Manager - Finance & Accounts

MelJol (Registered India NGO) began as a field action project of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai in 1991 as a response to the changing landscape of Child Right and Education. MelJol seeks to address issues related to generational poverty by meaningfully involving children, youth, women, and community. We encourage a new generation of young people and intend to equip them with knowledge and skills to better understand values of citizenship, the power of economic growth, social & financial equity and concepts of risk and reward; enabling them to break the cycle of poverty. Our vision is a fair and inclusive society where different cultures coexist harmoniously.

· Develop, update, and implement financial policies, procedures, and systems for MelJol.

· Ensure adherence to financial guidelines, donor requirements, and internal controls at all levels of financial operations.

· Oversee fund management and ensure accountability for all financial transactions.

· Compile and submit accurate monthly Utilization Certificates (UCs).

· Prepare and monitor the organizational budget and financial forecasts.

· Oversee Finance and Administration functions of Meljol ensuring efficiency and high service standards.

· Design and implement effective financial and accounting systems.

· Ensure timely financial audits and implementation of audit observations.

· Support grant proposal development through budgeting, due diligence and financial inputs.

· Coordinate with external consultants and agencies for compliance matters.

· Build financial awareness and compliance capacity within program and administrative teams.

· Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including FCRA, Charity Commissioner, and Income Tax authorities.

· Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Minimum 5–8 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the NGO or development sector.

· Demonstrated experience in donor reporting, regulatory compliance (FCRA, Income Tax, Charity Commissioner), and handling NGO audits.

· Proficient in accounting software such as Tally ERP, and advanced in Microsoft Excel.

· Strong analytical and financial planning skills.

· Knowledge of statutory laws applicable to NGOs.

· Excellent communication, reporting, and documentation skills.

· Ability to manage teams and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

· Good learning attitude and participatory in approach.

LGBTQ community members can also apply.

Interested candidates should submit their application at contact@meljol.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
  

Work Location: In person

+91 7021148625