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Our vision is to find a #Family4EveryChild. Our mission is to ensure that all eligible abandoned, orphaned, and surrendered children across India are accounted for, and reach a positive outcome in the best interest of the child (including the legal adoption pool). WAIC (Where are India s Children) is working to ensure every child in child care Institutions reaches the legal adoption pool and potentially reaches a forever family. WAIC s flagship project is technology- enabled fieldwork. Purpose : WAIC (Where are India s Children) is conducting a project in Karnataka to assess the status of children in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and support the due process of bringing eligible children into the legal adoption pool. We seek candidates interested in the Child Welfare space to work with WAIC to collect, enter, and update data in the technology system, and to do extensive field work at the district level on the children s cases. Training will be provided to selected candidates by the WAIC team to build knowledge about CCIs, the technology platform, data collection, field work, and reporting. At the end of the project, you would have gained insights into the working of child welfare Mechanisms in India and the solutions to ensure a positive outcome for every child. Role: We are seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Executive who reports directly to the CEO. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with exposure to accounts and compliance for an NGO, a Section 8 company. The candidate will serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and the outsourced finance team. Responsibilities : Verify the employee s reimbursement claims in the Zoho Expense. Serve as a primary point of contact for employees for finance-related queries and provide timely support. Ensure accuracy and timely processing of reimbursement claims, vendor, consultant, and other party invoices, ensuring they are correctly accounted for in relevant applications. Maintain payroll information. Collect, assimilate data and coordinate with the third-party consultant to ensure timely payments of all relevant taxes. Assist in the tracking of payments to external service providers/vendors. Prepare detailed and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports that offer insights into the organization s financial performance, enabling strategic planning. Assist in the preparation of budgets, offering financial insights and data to support planning and resource allocation. Ensure all expenses are within the assigned project budget. Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely. Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues. Monitor and track all bank deposits and payments, ensuring transparency and consistency in financial transactions. Collaborate with the finance team during financial audits, ensuring compliance and providing necessary documentation and support. Collaborate with the fundraising team to provide financial information for grant proposals, donor reports and fundraising campaigns. Manage donor accounts, track donations, and ensure proper documentation and acknowledgement of contributions. Any additional responsibilities set by the CEO & Finance team. Requirements and Qualifications : 3-4 years of relevant work experience in the Finance arena is preferred. Bachelors or Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Hindi, Telugu and English. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations including PF, TDS, and PT. Strong knowledge of NGO compliances, FCRA, and best practices is mandatory. Proficiency in financial management software and spreadsheets (Tally, Zoho Books). Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Analytical skills to interpret financial data and provide insights. Strong organisational skills and time management skills. Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential information.
