Senior Manager/ Manager Finance – Grant

2 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt Ltd Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

GAME is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager/ Manager Finance - Grant and Compliance Management (SM/MF-GCM) to lead the financial management of multiple grants and ensure adherence to both statutory and donor-specific compliance.

Reporting to the Head Finance and Compliance , the SM/MF-GCM will have strong experience in fund accounting, donor reporting, FCRA compliance, and managing multi-partner, multi-project financial operations in the development sector.

Key Job Responsibilities

(A) Grant and Fund Management:

(1) Manage end-to-end financial oversight for a portfolio of FCRA and non-FCRA grants from multiple donors (CSR, philanthropic foundations, multilateral agencies);

(2) Ensure timely and accurate donor reporting, budget tracking, and fund utilization as per grant agreements;

(3) Develop project-wise dashboards and fund utilization reports in coordination with the program team.

(B) Financial Oversight and Reporting:

(1) Collaborate with program teams to ensure accurate budgeting, allocation, and reporting of funds and spends;

(2) Provide regular updates to funders;

(3) Provide regular updates to senior management;

(4) Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies;

(5) Ensure compliance with funder audits and other requirements;

(6) Monitor fund disbursement and utilization by implementation partners and conduct financial due diligence as needed;

(7) Review partner budgets, expense reports, and compliance with sub-grant terms.

(C) Budgeting and Forecasting:

(1) Support preparation of program and organizational budgets;

(2) Conduct variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) on a monthly/quarterly basis and flag risks proactively;

(3) Provide financial data and forecasts to internal stakeholders for decision-making.

(D) Compliance and Audit:

(1) Ensure compliance with FCRA, Income Tax, and other statutory regulations applicable to not-for-profits in India;

(2) Liaise with internal and external auditors for statutory and donor audits;

(3) Maintain accurate documentation and records for all grant-related financial transactions.

(E) System and Process Improvement:

(1) Contribute to the development and automation of a fund management system that ensures real-time, error-free reporting and tracking;

(2) Strengthen internal controls and SOPs related to finance and compliance.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Applicants must be a Chartered Accountant (CA)/ MBA (Finance), or equivalent;

years of relevant experience in finance and grants management, preferably in the development/ nonprofit sector;

(3) Strong understanding of FCRA, Indian GAAP, and donor reporting requirements;

(4) Proven experience in managing multi-donor and multi-partner financial systems;

(5) Proficiency in Zoho CRM/ Analytics or other accounting software; Excel, BI tools and dashboards;

(6) Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) High attention to detail and integrity in financial reporting;

(2) Proactive problem-solver with strong ownership mindset;

(3) Collaborative team player who can work cross-functionally;

(4) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

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