Regional Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager, your key responsibilities will include: Financial Accounting: - Leading the forecasting and staffing planning for all projects within the region. - Ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions. - Regularly scrutinizing ledgers, cash balance, and imprest accounts to ensure proper fund utilization and accurate recording of accounting transactions. - Reconciling all bank accounts on a monthly basis. - Maintaining and meeting fund requirements at the regional office and projects. - Managing filing systems, maintaining office records, and registers. - Responsible for office cash maintenance. - Supervising Finance Officer/Accountant at the Regional Office. Statutory Compliances: - Coordinating with AIFT National Office Finance department for internal and statutory audits. - Supporting donor audits, addressing audit queries, and preparing reports and utilization certificates for donor projects. - Coordinating on any statutory compliances at the Regional Office. Grant Management & MIS: - Coordinating with regional teams in managing funder due diligence, grants, and contracts. - Reviewing financial reports and documents submitted by partners. - Processing due diligence for new partners, signing MOUs, and liaising for grant release. - Reconciling donor balances and analyzing donor agreements for fund usage. Project Accounting: - Tracking and reconciling advances made to projects and individuals. - Coordinating with project staff for financial queries. - Preparing donor reports/utilization certificates in coordination with program teams. - Conducting financial review of selected NGO partners. Other Responsibilities: - Undertaking any need-based tasks assigned by the Regional Director or National Office Finance Department. Desired Qualifications, Experience & Skills: - C.A./MBA in Finance/M.Com with around 5-8 years of supervisory experience in finance and accounting. - Proficiency in English and Hindi (knowledge of a regional language is beneficial). - Experience in MS Office, especially MS Excel, and past ERP software usage. - Demonstrated commitment to serving underprivileged individuals, high integrity, and strong problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing environments. - Strong team player with excellent communication skills and the capacity to work independently with initiative.,