Finance Officer

Finance Officer, Seva Foundation, Work Remotely from Delhi/ NCR

1. POSITION VACANT: Finance Officer, Seva Foundation, Work Remotely from Delhi/ NCR

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

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Function:

Finance Officer (FO)

Regional Director - Asia

Key Job Responsibilities:

(A) Finance Management and Monitoring

(1) Ensure financial management, control, and regulatory compliance by adhering to the local partner organizations’ policies at the National and partner levels;

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(3) Track the implementation of financial yearly targets and measurable metrics for Finance performance, both for individual team members and project teams;

(4) Support long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the organization’s strategic and project plans;

(5) Undertake need-based pan-India travel to the project partners and stakeholders.

(B) Statutory Compliances

(1) Coordinate with auditors and providing necessary documents and records, as necessary;

(3) Ensure FCRA compliance of all partner institutions and track copies of FCRA documentation.

(C) Grant Management

(1) Conducte quarterly reviews of the partners and program budgets, preparing analytical reports like BvA, burn rate, financial runway, and sharing key highlights with the Program team;

(2) Coordinate with program officers to manage fund release, receiving the fund request letter/ invoice from hospitals, and supporting in cash projection planning for India budget;

(3) Review financial reports and documents submitted by partners;

(4) Process due diligence for new partners and existing partners during the preparation of annual agreements;

(5) Finalize the closure of individual partner grants and support in fund utilization as per timelinee;

(6) Analyz donor agreements to ascertain the usage of funds as per agreements with donors, in coordination with the Director, Grants;

(7) Provide documents and information for new grant proposals;

(8) Support the Program team on issues, trends, and changes in financial operating performance and operational delivery, while proactively communicating anticipated issues before they arise.

(D) Project Accounting

(1) Conduct project accounting for projects implemented through partner NGOs to ensure timely and accurate booking of project expenses;

(2) Track all advances made to projects and ensuring their timely reconciliation;

(3) Coordinate with staff team and consultants for timely expense report and invoice submission;

(4) Prepare donor reports/ utilization certificates for donor reporting in coordination with program teams;

(5) Safeguard organizational interests in India.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in finance

Experience

(1) Minimum eight years of experience relevant experience in finance and accounting;

(2) Supervisory experience in the non-profit sector is required;

(3) Demonstrated experience with budgeting and financial analysis;

(4) Robust experience with spreadsheets and accounting/ finance software;

(5) Experience in customer service or client relations a plus.

Skills and Competencies

(1) Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience providing sensitive feedback in a diplomatic manner;

(2) Possess analytical and problem-solving skills;

(3) Clear understanding of compliance requirements;

(4) Ability to write clearly and concisely;

(5) Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.

Attributes:

The incumbent should be capable of managing multiple and complex tasks; thrive under pressure, time, and complexity; have strong people skills and the ability to develop a strong team spirit; and be capable of interfacing successfully with internal actors, donors, and partners to resolve program issues. S/he should also feel comfortable with Excel spreadsheets and consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. The incumbent should be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to multitask.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

6. LOCATION:

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10. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

11. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply online at https://sams.co.in/jobs/job-description/finance-officer/360 at the earliest.

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