Finance & Admin Head

About Dhwani Foundation

Position and purpose

Finance and compliance

• Manage and supervise day-to-day finance and compliance operations across multiple donors, programs, states, and concurrent batches.
• Ensure adherence to FCRA rules and regulations for compliance, accounting, and reporting.
• Monitor organizational policy and legal compliance and escalate deviations before due dates.
• Ensure accounting activities and audits comply with financial laws and regulations.

Financial reporting and grants

• Oversee balance sheets, revenue, expenses, fiscal reporting, and grant reporting for management, programs, and the Board.
• Submit donor fund utilization reports and support budgeting for new proposals.
• Lead three-year financial plans, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and utilization monitoring.
• Lead monthly reviews with program teams and drive spending in line with approved plans.
• Track grant utilization, contract renewals, and tranche disbursements.
• Provide monthly financial information to programs, states, and regions.
• Recommend cost-reduction solutions and promote cost-conscious operations.

Governance and administration

• Oversee governance documentation, quarterly board meetings, minutes, compliance reporting, resolutions, and FCRA-related governance changes.
• Supervise the finance team and the service provider supporting back-end services.
• Support program logistics for training and other events.
• Manage staff travel, accommodation, guest hospitality, and other administrative matters.
• Maintain and map foundation assets quarterly.
• Oversee building maintenance, security, office premises, and technology support.
• Assist with board meetings and support the Managing Trustee and Executive Director on administrative matters.

Person specifications

• Graduation or post-graduation in finance, MBA, M.Com, or CA is requested; intermediate CA is also accepted.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting.
• Experience with audits, legal compliance, and budget development.
• Excellent knowledge of FCRA, income tax, and other relevant legal obligations.
• Experience presenting key financial data to senior management, the Board, and external stakeholders.
• 15 to 18 years of overall experience, including 5 years in a managerial position.
• Expertise in Tally ERP and Microsoft Office platforms, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of multiple reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Nonprofit work experience and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders are desirable.

Salary

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application process

• Applicants are asked to submit a CV with compensation, notice period details, and a covering letter.
• The position is listed as immediately available.