Lead Finance & Accountant

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Job Description

Job Description Lead, Finance & Accounts (F&A)
Organization: eVidyaloka Trust
Location: Bengaluru
Reporting To: CEO (with dotted-line responsibility to the Board / Audit Committee)
ROLE PURPOSE
The Lead Finance & Accounts will be responsible for end-to-end financial stewardship of
eVidyaloka, ensuring strong financial discipline, statutory compliance, donor confidence,
and strategic decision support as the organization scales its impact across rural India. This
is a finance leadership role, partnering closely with the CEO and Board on sustainability,
governance, and growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Management & Controls
• Own the complete finance function including accounting, budgeting, cash flow, and
reporting- including utilization of funds (as per donor line items) and UC
• Monthly MIS report and review with the CEO and Board
• Establish and strengthen financial controls, systems, and internal checks
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage multi-project and multi-donor accounting with accurate cost attribution
• Drive process improvements and automation for scale
2. Budgeting, Planning & MIS
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting exercises
• Track budget versus actuals at organization, program, and donor levels
• Prepare board-ready MIS reports with insights and analysis
• Support leadership with financial evaluation of new programs, pilots, and scale plans
3. Statutory, Regulatory & Donor Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Income Tax provisions (12AA, 80G), CSR norms, and FCRA
regulations
• Oversee designated bank accounts, utilization, and statutory filings
• Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and donor audits
• Act as the single point of accountability for financial compliance and risk management and
all audit queries- Donor, Board, IT and all stat audits
4. Donor & Partner Financial Management
• Manage donor budgets, utilization tracking, and financial reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of donor financial reports
• Support proposal costing, financial notes, and due-diligence processes
• Work closely with fundraising and program teams to align finance with delivery
5. Governance & Board Support
• Prepare finance packs for Board and Audit Committee meetings
• Support discussions on sustainability, reserves, and financial risk
• Ensure audit readiness, transparency, and strong governance practices
• Act as a trusted finance advisor to the CEO and Board
6. Team & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, and statutory authorities
• Work cross-functionally with programs, operations, HR, and leadership teams
• Bring clarity, discipline, and reliability to financial operations
DESIRED PROFILE
Qualifications
• Chartered (inter) preferred
• Or MBA (Finance) with strong accounting and compliance experience
Experience
• 8 10 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in the NGO / CSR / social sector strongly preferred
• Hands-on exposure to FCRA, CSR, donor audits, and multi-project accounting
• Experience working closely with Boards and senior leadership
Key Competencies
• High integrity and sound financial judgment
• Strong understanding of non-profit compliance and governance
• Ability to translate numbers into insights for decision-making
• Attention to detail with a strategic mindset
• Calm, dependable presence in a mission-driven environment
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
• Steward the finances of an organization impacting hundreds of thousands of rural
students
• Build financial systems that enable national scale and long-term sustainability
• Work closely with a committed leadership team and Board
• Play a critical role in strengthening institutional credibility