Associate Director Finance & Accounts, Bangalore

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director Finance & Accounts to lead the organizations finance accounting compliance and grant management functions. This is a leadership role that will work closely with the CEO senior leadership and the Board to drive financial planning governance compliance and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management-

• Lead financial planning budgeting forecasting costing and overall financial strategy.
• Prepare and monitor organizational budgets providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Develop and strengthen finance policies internal controls and financial systems.
• Partner with program teams to support budget planning grant utilization and financial monitoring.
• Support operational teams in financial evaluation and contribute to ERP implementation initiatives.
• Prepare financial reports presentations and documentation for leadership and Board meetings.

2. Grants & Donor Financial Management-

• Manage financial oversight of grants and donor-funded projects.
• Prepare donor financial reports expenditure statements utilization reports and supporting documentation.
• Monitor grant budgets fund utilization cash flow and financial coding.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements reporting timelines and documentation.
• Support the fundraising team with financial inputs for grant proposals and budgets.

3. Compliance & Governance-

• Lead statutory audits internal audits grant audits GST FCRA and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely audit completion.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and statutory regulations.
• Manage financial and legal risks through effective controls and governance practices.
• Review and oversee contracts MoUs and other legal documentation related to finance and operations.

4. Team Leadership-

• Lead mentor and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• Build efficient finance processes and strengthen team capabilities.
• Drive a culture of accountability compliance and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CA / CA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) / or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of finance experience including 5 years in the non-profit/development sector.
• Strong experience in:
  planning & budgeting
  and donor financial management
  compliance (including FCRA GST Income Tax)
  management
  reporting and MIS
  leadership
• Experience working with donor-funded organizations and multi-grant portfolios is highly preferred.
• Strong communication stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Hiring process:
Step 1: HR Round
Step 2: R2 Interview-Functional Interview (Experience & Role Relevance)
Step 3: Interview with the CEO
Step 4: Final Interview with the Chairperson

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on August 3 2026 on Ground Zero

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