Manager, Program Finance in Multiple Cities | Azim Premji Foundation

Azim Premji Foundation

Azim Premji Foundation works to strengthen the education sector and support the development of civil society organizations across India. The Foundation works closely with partner NGOs and program teams to build strong financial systems, governance, and compliance practices across the social sector, helping institutions operate with greater accountability and impact.

Role

The Manager – Program Finance strengthens financial management, grant governance and compliance across themes and partner organizations. This role combines a strong understanding of NGO finance, grant operations, budgeting and institutional processes with close collaboration across program teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial due diligence of prospective and existing partner NGOs before grant onboarding and renewal
• Evaluate partner accounting systems, internal controls, governance structures and financial management practices
• Assess compliance with Income Tax, FCRA and other statutory requirements, and review policies to identify financial, operational and governance risks
• Prepare and present structured due diligence reports for internal review committees and management decisions
• Review annual financial reports and supporting documents, and ensure timely fund disbursement to NGO partners as per agreed timelines
• Ensure grant funds are used properly and in line with grant terms, and keep the grant management portal updated with accurate information
• Manage the financial lifecycle of assigned grants through to closure
• Support partner organizations in strengthening their accounting systems through ongoing financial handholding and advisory support
• Work closely with grant leads, core accounts, legal and other internal teams for effective grant operations
• Respond to finance and compliance related queries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner

Requirements

• MBA in Finance, M. Com, ICWA or an equivalent qualification
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in NGO finance, grant management or program finance
• Strong understanding of NGO accounting and bookkeeping, grant budgeting and financial analysis, statutory compliances such as FCRA, Income Tax and CSR related requirements, and audit coordination and donor reporting
• Experience working with non-profits, foundations or development sector institutions
• Experience engaging with program teams, auditors, finance committees and partner organizations is preferred
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify financial concepts for non-finance audiences
• High attention to detail, strong process orientation, and the ability to manage multiple grants and stakeholders at once
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools
• Willingness to travel extensively to field locations and partner organizations
• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and committed to strengthening institutional systems and governance in the social sector

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