About Dasra:Dasra’s bold aspiration is a transformed India where a billion thrive with dignity and equity. Established in 1999, Dasra is India’s leading strategic philanthropy foundation, working with philanthropists and high-impact social entrepreneurs to bring together knowledge, funding, and talent as a catalyst for social change. Dasra was founded on the simple premise that supporting non-profits in their growth will scale their impact on the vulnerable lives they serve. Beginning with incubating NGOs like Magic Bus and Villgro and enabling them to scale, two decades later this theory of change continues to thrive at Dasra. It now encompasses strengthening leading NGOs, magnifying philanthropists’ impact, and enabling government to better serve communities.Dasra embraces diversity across people and communities through multiplicity in composition integrated with structures, culture and policies, enhancing inclusion and belonging for all in letter and spirit. We envision a team that includes people across caste, religion, gender, economic status, geography, disability and other underrepresented communities, supported by organizational structures that enable collective, transparent and fair decision making, guided by policies that facilitate growth and authenticity within an environment of openness and listening.We believe that GEDI in our institutional and programmatic endeavours will enhance, drive and accelerate social impact and social change through an integration of the worldviews of the most marginalized, recognition of their vulnerabilities, rights and potentials and through prioritization of their needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Grant & Fund Management
- Oversee the full lifecycle of grants: due diligence, KYC, fund flow, disbursement, monitoring, reporting, and systems implementation.
- Ensure accurate and timely utilization and reporting in line with donor requirements and statutory norms.
- Strengthen processes to enhance compliance, transparency, and accountability.
- Accounting & Financial Management
- Supervise day-to-day accounting, ledgers, reconciliations, and payables/receivables.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and preparation of financial statements.
- Maintain and update agreement master; coordinate pending payments with relevant teams.
- Monitor cash/fund flows and ensure sound liquidity management.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning exercises.
- Partner with leadership and program teams to prepare, monitor, and analyze budgets.
- Provide financial insights, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to aid decision-making.
- Compliance, Governance & Agreements
- Ensure compliance with global laws, FCRA, and other NGO-sector regulations.
- Draft/review donor, vendor, and partner agreements, MoUs, and contracts in line with legal and policy requirements.
- Oversee statutory filings, tax payments, and regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate smooth closure of statutory, donor, and internal audits.
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive digitization and automation of financial processes (accounting, grant, payments).
- Strengthen ERP and financial systems for real-time reporting and compliance.
- Implement robust internal controls and continuous process improvements.
- Banking & Treasury Management
- Manage banking operations—account opening/closure, fund transfers, reconciliations.
- Maintain strong banking relationships for smooth and secure transactions.
- Monitor inward remittances, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee investment of surplus funds, ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal returns.
- Maintain updated signatories, mandates, and authorization protocols.
- Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Mentor, and build capacity within the finance and governance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.
- Ensure clear role allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Deliver timely and accurate reports to donors, leadership, and regulators.
- Support board sub-committees with financial insights and risk assessments.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to program teams for effective fund utilization and compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Inter CA preferred; Master’s in Commerce/Finance with relevant specialization acceptable.
- Experience: 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounts; experience in the nonprofit/social sector strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Tally ERP/QuickBooks (or equivalent), MS Excel; exposure to ERP, Flux and automation tools is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong expertise in accounting, financial management, and grant management.
- Proven ability to analyze and present complex data in a simple, actionable way.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with team-building skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to timelines, accuracy, and compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, solution-driven, and process-oriented mindset.
- High ethical standards aligned with Dasra’s mission and values.
