The Role
Responsible for statutory financial compliance for a non-profit organization, including donor compliance, Indian non-profit regulations, accounting controls, budgeting, audit functions, and scrutiny proceedings. The role manages large budgets and multi-donor funds, oversees financial systems and processes, supports staff capacity building, ensures transparency, and leads finance teams while reporting to the Director of Finance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Designation: Finance Consultant- Compliance
Role: The Finance Consultant will be responsible for all financial statutory
compliances.
Educational Requirement: Master's Degree in Commerce/ Financial
Management or CA Intermediate or equivalent or Chartered Accountant.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in accounts/ finance/ audit
functions with at least 5 years and above in managerial role. Prior
experience of working with non-profit sector is must for a minimum 5
years
Location: Santacruz
Reports to: Director-Finance
CRITICAL TRAITS
In-depth understanding of accounting and financial principles
Strong knowledge of donor procedures, compliances, and regulations
Sound understanding of Indian laws applicable to non-profits, including scrutiny proceedings
Advanced knowledge of accounting fundamentals, management control, and budgeting
Understanding of financial structures of Indian non-profits, especially public charitable trusts
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Results-oriented mindset with anticipation and forward planning
Ability to work under pressure in complex, dynamic non-profit environments
High integrity, sound values, and strong work ethics
Sense of accountability, ownership, and responsibility
Open-minded, adaptable, and flexible approach
Respect for equality, parity, non-discrimination, and valuing people’s strengths
Initiative-driven with a strong achievement mindset
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Experience in managing and monitoring large budgets and multi-donor funds
Application of financial management tools and systems
Effective planning and implementation to meet timelines
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Strong team management, delegation, and staff capacity-building skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Ability to achieve deliverables through collaboration and teamwork
Efficient utilization of organizational resources
Building staff capacity on financial processes
Ensuring transparency, consistency, continuity, and knowledge sharing
Proficiency in accounting, budgeting, and IT tools (Tally ERP 9, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of management software / ERP systems (desirable)
Application of basic project management principles
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Commerce or Financial Management, CA Intermediate or equivalent, or Chartered Accountant qualification
- Minimum 10 years of experience in accounts, finance, or audit functions
- At least 5 years of managerial experience
- Minimum 5 years of prior experience working in the non-profit sector
- In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial principles
- Strong knowledge of donor procedures, compliances, and regulations
- Knowledge of Indian laws applicable to non-profits, including scrutiny proceedings
- Advanced knowledge of accounting fundamentals, management control, and budgeting
- Experience managing and monitoring large budgets and multi-donor funds
- Proficiency in accounting, budgeting, and IT tools including Tally ERP 9, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of management software or ERP systems
- Strong team management, delegation, and staff capacity-building skills
- Application of basic project management principles
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The Company
What We Do
nHRMS is a strategic human-resources partner providing end-to-end solutions for organizations in the United States and India. Its services span executive search and talent acquisition, performance management, HR advisory, organization strategy, HR technology, leadership development, labor-code compliance, workforce productivity, and learning. The firm supports clients across the employee lifecycle, combining people-first consulting with technology-enabled systems to help organizations scale.
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