Urgent Requirement For Lead Finance Accounts

Job Description €“ Lead, Finance & Accounts (F&A)

Organization: eVidyaloka Trust

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting To: CEO (with dotted-line responsibility to the Board / Audit Committee)

ROLE PURPOSE

The Lead €“ Finance & Accounts will be responsible for end-to-end financial stewardship of

eVidyaloka, ensuring strong financial discipline, statutory compliance, donor confidence,

and strategic decision support as the organization scales its impact across rural India. This

is a finance leadership role, partnering closely with the CEO and Board on sustainability,

governance, and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Management & Controls

€¢ Own the complete finance function including accounting, budgeting, cash flow, and

reporting- including utilization of funds (as per donor line items) and UC

€¢ Monthly MIS report and review with the CEO and Board

€¢ Establish and strengthen financial controls, systems, and internal checks

€¢ Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

€¢ Manage multi-project and multi-donor accounting with accurate cost attribution

€¢ Drive process improvements and automation for scale

2. Budgeting, Planning & MIS

€¢ Lead annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting exercises

€¢ Track budget versus actuals at organization, program, and donor levels

€¢ Prepare board-ready MIS reports with insights and analysis

€¢ Support leadership with financial evaluation of new programs, pilots, and scale plans

3. Statutory, Regulatory & Donor Compliance

€¢ Ensure compliance with Income Tax provisions (12AA, 80G), CSR norms, and FCRA

regulations

€¢ Oversee designated bank accounts, utilization, and statutory filings

€¢ Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and donor audits

€¢ Act as the single point of accountability for financial compliance and risk management and

all audit queries- Donor, Board, IT and all stat audits

4. Donor & Partner Financial Management

€¢ Manage donor budgets, utilization tracking, and financial reporting

€¢ Ensure timely and accurate submission of donor financial reports

€¢ Support proposal costing, financial notes, and due-diligence processes

€¢ Work closely with fundraising and program teams to align finance with delivery

5. Governance & Board Support

€¢ Prepare finance packs for Board and Audit Committee meetings

€¢ Support discussions on sustainability, reserves, and financial risk

€¢ Ensure audit readiness, transparency, and strong governance practices

€¢ Act as a trusted finance advisor to the CEO and Board

6. Team & Stakeholder Management

€¢ Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team

€¢ Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, and statutory authorities

€¢ Work cross-functionally with programs, operations, HR, and leadership teams

€¢ Bring clarity, discipline, and reliability to financial operations

DESIRED PROFILE

Qualifications

€¢ Chartered (inter) preferred

€¢ Or MBA (Finance) with strong accounting and compliance experience

Experience

€¢ 8€“10 years of relevant experience

€¢ Prior experience in the NGO / CSR / social sector strongly preferred

€¢ Hands-on exposure to FCRA, CSR, donor audits, and multi-project accounting

€¢ Experience working closely with Boards and senior leadership

Key Competencies

€¢ High integrity and sound financial judgment

€¢ Strong understanding of non-profit compliance and governance

€¢ Ability to translate numbers into insights for decision-making

€¢ Attention to detail with a strategic mindset

€¢ Calm, dependable presence in a mission-driven environment

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

€¢ Steward the finances of an organization impacting hundreds of thousands of rural

students

€¢ Build financial systems that enable national scale and long-term sustainability

€¢ Work closely with a committed leadership team and Board

€¢ Play a critical role in strengthening institutional credibility

• Experience

  8 - 10 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Post Graduate (M.B.A/PGDM : Finance)

• Role

  Lead Finance Accounts

• Industry Type

  Banking / Financial Services / Stock Broking

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  Mumbai