Head Of Accounts

Core Responsibilities:
1. Accounting & Financial Operations
Oversee end-to-end accounting operations of the Foundation including
proper accounting records and supporting documentation for all financial
transactions.
Ensure accurate daily accounting and bookkeeping in compliance with
applicable accounting standards.
Manage monthly closing of books and bank reconciliations.
Coordinate quarterly limited review (statutory audits) and preparation of
quarterly and annual financial statements.
Monitor and manage cash flow requirements and liquidity planning.
Manage banking transactions and fixed deposits.
Oversee payment processes including approval processing
reconciliation and vendor management.
Ensure timely processing of financial transactions with appropriate
financial controls.
Handle opening and management of bank accounts required for the
Foundations operations.
Ensure proper coordination with banks.

2. Budgeting &Variance Analysis
Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
Monitor budget utilization and conduct variance analysis against
approved budgets.
Prepare periodic MIS reports and financial performance summaries for
management review.
Prepare monthly finance dashboards.
3. Donor Reporting & Fund Utilisation
Track donor funds and utilization across projects.
Prepare donor utilization reports.
Ensure proper grant accounting and compliance with donor-specific
requirements.
Coordinate with program teams for financial reporting related to grants
and projects.
4. Audit & Regulatory Compliance
Manage statutory audits internal audits FCRA audits and Internal
Financial Controls (IFC) audits.
Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
Ensure compliance with applicable provisions under:
o Income Tax Act
o FCRA regulations
o Companies Act (where applicable)
o CSR reporting requirements
o Other applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks
Oversee annual filings related to Income Tax and FCRA.
Implement and maintain financial procedures.
5. Contracts & Documentation

Review MoUs against standard formats.
Maintain proper documentation and records management systems.
6. Liaison & Stakeholder Management

Liaise with the listed parent company for financial reporting
(consolidation) governance and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with bankers auditors regulatory authorities and advisors.
Serve as the primary point of contact for financial and compliance matters.

7. Risk Management & Internal Controls

Identify and mitigate financial and compliance risks.
Strengthen internal financial controls.
Monitor cash flow stability.