Director, Finance

Role Overview: As a Director of Finance at our organisation, you will play a pivotal role in restoring vision for millions of people in low-income settings across India. You will have a challenging and meaningful career path in finance, accounts, and the social sector. Your key focus areas will be finance and accounts, requiring a proactive and dynamic approach. You will provide expert guidance, timely and accurate support, and independently perform complex tasks to support grant processes and contracts activities. Collaboration with other departments/functions such as programs, resource mobilisation, supply chain, human resources, and information technology will be essential. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and review financial reports, including budget variance analysis and program expenditure reports - Oversee the implementation of financial software, analytical tools, and process improvements - Act as a key financial advisor to the leadership team and provide insights for data-based decision-making - Analyse financial data, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and monitor progress, performance, financial outlook, and forecasting - Drive program/department/SKU wise analysis and monitoring, monitor cash flows and fund requirements - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for review - internal, external, and Board Qualifications Required: - Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 15 to 18 years related experience - Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, and/or another relevant field - Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, and other statutory frameworks - Proficiency in accounting experience using computerised accounting systems, such as SAP, or others - Track record of managing internal and statutory audits, taxation/GST, statutory compliances, financial reporting, accounting, and negotiation of contracts Additional Details of the Company: Our organisation is focused on creating access to eyeglasses for low-income people in India. We aim to increase functioning, productivity, and income-earning potential for low-income individuals through correcting impaired vision with eyeglasses. We are committed to social change and serving our beneficiaries with high-quality eye screenings and eyeglasses. We believe in scaling our impact efficiently and running operations based on financial metrics and social impact measures. Kindly submit a cover letter and your CV/resume to hr.india@visionspring.org with your last name and "Director, Finance" in the subject line for application. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. VisionSpring Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.,