Leads finance operations, including bookkeeping, monthly and quarterly close, payments, bank reconciliations, foreign remittances, cash-flow management, audits, taxation, FCRA compliance, and banking relationships. The role also oversees administrative and facilities functions, establishes finance policies and SOPs, and supports accurate, timely financial operations across the organization.
About Indus Action -
Indus Action aims to enable over 800 million vulnerable citizens in India to move irreversibly out of extreme poverty by facilitating access to critical government support to which they are entitled. We partner with communities and governments to simplify access to education, livelihoods, healthcare and welfare, using tech and better design to navigate bureaucratic hurdles.
By 2030, we aim to impact 30 million people with adequate social protection. Since 2013, our program innovations have impacted 2 million+ citizens in accessing entitlements across the above workstreams. We are building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people we serve because real change needs every voice. Together, we’re making systems work for those who need them most.
Position Summary-
We are looking for a Senior Lead Finance who will provide strategic support to program teams in preparing and managing annual budgets with adequate controls, effective monitoring, and reporting. Senior Lead will collaborate and work alongside our existing employees and volunteers in completing the assigned tasks.
Role and Responsibilities
- Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of books of accounts for bookkeeping, payment, auditing, and taxation purposes.
- Closing books of accounts on monthly/quarterly basis ensuring correctness of timely accounting of all relevant transactions, provisions, pre-paid, depreciation etc.
- Should have complete ownership of all vendor and employee related payments and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all payments.
- To monitor procedures in respect of checking and authorizing accounts for payment, as part of the finance team.
- Review monthly bank reconciliation statements of all bank accounts and update the line manager on its timely compliance.
- To receive and deal with financial queries and enquiries from departments or district offices
- To process Foreign Remittance. Coordinating with bankers for all payments.
- To ensure effective FD management from a cash flow perspective.
- Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales.
- Monitor year-end Statutory audit, Income tax Filing and periodic statutory & legal compliances
- including FCRA returns
- Leading conversations with Banks & Financial Institutions
- Establish / improve SOPs, Finance policies, and systems to facilitate compliance and effective management of finance function
Requirements
Knowledge and Technical Skills
- Strong administrative and communication skills
- Confident, self-driven and a team player
- Self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as with a team.
- Prior experience managing employee relation issues within the India country context.
- Resourceful, responsible, and self-starting
- Ability to manage data efficiently.
Behavioral Competencies and Values
- Citizen-Focused Mindset: Upholding the principle of placing the vulnerable citizen at the center of every initiative
- Entrepreneurial Energy: Showcasing ownership of time and resources to yield solutions
- Dealing with Ambiguity: Maintaining grace under pressure and showcasing a progressive approach
- Growth Mindset: Perceiving every experience as a learning curve and an opportunity for growth
- Collaboration: Cultivating productive partnerships internally and externally.
Education and Experience -
We believe that reaching our vision demands that we have the best and brightest group of leaders working to lead our organisation. Here are the minimum qualifications we look for:
- Minimum educational qualification is Post Graduation with 10+ years of experience.
- Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience in the non-profit sector
Benefits
Compensation:
The compensation will be based on the Indus Action‘s compensation benchmarking rubric. The range of compensation will be depending on the qualifications, experience and fit to the role.
The candidate would need to use his/her own laptop and the organization will bear the annual maintenance cost up to INR 12,000 per year as per actuals.
Why work with us:
Join a mission that directly impacts millions of lives across India. At our organisation, your work doesn't just improve systems; it transforms how vulnerable citizens and families access the support they deserve. You will be part of a team that has helped millions access their rightful entitlements and aims to reach 30 million people by 2030. We offer more than just a job; we provide the opportunity to use technology and innovation as tools for social justice. Working alongside diverse communities and state governments, you will help redesign complicated processes into simple, accessible solutions that eliminate barriers to essential services. Indus Action is part of this commitment to create supportive working environments. Employees are expected to the highest standards of ethics in their professional and personal interactions. Indus Action strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities.
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