Finance Controller

Position Summary:

• AKRSP(I) is seeking a Finance Controller to bridge the strategic direction of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) with the on-ground financial execution teams, including Finance teams in regions/SHTs.
• The Finance Controller will ensure financial accuracy, compliance, timely reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, oversee internal and external audits, and robust internal controls across all states/SHTs and programmes.
• He/She will lead the accounting and finalization of books. He/She will also take forward the implementation of new systems and changes in the existing systems and processes.
• This is a senior leadership role that enhances alignment, strengthens coordination across SHTs/states, validates all major financial processes, and provides decision-support to the CFO. The position reports to CFO.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Governance & Controls

• Establish, implement, and monitor strong internal control systems across the organisation and all state offices.
• Review and validate key financial processes: payments, receivables, Payables, Advances, reconciliations etc.
• Ensure adherence to AKRSP(I) Finance Policy, FCRA regulations, donor rules, and statutory requirements.

Coordination and Oversight of Finance Teams

• Ensure that the work of SHT/State Finance is reviewed and validated on regular basis/
• Benchmark and Standardise processes, reporting formats, and documentation practices across states to ensure uniformity.
• Review all financial reports and requests before submission to external stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent and policy-compliant processes and practices across all SHT/states.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity-building support to Finance teams.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis

• Support the CFO in formulation of annual organisational budget, multi-year financial planning, and mid-term budget revisions.
• Review project and SHT/state budgets submitted by program teams at SHT for accuracy, consistency, and donor compliance.
• Monitor budget utilisation, variances, and financial progress of SHT/state programmes.
• Provide financial insights to project/programme heads and the CFO for better planning and decision-making.

Review, validation & reporting

• Review and validate monthly MISconductand utilisation reports from all SHT/states.
• Conduct Ledger Scrutiny and Ensure timely closing of monthly and quarterly books across SHT/states

Audit coordination & compliance

• Lead and coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, donor audits, and special audits across states.
• Ensure that Statustory, Internal, Donor and other audits are properly coordinated and queries responded. He will also supervise the ensure closure of all the audit observations.
• Supervise, Track and ensure compliance with statutory filings FCRA returns, Income Tax filings, PF/ESIC, GST (if applicable), CSR reporting, etc.

Financial systems & process improvement

• Strengthen and streamline SOPs, workflows, and control mechanisms across the organisation.
• Shall steer the digital transformation of finance processes (ERP/Accounting/HRIS systems).
• Identify and reduce process inefficiencies, manual work, and error-prone tasks.
• Build competencies of finance teams on ERP/Software, donor compliance, and documentation.

Cross team coordination & strategic support

• Serve as the key operational link between the CFO, SHT/State Finance Officers, Project/Programme Heads, Thematic experts, Procurement and HR team.
• Advise project/programme teams/thematic experts on budgeting, fund management, documentation, donor requirements, and financial protocols.
• Facilitate data accuracy for organisational dashboards, donor reporting, and internal performance reviews.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) OR MBA (Finance) with strong accounting and compliance experience.
• 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in financial management; at least 4 years in a supervisory role in NGO/development sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements, FCRA rules, Income Tax for NGOs, and donor compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or reviewing multi-location/state finance teams.

Desirable:

• Experience in financial oversight of large-scale, multi-state programmes.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial digitalisation initiatives.
• Ability to develop and standardise processes.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong analytical ability and financial acumen.
• Leadership, people management, and mentoring capability.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams across multiple states.

Key Benefits:

• Work with one of Indias most respected rural development organisations.
• Play a critical role in shaping financial governance and operational efficiency.
• Engage with multi-state teams and high-impact programmes.
• Mission-driven, collaborative work culture.
• 5-day work week.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
• 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).
• 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.
• Diwali break every year.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply