Manager – Program Finance
Preamble:
Wipro Foundation is a not-for-profit trust, set up for corporate citizenship and CSR activities of Wipro Limited. The trust manages initiatives and projects by engaging a wide network of more than 200+ NGO partners in domains such as Education, Environment, primary health care, disaster relief etc. NGO partners to receive grants to work with us in these domains are carefully chosen through a thorough due diligence process.
The role of Manager – Program Finance (Consultant) is a critical role which enables selection of right partners by screening the prospective grantees through the finance due diligence process. Also after the grant is disbursed and project is in progress this role would ensure good governance by conducting required checks, internal audits etc to ensure partners are working in an ethical, transparent manner following good accounting practices and assist in enabling them in achieving this.
Role Summary
Manager – Program Finance will play an operational role in strengthening financial management, grant governance, compliances across themes and partner organizations. The role requires a strong understanding of NGO finance, grant operations, compliance, budgeting and institutional processes, combined with the ability to work closely with program teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Facilitate Finance Due Diligence process
- Conduct financial due diligence of prospective and existing partner NGOs prior to grant onboarding and renewal process.
- Evaluate adequacy of accounting systems, internal controls, governance structures, and financial management practices of prospective partners.
- Assess compliance status related to Income Tax, FCRA and other applicable statutory registrations.
- Review organizational policies and processes to identify financial, operational, compliance, and governance risks, if any.
- Prepare and present structured due diligence reports for internal review committees and management decision-making.
2. Grant Management & Financial Review
- Review annual financial reports, supporting documents and ensure timely fund disbursement to NGO partners as per the agreement timelines.
- Ensure optimal and compliant utilization of grant funds aligned with grant terms as well as organizational requirements.
- Periodically update status and workflow at the grant management portal to reflect accurate information related to active grants.
- Ensure lifecycle management with respect to the financial aspects of assigned grants till closure.
3. Capacity Building & Collaboration
- Support partner organizations in strengthening accounting systems and financial processes by providing ongoing financial handholding and advisory support.
- Work closely with domain heads, project managers, finance, legal and other relevant internal stakeholders for effective grant operations.
- Facilitate timely responses to finance and compliance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- MBA (Finance) / M.Com / ICWA or equivalent qualification.
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in NGO finance, grant management, or program finance.
- Strong understanding of:
- NGO accounting and bookkeeping
- Grant budgeting and financial analysis
- Statutory compliances (FCRA, Income Tax, CSR-related compliance, etc.)
- Audit coordination and donor reporting
- Experience working with non-profit organizations, foundations, or development sector institutions.
- Experience engaging with program teams, auditors, finance committees, and partner organizations preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and financial review capabilities.
- Excellent understanding of budgeting, compliance, and grant operations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to simplify financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and process orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple grants and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Willingness to travel to field locations and partner organizations as required.
Key Attributes
- Collaborative and solution-oriented approach
- Strong integrity and accountability
- Ability to work independently in dynamic environments
- Commitment to strengthening institutional systems and governance in the social sector
Location: Bangalore
Mode of Working : Hybrid, as per organization policy
Mode of Engagement : 12 months contract as a consultant, renewable based on performance.
Renumeration : Will be competitive as per market standards (in the range of 15-20Lpa based on the profile and experience)
All job applications should be submitted to the mailbox "wipro.foundation@wipro.com" with the subject "Application for the role of Manager Program Finance".