Designation :District Finance Officer
Location: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal
Reporting to: State Lead/District Lead
No. of Vacancies: 4
Piramal Foundation’s vision is to transform Health, Education, Water and social sector ecosystems through partnerships, high impact solutions and thought leadership. We have a presence in 27 Indian states and 2 Union Territories.
Our approach to address these deep-rooted barriers:
• Partnerships approach to draw additional resources, a vast pool of diverse expertise, and innovations to tackle a social sector problem at scale
• Platform approach to influence systemic transformation through an alliance of partners for "scalable learning" by leveraging a pool of diverse resources to address a single problem with speed
About the Program and Role: PSMRI will work as the Sub-Recipient (SR) to the Global Fund TB grant where Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT) as Principal Recipient (PR) assumes a central role in bolstering the efforts of the Central TB Division (CTD) to combat tuberculosis. The Integrated Measures for Prevention and Care in TB (IMPACT) India project will focus on providing specialized programs in key areas, including technical assistance, community engagement, and capacity building. Major interventions will include TB Champion Engagement initiatives across 14 states and one UT, supporting TB Mukt Grama Panchayath activities in 13 states, and offering specific Technical Assistance to CTD for Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) and Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA) activities nationwide. Additionally, there will be a strong emphasis on Capacity Building for NTEP frontline staff to enhance their ability to provide counselling support to DRTB patients. PSMRI will implement the program in 38 districts of 4 states focusing on TB-Mukt Gram Panchayat and TB champion activities.
The District Finance Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the financial and accounting functions of the project funded by The Global Fund, contributing to proper book keeping and accurate financial reporting and compliance with established policies and procedures of the organization and The Global Fund Financial guidelines
This role will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
• Spearhead the development and implementation of financial plans across all districts in alignment with the program objectives.
• Ensure meticulous financial documentation and timely reimbursement of program-related payments to TB Champions (TBCs), Community Coordinators, District Leads, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with district leads to compile and analyze financial data, preparing regular financial reports. Submit these reports to the State Lead and the head office on a consistent basis.
• Take the lead in training and building the project finance related capacity of Community Coordinators. Ensure their proficiency in the financial system for effective documentation and utilization of grants.
• Assume responsibility for office management at the district level, overseeing administrative processes to maintain a smooth and organized workflow.
• Ensure that financial planning and documentation comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards. Uphold transparency and integrity in all financial transactions.
• Collaborate closely with district leads, State Lead, and head office to align financial processes with overall program goals and objectives.
• Monitor the utilization of funds and grants, ensuring they align with the approved financial plans and contribute to the successful execution of program activities.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in financial management processes. Implement measures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with all stakeholders involved in financial planning and reimbursement processes.
• Implement risk management strategies to address potential financial challenges and ensure the program's fiscal health and sustainability
Note: The principal responsibilities listed above are an illustrative list and not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be added from time to time depending on organizational requirements.
Desirable Skills
• Good Interpersonal & communication skills
• Good analytical, spreadsheet and accounting software skills
• Knowledge of Accounting package Tally is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of statutory compliances of the development sector organizations.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, Review of Budget Vs Actuals and Financial Reporting.
• Flexible with travelling as this position may require travel to Project locations.
Desirable Qualification & Experience
• Minimum graduate degree in commerce or equivalent disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance of Accounts and audit requirements in development sector.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software like TALLY, MS Excel, with the ability to derive actionable financial insights from accounts through software applications.
• Fair understanding of TDS, P. Tax, EPF, ESI and other statutory requirements.
• Ready and willing to travel across the implementation districts of the state.
Duration of posting:
• 3 years (Contract basis)
• The incumbent should be able to join the duty station at the earliest
Travel: on demand
Salary Offered: Max Budget 25000 Rs/- Per Month (Non -Negotiable)
Application process: The candidate can directly apply to the above job posting by emailing their updated resume on
Hr.thc@piramalswasthya.org
Please apply with the Subject Line: Application for the position of “Position Name”/Location/Job Portal name (Eg. Dev Net)
No application will be selected if the subject Line is not mentioned as stated above
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