Manager of Finance

Position Objective:

To support financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, statutory compliance, and timely reporting. The role requires hands-on experience in management, accounting systems, payroll coordination, audits, and regulatory compliance including FCRA.

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports To:

Director of Finance

Location:

Sangli, Maharashtra

Role Overview:

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role at Animal Rahat, with key responsibilities and accountability in managing Animal Rahat's financial resources with the highest standard of integrity, efficiency, propriety and confidentiality. 

This requires a self-motivated and results-oriented professional with strong accounting, planning and organizational skills; a continuous learning and improvement mindset; with sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities; and who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The Manager will support the Director of Finance in developing and coordinating the strategic financial direction of Animal Rahat.

 Accounting & Financial Management

·      Maintain books of accounts in accordance with accounting standards

·      Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions on Tally or other designated software

·      Prepare and submit reviewed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to donations

·      Line management of an accounting officer(s)

·      Manage online transactions in the absence of this office

·      Handle bank reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger scrutiny

·      Monitor expenses and ensure budget adherence

·      Ensure that domestic and FCRA books of accounts are maintained separately

·      Ensure adequate financial monitoring of Animal Rahat units and sanctuaries, including review of budgets and quarterly financial reporting

Statutory Compliance

·      Ensure compliance with Income Tax, PT, TDS, GST, ESIC, EPF, and other statutory regulations

·      Manage filings and returns within deadlines

·      Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections

FCRA Compliance & Donor Reporting

·      Handle accounting and reporting related to FCRA funds

·      Ensure adherence to FCRA regulations and reporting requirements

·      Review donor utilisation reports

·      Coordinate with program teams to ensure proper utilisation and reporting of restricted funds

Payroll & Employee Payments

·      Execute payroll processing and verification

·      Coordinate with Director of Human Resources (DHR) for salary inputs and exits

·      Ensure statutory deductions and filings related to payroll

·      Ensure proper work on HRMS systems for expense and payroll (e.g. Pocket HRMS)

Audit & Reporting

·      Manage internal and external audits

·      Prepare financial reports, MIS, and variance analysis

·      Provide data and schedules required by auditors

·      Review and provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation required by auditors

·      Prepare annual statutory accounts, ensuring they meet all statutory and best practice accounting requirements

Budgeting & Financial Planning

·      Assist Director of Finance in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting

·      Track actual vs budget and highlight variances

·      Any other work assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required

·      Master's degree in commerce from a recognised university or college will be an added advantage

·      Minimum of five years of professional experience in finance management, with demonstrated experience in a managerial role

·      Excellent presentation and documentation skills

·      Knowledge and experience of working on Financial ERP systems like Tally

·      Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel spreadsheets, word processing, accounting software, web browsing, email and report writing software

·      Experience of managing taxation matters, with desirable exposure to FCRA compliance

·      Experience of negotiating, drafting and managing contracts

·      Excellent negotiation skills preferred

·      Good communication skills in Hindi, Marathi, and English preferred

·      Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

·      Proven written and verbal communication skills

·      Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on all financial matters

·      Knowledge of Animal Rahat's areas of work and animal rights issues

• ·      Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle