Officer, Finance

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Position Overview:

The Finance Officer position will assist and report to the Manager, Finance and Accounting. Primary responsibilities include assisting in donor management and maintaining all aspects of the organizations finances and accounts. The position will have regular interactions with all state and country office staff. This position requires frequent travel to state offices to review financial reports and records.

Primary Duties and responsibilities:

• Submit Donor budget proposals in coordination with Dev Team.
• Prepare Grant Compliance schedule and update on regular basis.
• Manage donor due diligence process such as providing information on timely basis.
• Manage Donor Revenue Tracker, Invoices & donor receipts
• Monthly review of books of accounts as per approved donor budgets and highlight variances on regular basis.
• Submit Donor Financial Reports such as Budget Vs Actual etc. as per MOU/agreement signed with donor and support to Program and Operation Team on reallocation of savings/underspending.
• Support preparation of unit wise donor budgets for all locations with INCO budget as basis
• Provide requisite legal information on real time basis to IN-Development team as well as Operation Team to meet donor requirements.
• Coordinate and manage various donor audits and responses/ requisite action thereof
• Travel to state offices for financial review with special emphasis on donor transactions
• Manage Reporting requirements, within the defined timelines, for various stakeholders, viz., Donors, HQ, Country Management Team, Regulatory Authorities etc.
• Financial Budgets and Cash Forecasts Implement, analyze, track and ensure alignment with program strategies and HQ requirements
• Monitoring of INCOs financial transaction data accuracy in book of accounts and generate the monthly reports as per the requirement form month end closure.
• Focus on strengthening of internal controls, wherever required as per statutory and donor.
• Facilitate and coordinate various audits viz., statutory, internal, & Global etc.
• Mentoring and assisting the team in its day-to-day work to ensure quality & timely deliverables.
• Any other job assigned on need basis to implement accounting and financial guidelines or to meet the reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MastersDegree in commerce or equivalent (accounting, management, etc.) or a Chartered Accountant /CA Inter / ICWA/CS
• A minimum of five years of experience in NGO Accounting field.
• Experience in implementing systems and processes would be preferred. Experience of undertaking due diligence of NGOs also preferred.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office applications word, excel and other accounting software
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and English.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in finance related field
• 5 - 7 years related accounting experience in an International NGO
• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
• Strong initiative and leadership skills.
• Working experience in INTACT.
• Good team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming nonprofit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker; youre not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
• Strong initiative and leadership skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Room to Read has zero tolerance when it comes to child abuse and exploitation and believes that all children have equal rights to protection. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the child protection policy, code of conduct and standards and will undergo rigorous reference and background check through third party. Background check will include the verification of employment history and criminal check. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Application Procedure:

To apply please visit https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoomToRead/job/India---Main---New-Delhi/Finance-Officer_R-01585

Due to the high volume of applicant response, not all applicants may receive a response from Room to Read India. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We always encourage women to apply.