Head of Finance

About Aangan Trust

Aangan

works

to

prevent

harm

to

children

in

dangerous

and

difficult

situations

by

strengthening

community

and

system

-

based

responses

.

We

are

active

in

hotspots

of

child

harm

across

India

,

working

with

government

bodies

,

frontline

workers

,

communities,

and young

people

to

ensure

children's

safety

,

justice

,

and

well

-

being

.

Position
Summary

The

Head

of

Finance

plays

a

critical

leadership

role

at

Aangan

,

overseeing

all

financial

,

regulatory

,

and

compliance

functions

.

This

includes

accounting

,

budget

development

,

donor reporting,

audit

readiness

,

internal

controls

,

and

ensuring

compliance

with

statutory

and

FCRA

regulations

.

The

Finance

Head

also

supports

cross

-

functional

teams

across states

to

ensure

financial

literacy

,

compliance

,

and

control

are

embedded

in

daily

operations

. 

While

providing

monitoring

support

with

file

management

,

correspondence

drafting

,

funding

program

support

,

and

ensuring

assets

in

the

head

office

and

state

offices

are

managed

and

maintained

. 

The key responsibilities

Financial
Management &
Accounting

Lead

and

supervise

all

day

-

to

-

day

accounting

functions

,

including

accounts

payable

/

receivable

,

ledger maintenance

,

income

recognition

,

and

bank

reconciliations

. 

Oversee

and

ensure

accurate

monthly

,

quarterly

,

and annual

financial

reporting

. 

Prepare

annual

organizational

budgets

and

periodic

forecasts

;

monitor

budget

vs

actuals

and

flag

variances

. 

Maintain

up

-

to

-

date

books

of

accounts

,

ensuring

compliance

with

relevant

statutory

requirements

. 

Maintain

clear

documentation

of

all

financial transactions

and

ensure the

timely

closure

of

books

. 

Compliance &
Risk
Management

Ensure

compliance

with

all

statutory

requirements,

including

FCRA

,

Income

Tax

,

GST

,

and

audits

.

Manage

regulatory filings

,

FCRA

renewals

,

and

other

registrations

. 

Implement

internal

financial

controls

and

safeguard

organizational

assets

across

multiple

offices

. 

Monitor

adherence

to

donor

-

specific compliance

and

reporting guidelines

. 

Audit &
Reporting

Liaise

with

internal

and

statutory

auditors

,

ensuring

timely

preparation

of

audit

schedules

and

resolution

of

audit

findings

. 

Maintain

readiness

for

donor

,

statutory

,

and

internal

audits

at

all

times

. 

Support

program

and

fundraising

teams

with

donor

financial

reporting

,

budget

narratives

,

and

proposal

budgeting

. 

Donor Management

• Prepare budgets for donors
• Book expenses and record budget utilisation
• Prepare periodic donor financial reports and communicate with the under when required.
• Coordinate for donor audits to ensure compliance with donor requirements.

Investment Management & Bank Operations

• Oversee day-to-day banking operations, including fund transfers

,

reconciliations

,

and cash flow management
- Ensure optimal utilisation of organizational funds.
- Manage short-term and long-term investments in line with statutory guidelines and internal policies

,

balancing safety

,

liquidity

,

and returns.
- Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions
- Maintain proper documentation, supporting, and approvals for all transactions
- Provide periodic reports to leadership on treasury performance and risks.

Procurement & Asset Oversight

Maintain records about procurements across all state offices. 

Maintain records and oversight of asset inventory, including depreciation, transfers, and physical verification. 

Leadership & Collaboration

Provide financial orientation to new staff and build financial awareness across the team. 

Collaborate with program leads, HR, and operations for integrated planning and execution. 

Administrative Support

Support administrative systems related to financial file management, contracts, correspondence, and reimbursements. Ensure smooth communication and data flow between the head office and state teams. 

What do you bring?

• CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification. 

5-8 years of experience in accounting and finance, with a preference for previous leadership 

•
Strong understanding of FCRA, Income Tax laws, and other Indian NGO regulatory frameworks.

Hands-on experience with accounting software (Tally). 

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. 

Experience working with donors (national and international) preferred.