Manager - Program Finance

• *Role Summary**

Manager \- Program Finance will play an operational role in strengthening financial management, grant governance, compliances across themes and partner organizations. The role requires a strong understanding of NGO finance, grant operations, compliance, budgeting, and institutional processes, combined with the ability to work closely with program teams and external partners.

• *Key Responsibilities**

1\. Facilitate the finance due diligence process

• Conduct financial due diligence of prospective and existing partner NGOs prior to the grant onboarding and renewal process.
• Evaluate adequacy of accounting systems, internal controls, governance structures, and financial management practices of prospective partners.
• Assess compliance status related to Income Tax, FCRA, and other applicable statutory registrations.
• Review organizational policies and processes to identify financial, operational, compliance, and governance risks, if any.
• Prepare and present structured due diligence reports for internal review committees and management decision\-making.

2\. Grant Management \& Financial Review

• Review annual financial reports, supporting documents, and ensure timely fund disbursement to NGO partners as per the agreement timelines.
• Ensure optimal and compliant utilization of grant funds aligned with grant terms as well as organizational requirements.
• Periodically update status and workflow at the grant management portal to reflect accurate information related to active grants.
• Ensure lifecycle management with respect to the financial aspects of assigned grants till closure.

3\. Capacity Building \& Collaboration

• Support partner organizations in strengthening accounting systems and financial processes by providing ongoing financial handholding and advisory support.
• Work closely with grant leads, core accounts, legal, and other relevant internal stakeholders for effective grant operations.
• Facilitate timely responses to finance and compliance\-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.

• *Qualification \& Experience**

• MBA (Finance) / M.Com / ICWA or equivalent qualification.
• 15 \- 20 years of relevant experience in NGO finance, grant management, or program finance.
• Strong understanding of:

+ NGO accounting and bookkeeping

+ Grant budgeting and financial analysis

+ Statutory compliances (FCRA, Income Tax, CSR\-related compliance, etc.)

+ Audit coordination and donor reporting

• Experience working with non\-profit organizations, foundations, or development sector institutions.
• Experience engaging with program teams, auditors, finance committees, and partner organizations preferred.
• *Skills \& Competencies**

• Strong analytical and financial review capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of budgeting, compliance, and grant operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to simplify financial concepts for non\-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively to field locations and partner organizations as required.

• *Key Attributes**

• Collaborative and solution\-oriented approach
• Strong integrity and accountability
• Ability to work independently in dynamic environments
• Commitment to strengthening institutional systems and governance in the social sector

This opportunity is with an organization in the development and social impact sector.