Job ID: 303791

Manager - Finance and Compliance

Jai Vakeel Foundation

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Apply by: 16 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Summary:
The Manager – Finance will manage key finance functions, including financial closure, reconciliations, cash flow, investments, fixed assets, stock reconciliation, financial reporting support, donor due diligence and finance systems.
The role will ensure timely completion of financial activities and availability of accurate, reliable and audit-ready financial information for review by the Lead – Finance & Compliance and the CFO.

Responsibilities:
Financial Review, Reconciliation and Closure
Manage the monthly and year-end financial closure process, including completion of reconciliations and financial schedules for review and sign-off by the Lead – Finance & Compliance
Review the Trial Balance, ledgers and key balance-sheet accounts and resolve open, unusual or long outstanding items
Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, income, investments, advances, receivables, payables, deposits, prepaid expenses, provisions and other key balances
Maintain a monthly closing checklist and ensure that financial records and supporting schedules are complete and accurate
Identify significant accounting issues and escalate them to the Lead – Finance & Compliance

Cash Flow, Banking and Investments
Prepare and update rolling cash-flow projections to support liquidity planning
Monitor balances across bank accounts and coordinate inter-bank transfers as required
Maintain a consolidated investment and fixed deposit register covering principal, interest, maturity and renewal details
Monitor upcoming investment maturities and liquidity requirements and highlight them to the Lead – Finance & Compliance and CFO
Ensure investment balances and related income are accurately reflected in the books of accounts

Fixed Assets, Stock and Capex
Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register with the books of accounts
Ensure appropriate accounting for asset additions, transfers, disposals and depreciation
Coordinate periodic physical verification of fixed assets with the Admin team and ensure closure of discrepancies
Review stock reconciliation with the relevant teams and follow up on significant variances
Monitor capex expenditure against approved budgets and highlight material deviations

Financial Reporting and Audit Support
Prepare monthly financial review inputs covering financial performance, liquidity,
balance-sheet exceptions, investments and capex
Provide accurate financial schedules and analysis required for management and Board reporting
Support the preparation and finalisation of annual financial statements, Form 10B workings and other annual financial reporting requirements
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and coordinate timely resolution of audit queries under the overall audit leadership of the Lead – Finance & Compliance
Provide financial information required for the Annual Report and other external reporting requirements

Donor Due Diligence
Prepare and validate financial information and documentation required for donor due diligence and external financial reviews
Coordinate with the team members responsible for donor compliance and communication to ensure timely and accurate submission of requirements

Finance Systems and Process Improvement
Support the implementation of new finance software and systems, including process mapping, data validation, testing and reconciliation
Validate finance-system reports and ensure consistency with the books of accounts
Identify accounting gaps, control weaknesses and process inefficiencies and support timely corrective action
Review financial workings and reconciliations prepared by team members and guide them on corrections and closure
Support improvements in financial processes, documentation and system controls

Qualifications and Experience
B.Com/M.Com/CA Inter/CMA/MBA Finance or an equivalent qualification.
Relevant experience in financial accounting, reconciliation, financial closure, treasury and financial controls.
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in an NGO/NPO or similar organisation will be preferred.
Good working knowledge of Tally and other accounting or ERP systems.
Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate across teams and manage multiple timelines.

Competencies
Decision making: Ability to demonstrate good judgment and the ability to make sound, timely decisions, particularly under pressure
Change Management: Demonstrate the ability to adapt to change, manage uncertainty, or shift course when needed
Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders, from team members to executives
Resilience: Handling high-pressure situations, setbacks, and criticism. Staying calm and composed during crises
Working Together: Ability to inspire, motivate, and work with other stakeholders. Look for emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to facilitate positive interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
Ownership: Ability and mindset of taking full responsibility and accountability of tasks, projects and outcomes
Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of budgeting and financial reporting to assist in organizational planning

Job Email ID:

humanresources(at)jaivakeel.org