Job Annoucement

FINANCE MANAGER

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                    

Tanager is an international non profit that connects smallholder producers and private businesses to co-create new ways of realizing life-changing economic and social opportunity. Our process builds on years of technical expertise, on-the-ground presence and public/private partnerships to unite economic growth with social innovation. Together, we are ushering in an era of equitable market systems that combine profitability with the power to address urgent challenges in poverty, malnutrition and gender inequity. Tanager International Private Limited (TIPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tanager in India

Tanager provides a full range of services to co-create healthy markets that benefit all participants:

Connect: Tanager connects people and partners to bridge stakeholder divides, expand market access, and unlock the full potential of shared market opportunities. We bring the right people to the table and make sure every voice is heard, linking smallholder producers to major consumer brands and everyone in between.

Analyze: Tanager combines technical expertise and business perspective to assess markets, analyze supply chains, and pilot new technologies and tools. We test promising business models and shed light on issues critical to market success. We advance research vital to emerging economies. Our analytical approach helps us identify variables early on, which saves time and money in the long run.

Implement: Tanager is a flexible implementing partner with a track record of delivering results in complex, dynamic environments. We drive ambitious initiatives to the finish line with a clear roadmap and the right resources at the right time and place. Our global expertise and on-the- ground presence brings last-mile experience crucial to sustainable market solutions. Clients know they can count on us to keep our word and see things through.

PEOPLE & VALUES                                                                                                                                    

It takes bold hearts and resourceful minds to change the world. Our mission attracts high-caliber professionals who are dedicated to the work we do and the way we do it. We take risks, roll up our sleeves, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We listen, learn, and adapt rapidly, without losing sight of our end goal or the momentum needed to reach it.

We are a networked team that supports each other. We live our mission and exhibit and embrace the following values:

Discernment                                                                                            

• Make choices using sound thinking, intelligence, and experience.
• Be honest and ethical in everything you do and say. 
• Set high standards and learn from your mistakes to continually improve.
• Trust your teammates’ capabilities and intentions.   

       Balance

• Strive to achieve equilibrium in all you do.
•  Exercise perspective and prioritize what is important.  
•  Align the interests, expectations and needs of those we work with.
• Balance seriousness with humor and levity, and our work with our personal lives.    

POSITION DETAILS                                                                                                                                    

Job Title:         Finance Manager

Location:         Lucknow, India

Project name: All Projects

Reports to:      Country Representative India Revision Date: April 2024

Position Grade: 7

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                                                    

The Tanager Finance Manager has primary responsibility for the planning implementation, managing and running of all financial activity of company. He / She provides leadership direction and management of accounting team, acts in the capacity of company secretary, builds and monitors budgets and reporting, and oversees budgeting for new business. This position is responsible for ensuring legal & banking compliance  and performing the Company Secretarial function for the Private Limited company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                                    

Manage Accounting Operations for all active Tanager owned or affiliated entities: 

• Lead, support, guide and motivate accounting team
• Review payroll (including gross salaries, cost allocations, ESI, PF, statutory deductions and related payroll liabilities)
• Analyze fund requirements on monthly basis
• Ensure expenses are accurately allocated and classified in accordance with the Company's accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Company's accounting policies. Perform periodic balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Review and approve all financial transactions entered into UNIT4 ERP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation is in place for every transaction within the ERP
• Monitor and enforce timely input of financial data, working closely with operations teams to resolve discrepancies before month-end close.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate, well-organized transaction records and reports directly from UNIT4 ERP.
• Train and guide finance staff on best practices for transaction entry, documentation, and system use. 

Coordination, Compliance and Internal Control for all active Tanager owned or affiliated entities: 

• Work with HQ Accounting & Finance to implement organization-wide accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee internal controls
• .Review the financial information of the Private Limited company for accuracy and compliance before submitting it to the Country Representative for approval.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, including the Companies Act, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) filings, Transfer Pricing rules, direct and indirect tax laws, and international tax requirements, as applicable.
• Liaison with bank and Government. department as per the requirement.
• Support client financial reporting
• Troubleshoot any finance/accounting issue 

Audit, Statutory Compliances & Taxation for all active Tanager owned or affiliated entities: 

• Lead the statutory audit process and ensure timely completion in accordance with applicable statutory requirements.
• Support Tanager corporate audit as needed
• Audit field expenditure as directed by the Country Representative
• Coordinate client related audit.
• Ensure compliance of Direct & Indirect Tax Laws. 

Cross functional responsibility for all active Tanager owned or affiliated entities: 

• Assist Program team in accounting, audit and legal compliance of all community-based organizations established under the project.
• Coordinate with Admin team in procurement. 

Budgeting for all active Tanager owned or affiliated entities: 

• Support project budget analysis for incorporation into the Tanager corporate budget
• Support and collaborate with program team for proposal budget creation 

Perform Company Secretary duties as mandated by the Indian government: 

• Serves as the Secretary for the private limited company by organizing and coordinating the Board meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) including preparation of agendas, resolutions, and the facilitation of the communication between board members and shareholders.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and corporate secretarial documentation in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013. 

Support Closeout of all Tanager and ACDI/VOCA non active entities: 

• Support efficient closeout process of any non-active business entities within specified deadlines supplied by ACDI/VOCA and Tanager management
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all closeouts related returns to minimize liability and risk

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                    

Minimum Education: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting from an accredited institution.
• Must have Professional accreditation such as Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA/CWA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) , Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Certified Management Accountant (CIMA
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in financial management and reporting in progressively more responsible roles. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Skills: 

• Proficiency in accounting software.
• IFRS Certification and knowledge of Corporate preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Access, Share Point.
• Knowledge of the country’s pertinent laws, government regulations, and legal codes and precedents.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for action.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting , and technical skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Working in team, Willingness to travel, manage stress and pressure.
• Good command over English & Hindi