Manager, Finance & Accounts

      Role: Manager, Finance & Accounts (Contractual)  

 

• 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.  

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the organisation’s long-term financial strategy.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning while monitoring expenditures against approved budgets.  

• 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.  

• 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.  

• 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 organisation’s 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.  

• 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.  

• 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.    

• Master’s 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.  

• 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 India’s 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.

• 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.

• 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.