Manager - Grant Management and Accounts

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Experience: 8+ years in Financial Management, Audit, and Compliance (with 4+ years in Grant Management).
Compensation: Competitive

Janaagraha

Janaagraha stands at the forefront of urban transformation in India, championing the cause of better cities for all. Established with a vision to redefine urban governance, Janaagraha’s mission is to catalyse systemic change in how Indian cities are planned, financed, and managed. The organisation’s work is rooted in the belief that empowered local governments, robust public finance systems, and active citizen participation are essential for sustainable urban development.

Role

A senior finance position focused on ensuring financial integrity, managing donor funds transparently, and supporting program teams to achieve social impact through robust budgeting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate financial reports for donors and maintain a strict reporting calendar.
• Manage internal budgets for grant-funded projects, tracking expenditures against approved allocations.
• Coordinate with the development team to provide budgetary support for new proposals.
• Ensure strict adherence to donor guidelines, internal SOPs, and statutory requirements like FCRA.
• Oversee donor audits and maintain comprehensive documentation for internal controls.
• Validate procurement processes to ensure vendor selection and benchmarking meet organizational standards.
• Generate MIS reports to analyze budget vs. actual variances and present findings to the Management Committee.
• Prepare finance and compliance presentations for the Board regarding funding and risks.
• Train program staff on financial tracking and donor compliance to build internal capacity.
• Review grant agreements to align objects and budgets with legal and regulatory conditions.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant, Master’s Degree in Financial/Business Management, M.Com, or an equivalent degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Finance, Audit, and Compliance, with 4+ years specifically in grant management or nonprofit finance.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, fund-based accounting, and statutory laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel for data analysis and MIS reporting.
• Strong leadership skills to manage teams and collaborate across diverse departments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for donor reporting and internal presentations.

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