| Finance Manager
Modern Architects for Rural India (MARI)
Location: Hyderabad
Last Date: June 28, 2013
1. Job Title : FINANCE MANAGER
2. Place of work : HYDERABAD - AP, INDIA
3. Work unit : Finance Unit, Hyderabad Office
4. Reports to : Secretary
5. Term of appointment : Initially for a period of 12 months subject to probation of 3 months
6. Salary scale : Up to INR 40,000 (Depending on experience)
Introduction:
Modern Architects for Rural India (MARI) is a grassroots NGO started in the year 1988. For the past 20 years MARI has been intensively engaged in grassroots action pursuing the its objectives. MARI has been implementing a very wide range of development projects which are formulated basing on the felt needs of the communities. MARI is hosting FRESHWATER ACTION NETWORK SOUTH ASIA (FANSA) in India which aims to improve water governance by strengthening the role of civil society in decision-making. It considers both environmental and developmental aspects as crucial considerations for the realization of the right to water and sanitation for present and future generations.
Vision:
Empowerment
of vulnerable sections of the society to fight against poverty,
injustice and the environmental degradation that is threatening their
basic livelihoods. This should lead to establishing conditions in favour
of sustainable growth of the poor and marginalized sections and
ultimately of the society.
Mission: Promoting strong community based organizations of the poor and disadvantaged, enabling them to mobilize resources from within government and other agencies and guide them to work unitedly for their sustainable development
7. Job purpose:
The
post-holder will be a full-time employee of MARI, working in a small
team at its office at Hyderabad, AP, India. The Manager will work to
strengthen MARI and its projects in the areas of financial management,
contractual compliance, legal compliance, monitoring the financial
management of local NGO partners working with MARI & FANSA and
coordination with different actors concerned for efficient financial
management of FANSA.
8. Key responsibilities:
• Developing organizations project specific financial management guidelines within the scope of the financial policy of MARI.
• Book keeping and maintaining all the records related to financial management.
• Establishing financial management systems to ensure best compliance of the contracts signed by MARI and its projects.
• Establishing management systems to synchronize with legal compliance aspects at the overall organization level.
• Submission of accurate and timely financial reports to the concerned donors.
• Establish best transparent and accountable systems for purchase and or procurement of services, material, personnel, etc.
• Authorization of all payments.
• To
conduct visits to the recipient partners (eg: National Networks, GTF
local partners, etc in case of FANSA Project) and monitor their
financial management as per the monitoring guidelines.
• Receive financial reports and fund request from the partners and process the same as per the financial norms and agreements.
• Capacity
building, support and regular guidance to partners to ensure
contractual compliance and effective financial management at their
level.
• Submit
timely and accurate financial reports, fund release requests and any
other financial information required by the donor agencies.
• Provide critical feedback to Secretary on key financial parameters, variance, risks, etc.
• Establish systems for minimization and elimination of financial risks.
• Facilitate annual external audit and financial monitoring visits by the donor agencies.
A. Other organization responsibilities:
• Support other team members in mobilizing funding resources for FANSA and partners.
• Maintain and develop efficient electronic and paper filing systems to support own work.
• Attend meetings and conferences to defend and promote the interests of FANSA
• Adhere to the financial and HR guidelines issued by the organization.
• Ensure safe custody of the assets and finances under your control.
• Ensure actions to enhance image and reputation of the organization.
• Undertake any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required by the organizations.
B. Key relations:
The
post-holder works closely with the Project Managers / Coordinators of
all the projects and FANSA Regional Coordinator, FANSA GTF Project
Coordinator and Secretary of MARI. In addition the job demands close
working relationship with Donors such as FAN Global Secretariat (UK) and
WaterAid particularly the finance department. The post holder also
works closely with other development projects staff and Finance &
Administration staff of MARI.
C. Qualifications & experience
Essential:
• MBA/ Masters Degree in Accounting / Finance / Commerce.
• 5 years of experience in middle or senior level of financial management in NGO sector.
• Good knowledge of functioning and legal systems related to NGO sector.
• Good knowledge, skills and hands on experience of financial book keeping.
• Knowledge of Government of India requirements especially FCRA, Income tax laws, Societies Registration Act, etc.
• Excellent skills of using accounting packages including Tally and MS Office.
• Good communication skills in English – written and spoken.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Good negotiating skills including the ability to demonstrate patience and diplomacy.
• Should be a team player and has ability to work independently.
• Strong social and networking skills.
• Self-motivated and good problem solving skills.
9. Personality fit
The
Finance Manager should be able to interact with persons from a variety
of professional disciplines and from different levels of society in a
tactful and diplomatic manner. He/she should be able to work closely and
effectively with both internal & external stakeholders with a high
level of integrity & diplomacy. S/he should have a commitment to
timeliness and be dependable. Commitment to development work would be
highly valued.
Closing Date for submission of Applications: 28 June 2013
The recruitment process is expected to be completed by 5th July and selected candidates will be informed immediately to join as soon as possible.
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| Job Email id: | hrfansamail(at)gmail.com |
