Location: Gandhinagar

Reporting To: Director - Finance, Legal & Procurement / Chief Financial Officer

Total Experience: 12 to 15 Years post Chartered Accountant

Core Competencies:

- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis (FP&A)

- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Governance (TDS, GST, PFMS, etc.)

- Statutory Audits, Internal Controls, RACM Implementation

- ERP Systems Implementation (SAP FICO, MM; PS module exposure is an added advantage)

- MIS Reporting, Reconciliation, Asset & Capital Management

- Stakeholder & Board Liaison

- Process Development, SOP Design, Policy Formulation

- Leadership, Team Building & Change Management

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

- Lead all finance, compliance, and accounting functions, aligning with institutional objectives and regulatory frameworks.

- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial strategy to support business and operational decisions.

2. Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure 100% compliance with statutory audits and maintain robust internal control mechanisms across financial operations.

- Drive compliance with tax regulations, PFMS requirements, grant-related guidelines, and other statutory obligations.

- Oversee compliance reporting for Board Committees, Oversight Committees, and regulators.

3. ERP & Systems Management

- Provide leadership in the implementation and optimization of SAP FICO and MM modules; knowledge of PS module will be an advantage.

- Develop and enhance MIS reporting structures to deliver actionable insights for leadership and operational teams.

4. Financial Reporting & Governance

- Deliver comprehensive financial reporting and analytics to support strategic decision-making at the Board and leadership levels.

- Prepare financial documentation and reports for Board and Finance Committee meetings, contributing to robust institutional governance.

5. Grant Management & Donor Reporting

- Lead financial management for major grant-funded projects ensuring transparent, accurate, and compliant utilization of donor funds.

- Ensure adherence to donor-specific accounting standards, reporting timelines, and audit requirements.

- Maintain effective coordination with funding agencies, regulators, and auditors to ensure smooth financial governance of projects.

6. Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as the primary liaison for auditors, banks, regulatory bodies, and donor agencies.

- Facilitate cross-functional coordination with procurement, legal, HR, and other departments to ensure seamless financial operations.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in Accounts & Finance

- Hands-on expertise in SAP FICO and MM modules; exposure to PS module will be an added advantage

- Strong understanding of statutory regulations, grant management, and institutional governance frameworks.