Manager, Finance & Accounts (Contractual)
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our world Do you
thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and
integrity Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in project
management and a drive to make a meaningful impact on safety in the
country If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at
SaveLIFE Foundation.
About SaveLIFE Foundation
SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an award-winning independent non-profit
organization committed to saving lives on roads across India and the Global
South. By combining grassroots action with systems reform SLF has been at
the forefront of introducing landmark road safety innovations-such as Indias
Good Samaritan Law and the Zero-Fatality Corridor (ZFC) model. Our work
has helped reduce road crash deaths by up to 67% on some of Indias most
dangerous highways and has been recognized by institutions such as the
Skoll Foundation World Bank and Government of India.
At SLF we believe that road crashes are not accidents-they are preventable
tragedies. We are on a mission to prove that loss of life on roads is not a
price we must pay for mobility.
Join us to help scale this mission.
About the role
The role is responsible for the organizations end-to-end finance function
ensuring strong financial management statutory compliance audit oversight
and strategic financial planning. The position will work closely with senior
leadership to drive financial sustainability regulatory adherence and operational
efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management and Accounting
Proactively work with the team to ensure financial reporting needs are met;
Analyse and present timely accurate financial reports.
thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and
integrity Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in project
management and a drive to make a meaningful impact on safety in the
country If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at
SaveLIFE Foundation.
About SaveLIFE Foundation
SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an award-winning independent non-profit
organization committed to saving lives on roads across India and the Global
South. By combining grassroots action with systems reform SLF has been at
the forefront of introducing landmark road safety innovations-such as Indias
Good Samaritan Law and the Zero-Fatality Corridor (ZFC) model. Our work
has helped reduce road crash deaths by up to 67% on some of Indias most
dangerous highways and has been recognized by institutions such as the
Skoll Foundation World Bank and Government of India.
At SLF we believe that road crashes are not accidents-they are preventable
tragedies. We are on a mission to prove that loss of life on roads is not a
price we must pay for mobility.
Join us to help scale this mission.
About the role
The role is responsible for the organizations end-to-end finance function
ensuring strong financial management statutory compliance audit oversight
and strategic financial planning. The position will work closely with senior
leadership to drive financial sustainability regulatory adherence and operational
efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management and Accounting
Proactively work with the team to ensure financial reporting needs are met;
Analyse and present timely accurate financial reports.
Oversee all financial management and project/program accounting;
Prepare and present financial and fund utilisation reports to donors as
necessary.
Lead the annual audit process involving statutory and internal auditors and
the Finance and Audit.
Lead the annual budgeting and planning process with the respective
departments.
Prepare and report monthly financial reviews.
Manage banking-related relationships activities and compliance.
Manage cash flow and forecasting to effectively support operational
requirements.
Ensure adherence to accounts receivable timelines.
Ensure timely vendor/consultant payments and staff reimbursements.
Ensure timely payroll processing.
Ensure Project wise / Cost Centre based accounting in Tally ERP.
Effectively communicate critical financial matters to the senior leadership
team; Proactively manage and mitigate key risks.
Prepare and present financial and fund utilisation reports to donors as
necessary.
Lead the annual audit process involving statutory and internal auditors and
the Finance and Audit.
Lead the annual budgeting and planning process with the respective
departments.
Prepare and report monthly financial reviews.
Manage banking-related relationships activities and compliance.
Manage cash flow and forecasting to effectively support operational
requirements.
Ensure adherence to accounts receivable timelines.
Ensure timely vendor/consultant payments and staff reimbursements.
Ensure timely payroll processing.
Ensure Project wise / Cost Centre based accounting in Tally ERP.
Effectively communicate critical financial matters to the senior leadership
team; Proactively manage and mitigate key risks.
2. Financial Planning and Budget Preparation
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the organisations
long-term financial strategy.
Lead annual budgeting forecasting and cash flow planning while
monitoring expenditures against approved budgets.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the organisations
long-term financial strategy.
Lead annual budgeting forecasting and cash flow planning while
monitoring expenditures against approved budgets.
3. Financial Reporting and Analysis
Prepare and review financial reports including budget variance analysis
and program expenditure reports.
Prepare the monthly Bank Reconciliation Report and present to the Senior
Leadership management.
Prepare the Quarterly FCRA Report and present to the Senior Leadership
management
Monitor cash flows and fund requirements.
Prepare monthly quarterly and year-end financial reports for review
internal external and Board as per schedule.
Prepare and review financial reports including budget variance analysis
and program expenditure reports.
Prepare the monthly Bank Reconciliation Report and present to the Senior
Leadership management.
Prepare the Quarterly FCRA Report and present to the Senior Leadership
management
Monitor cash flows and fund requirements.
Prepare monthly quarterly and year-end financial reports for review
internal external and Board as per schedule.
4. Grant Management
Drive the project budgeting reporting and review process for every project
in collaboration with all stakeholders for the process.
Drive the project budgeting reporting and review process for every project
in collaboration with all stakeholders for the process.
Oversee timely filing of FCRA returns quarterly intimation of foreign
contributions and maintenance of separate bank accounts database and
records as per the FCRA guidelines.
Ensure timely issuance of utilisation certificates and other donor/statutory
reports.
Coordinate with internal and external teams to manage program finance
ensuring compliance with statutory and donor-specific restrictions and
reporting requirements.
contributions and maintenance of separate bank accounts database and
records as per the FCRA guidelines.
Ensure timely issuance of utilisation certificates and other donor/statutory
reports.
Coordinate with internal and external teams to manage program finance
ensuring compliance with statutory and donor-specific restrictions and
reporting requirements.
5. Audit Compliance and Risk Management
Take responsibility for the timely completion of required audits and
required organisational compliance.
Ensure compliance with organisational financial policies procedures and
regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in financial and accounting protocols/laws to maintain
compliance.
Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations including the
Income Tax Act FCRA and TDS.
Review financial clauses in contracts grant agreements MoUs and vendor
contracts to safeguard the organisations interests and minimise legal
exposure.
Ensure timely filing of financial disclosures annual returns and other
statutory documents with regulatory bodies.
Maintain accurate records of board resolutions minutes and approvals
related to financial matters including budget approvals and investment
decisions.
Ensure proper documentation and reporting of foreign contributions
utilisation certificates and donor disclosures.
Take responsibility for the timely completion of required audits and
required organisational compliance.
Ensure compliance with organisational financial policies procedures and
regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in financial and accounting protocols/laws to maintain
compliance.
Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations including the
Income Tax Act FCRA and TDS.
Review financial clauses in contracts grant agreements MoUs and vendor
contracts to safeguard the organisations interests and minimise legal
exposure.
Ensure timely filing of financial disclosures annual returns and other
statutory documents with regulatory bodies.
Maintain accurate records of board resolutions minutes and approvals
related to financial matters including budget approvals and investment
decisions.
Ensure proper documentation and reporting of foreign contributions
utilisation certificates and donor disclosures.
6. Bookkeeping
Oversee all finance and accounting activities ensuring compliance with
accounting requirements regulatory frameworks and internal policies.
Drive standard and consistent financial accounting reporting and review
processes and practices.
Take overall responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day financial
operations and ensure effective internal controls and robust financial
practices.
7. Overall Finance Leadership
Define and communicate a clear financial strategy aligned with
organisational goals.
Oversee all finance and accounting activities ensuring compliance with
accounting requirements regulatory frameworks and internal policies.
Drive standard and consistent financial accounting reporting and review
processes and practices.
Take overall responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day financial
operations and ensure effective internal controls and robust financial
practices.
7. Overall Finance Leadership
Define and communicate a clear financial strategy aligned with
organisational goals.
Support initiatives both within the Finance function and at an
organisational level to support the mission.
Collaborate with leadership to shape organisational direction mission
priorities and fund management to live within the means.
Uphold financial integrity compliance and ethical standards across all
operations.
Foster a growth-oriented culture through regular feedback career pathing
and skill development.
organisational level to support the mission.
Collaborate with leadership to shape organisational direction mission
priorities and fund management to live within the means.
Uphold financial integrity compliance and ethical standards across all
operations.
Foster a growth-oriented culture through regular feedback career pathing
and skill development.
Qualifications
Masters degree in commerce/MBA in Accounts & Finance/ CA Inter or
equivalent qualification with minimum 8 to 10 years of related experience
including extensive experience as a finance leader.
Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards GST TDS and other
statutory frameworks.
Must have high proficiency in accounting experience using computerised
accounting systems such as Tally or others.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Experience and ability to manage the finance and accounting function
end-to-end for a fast-growing organisation.
Track record of managing internal and statutory audits taxation/GST
statutory compliances financial reporting accounting and negotiation of
contracts.
Knowledge of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Income Tax
Act and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Act.
Strong command of financial principles regulatory compliance and
advanced financial systems.
Capacity to work effectively within timelines in a dynamic complex
environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and excellent Excel skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong team player.
Masters degree in commerce/MBA in Accounts & Finance/ CA Inter or
equivalent qualification with minimum 8 to 10 years of related experience
including extensive experience as a finance leader.
Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards GST TDS and other
statutory frameworks.
Must have high proficiency in accounting experience using computerised
accounting systems such as Tally or others.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Experience and ability to manage the finance and accounting function
end-to-end for a fast-growing organisation.
Track record of managing internal and statutory audits taxation/GST
statutory compliances financial reporting accounting and negotiation of
contracts.
Knowledge of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Income Tax
Act and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Act.
Strong command of financial principles regulatory compliance and
advanced financial systems.
Capacity to work effectively within timelines in a dynamic complex
environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and excellent Excel skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong team player.
What Youll Gain
A unique platform to lead change at scale with the ability to
directly influence infrastructure and policy in India and beyond.
The chance to work with Indias only organization that
combines system reform with on-ground action for road safety.
Cross-sector exposure across engineering governance public
health and civic engagement.
A unique platform to lead change at scale with the ability to
directly influence infrastructure and policy in India and beyond.
The chance to work with Indias only organization that
combines system reform with on-ground action for road safety.
Cross-sector exposure across engineering governance public
health and civic engagement.
An entrepreneurial environment that values innovation courage
and execution excellence.
An opportunity to be part of a globally recognized movement
saving thousands of lives each year.
SaveLIFE Foundation is for you if you
Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for
real people.
Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.
Are passionate about improving systems through technology
and design.
Want your work to matter-not just for your company but for
your country.
Personal Characteristics
Highly organised and detail-oriented individual.
Fluency in spoken and written English with high verbal/written
communication skills.
Must meet the highest standards of ethics and personal integrity.
and execution excellence.
An opportunity to be part of a globally recognized movement
saving thousands of lives each year.
SaveLIFE Foundation is for you if you
Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for
real people.
Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.
Are passionate about improving systems through technology
and design.
Want your work to matter-not just for your company but for
your country.
Personal Characteristics
Highly organised and detail-oriented individual.
Fluency in spoken and written English with high verbal/written
communication skills.
Must meet the highest standards of ethics and personal integrity.
