Regional Finance Manager

Job Description

JOB SUMMARYKEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe responsibilities include, but are not limited to:1. Financial AccountingLead the forecasting and staffing planning for all projects within the region (for all kinds of employment).To ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.To regularly scrutinize the ledgers, cash balance, all imprest accounts to ensure funds are properly utilized and accounting transactions are being correctly recorded.Ensuring that all bank accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.Maintaining and meeting the fund requirements at the regional office and the projects under the region.Ensuring management of filing systems and maintaining office records/registersResponsible for office cash maintenance.To closely supervise Finance Officer/Accountant at the Regional Office.2. Statutory Compliances:To coordinate with AIFT National Office Finance department for the audit process both internal and statutory and provide necessary documents and records.To support donor audits including addressing audit queries and to prepare reports and utilization certificates for the donor projects as per terms and conditions of the grant agreement.To coordinate with AIFT National Office Finance department on any statutory compliances at the Regional Office.3. Grant Management & MISCoordination with Regional Director, Program, Development and Finance teams in managing funder due diligence, grants and contracts.Review of Financial reports and documents submitted by the partners.Processing of due diligence for new partners, signing of MOUs, liaise with National Office Finance department to release tranches and final closure of individual partner grants online.Reconciliation of donor balances.To analyze donor agreements to ascertain usage of funds as per agreement with donor.4. Project Accounting:To track all advances made to projects and individuals and their timely reconciliation upon submission of bills.To coordinate with project staff for any financial queries/clarifications.To prepare donor reports /utilization certificates for donor reporting in co-ordination with program teams.To conduct financial review of selected NGO partners and submit review report.5. Any other need-based tasks/assignments given by the Regional Director or National Office Finance Department.Desired Qualification, Experience & Skills:Language requirements: Very strong command of English & Hindi (Regional Language will be an added benefit).Academic qualifications: C.A./ MBA in Finance / M.comWork experience:Around 5-8 years of experience in a supervisory role in finance and accounting function. Experience with a not-for-profit will be preferred.Experience in MS Office, especially working knowledge in MS Excel and past working on any ERP software will be preferred.KEY COMPETENCIES:Strong personal demonstrable commitment to serve those who are underprivileged.High personal Integrity.Strong PowerPoint presentation design & delivery skills.Excellent English skills written and verbal.Demonstrated excellence in time management, multi-tasking and problem-solving ability.Adaptability, flexibility, and openness to feedback.Ability to deliver under pressure and work on tight deadlines.Ability to work in fast changing environment and continuously evolving needs.Strong team playing skills.Can do attitude.Ability to work independently with large volumes of data with initiative.Ability to work with across teams and supervisors.Ability to respond positively to feedback.Ability to respect diverse point of views.,

Keyskills :
Financial AccountingStatutory CompliancesMISProject AccountingMS OfficeMS ExcelERP software