundations Opportunity for professional development and leadership Show more Show less