Manager - Program Finance

Job Description – Manager – Program Finance Location: Kolkata Experience: 8–15 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary The Manager – Program Finance will be responsible for financial management, grant operations, compliance, budgeting, and financial review across programs and partner organizations in the development and social impact sector. Key Responsibilities - Conduct financial due diligence of prospective and existing NGO partners. - Review accounting systems, internal controls, governance structures, and financial management practices. - Assess compliance with FCRA, Income Tax, CSR, and other applicable statutory requirements. - Review grant budgets, financial reports, supporting documents, and fund utilization. - Ensure timely and compliant disbursement of grant funds. - Manage the financial aspects of grants from onboarding through closure. - Coordinate with program, accounts, legal, audit, and other internal stakeholders. - Support partner NGOs in strengthening accounting systems and financial processes. - Prepare financial due diligence and review reports. - Address finance and compliance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders. - Maintain accurate grant records and update financial information in the grant management system. - Travel to field locations and partner organizations as required. Qualification & Experience - MBA (Finance) / M.Com / ICWA or equivalent. - 8–15 years of relevant experience in NGO Finance, Grant Management, Program Finance, or a related field. - Experience with NGOs, foundations, non-profit organizations, or development-sector institutions preferred. Required Skills - NGO accounting and bookkeeping - Grant budgeting and financial analysis - FCRA, Income Tax and CSR compliance - Audit coordination and donor reporting - MS Excel and financial reporting tools - Strong analytical and communication skills - Stakeholder management - Attention to detail and process orientation - Ability to manage multiple grants and stakeholders simultaneously

Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with NGOs, foundations, non-profit organizations, or development-sector institutions ?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• NGO Finance : 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person