Finance and Accounts Manager

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