Finance Officer

Reports to: State Project Manager
Responsible for: Care Support Centers
Base: Pune, Maharashtra

Specific Responsibilities:

• The Finance Officer will be specifically responsible the monitoring and financial management of funding and timely disbursement of funds to SSR NGOs/DLNs.
• Support in the process of signing grant agreements with SSR NGOs/DLNs, and design/maintain systems and responsible for the timely renewals, amendments, closeouts, etc. of various sub-grants in accordance with contractual obligations and Alliance India regulations.
• In collaboration with the Programme Manager develop budgets and regular reports to Alliance India.
• Work closely with the grant’s management team for the Vihaan programme budget; work plan, grants disbursement and audits.
• Regularly monitor the financial performance of partner organisations including monitoring of spending under sub-grants.
• Work with the Programmes Team to design budgets and reporting forms that reflect programmatic goals and also ensure grant funds are effectively utilised against programme deliverables.
• Carry out regular monitoring visits to the SSRs with the programme team.
• Provide feedback on the financial reports prepared by the SSRs
• Maintain clear understanding of donor and local legislation regulations.
• Ensure compliance of SSRs partners with local legislation; internal Alliance India requirements, and donor regulations and policies.
• Regularly assess SSR financial record keeping and internal control systems.
• Identify the areas where the SSRs requires support and provide specific technical support on  financial  management, internal control systems, budgeting and sub-grants management, etc. to ensure effective programme implementation.
• Install and support, where necessary, computerized financial accounting systems in SSRs
• Overall responsible for maintaining the books of accounts for the Vihaan programme in State/s and manage day today transactions.
• Maintain daily records of cash receipts and disbursements including preparation of receipt payments and general journal vouchers
• Recording of all transactions in computer-based accounting system (Tally) in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and ensure proper documentation of all transactions; and maintain files of all supporting documentation for accounting entries.
• Ensure timely payment of payment requests from vendors, partner organisations, etc. in connection with all programme related activities
• Overall responsible for the monthly bank reconciliation and advance settlement for the SR NMP+.
• Ensure timely deduction of various taxes and timely deposit with the Government authorities.
• Ensure the systematic maintenance and storage of records and review of vouchers.

Person Specification:

• Candidate must have bachelor degree in account and finance with at least 3 years of relevant project management experience in the health or development sectors. The criteria for selection will be relaxed for members from PLHIV or key population group with relevant experience and caliber and final decision lies with the interview panel
• Strong accounting, administrative and management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
• Ability and willingness to undertake travel within India.
• Demonstrated skill in partner management and reporting.
• Excellent in accounting software and MS office.
• Commitment to follow the deadline of donor compliance.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining strong and effective relations with donors and project implementing partners.
• Strong commitment to team-working, collaboration, consensus building and negotiation
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Ability and willingness to undertake travel approximately 40% to 50% of the time, primarily within the state, where the programme is being implemented.
• Fluent in Marathi, English and Hindi.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their CV and a cover letter to contact@taalhealthcare.org with the subject line: “Application for Finance Officer Position.”