Director - Finance/Governance & Legal - NGO

Job Responsibilities:

- Lead the organisation's Finance, Governance & Legal function, serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board while ensuring financial integrity, statutory compliance, and strong governance frameworks.

- Provide strategic financial leadership, long-term financial planning, budgeting, and Board-level financial insights.

- Oversee financial management, accounting operations, payroll, statutory deductions, internal controls, and Tally-based financial systems.

- Lead donor financial reporting, fund utilisation tracking, grant compliance, and financial modelling for fundraising initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with FCRA, FEMA, Companies Act (Section 8), Income Tax (12A/80G), CSR regulations, and other statutory requirements.

- Manage governance processes, Board documentation, legal matters, compliance calendars, and policy reviews.

- Lead statutory and internal audits while maintaining relationships with auditors, bankers, government authorities, and legal advisors.

- Build and mentor a high-performing Finance & Accounts team while strengthening systems, controls, and digital finance processes.

- Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks to support organisational growth and sustainability.

- Support high-value contracts, MoUs, tender negotiations, and strategic organisational decision-making.

- Drive financial excellence to enable the scale-up strategy and long-term impact.

Desired work experience:

- Chartered Accountant Mandatory, Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts

- 5+ years of diversified experience in a senior leadership role

- Prior experience in the non-profit / NGO sector mandatory

Key Competencies:

- High integrity and accountability - a trusted steward of organisational resources

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy

- Excellent communication skills - able to present financial and legal information clearly to diverse audiences including Board members, donors, and programme teams

- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence without authority