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 810 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