Assistant Manager- Finance, Mumbai

Role: Assistant Manager- Finance, Mumbai
Experience: 7+ years
Salary: 7- 9 LPA
Note: NGO experience is preferred.

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About the Role:

The Assistant Manager- Finance will support the organisation's overall finance function, with responsibility across financial planning, budgeting, MIS, reporting, governance, compliance and audit. The role will work closely with the Senior Manager - Finance and internal stakeholders across programmes and support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting-

• Understand organisational financial requirements and work with programme and support teams to prepare and manage budgets across cost centres.
• Ensure budgets are aligned with organisational strategy, plans and programme requirements.
• Support fund planning and management, including timely preparation and submission of donor reports.
• Track financial performance against budgets and analyse Actual vs. Planned expenditure.
• Manage cash-flow planning and ensure effective utilisation of funds.
• Liaise with banks and oversee banking and account-related activities.
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities for improved financial efficiency.
• Prepare financial reports and MIS for senior management, leadership and trustees.
• Oversee vendors and ensure timely procurement across organisational functions.
• Support grant-related financial management and reporting requirements.

2. Governance, Compliance & Audit-

• Coordinate with Chartered Accountants, legal advisors and other external professionals to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the Company Secretary to ensure corporate documentation, compliance records, legal documents and MOUs are maintained appropriately.
• Ensure organisational policies and financial processes are implemented effectively.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for compliance, due diligence, contracts and grants.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and processes are followed across functions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance management within a reputed corporate or nonprofit organisation.
• Prior experience in the nonprofit/social sector or service industry is preferred.
• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Finance or a related field.
• Candidates with CA (Inter), CMA/ICWA, CS or MBA in Finance will be preferred.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, MIS reporting, financial analysis and cash-flow management.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software/ERP systems, such as Tally, SUN Systems or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dashboards, data analysis and financial reporting.
• Experience working with banks, vendors/suppliers, tax consultants and external auditors.
• Prior experience in grant management, compliance, auditing, due diligence and contract/MOU processes.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, statutory requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing finance operations independently in a growing or multi-functional organisation.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and at short notice, as required.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on August 15, 2026 on Ground Zero

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