Manager of Finance

Position Objective: To support financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, statutory compliance, and timely reporting. The role requires hands-on experience in management, accounting systems, payroll coordination, audits, and regulatory compliance including FCRA. Term of Employment: Full-time Reports To: Director of Finance Location: Sangli, Maharashtra Role Overview: The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role at Animal Rahat, with key responsibilities and accountability in managing Animal Rahat’s financial resources with the highest standard of integrity, efficiency, propriety and confidentiality.

This requires a self-motivated and results-oriented professional with strong accounting, planning and organizational skills; a continuous learning and improvement mindset; with sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities; and who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The Manager will support the Director of Finance in developing and coordinating the strategic financial direction of Animal Rahat. Accounting & Financial Management · Maintain books of accounts in accordance with accounting standards · Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions on Tally or other designated software · Prepare and submit reviewed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to donations · Line management of an accounting officer(s) · Manage online transactions in the absence of this office · Handle bank reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger scrutiny · Monitor expenses and ensure budget adherence · Ensure that domestic and FCRA books of accounts are maintained separately · Ensure adequate financial monitoring of Animal Rahat units and sanctuaries, including review of budgets and quarterly financial reporting Statutory Compliance · Ensure compliance with Income Tax, PT, TDS, GST, ESIC, EPF, and other statutory regulations · Manage filings and returns within deadlines · Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections FCRA Compliance & Donor Reporting · Handle accounting and reporting related to FCRA funds · Ensure adherence to FCRA regulations and reporting requirements · Review donor utilisation reports · Coordinate with program teams to ensure proper utilisation and reporting of restricted funds Payroll & Employee Payments · Execute payroll processing and verification · Coordinate with Director of Human Resources (DHR) for salary inputs and exits · Ensure statutory deductions and filings related to payroll · Ensure proper work on HRMS systems for expense and payroll (e.g.

Pocket HRMS) Audit & Reporting · Manage internal and external audits · Prepare financial reports, MIS, and variance analysis · Provide data and schedules required by auditors · Review and provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation required by auditors · Prepare annual statutory accounts, ensuring they meet all statutory and best practice accounting requirements Budgeting & Financial Planning · Assist Director of Finance in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting · Track actual vs budget and highlight variances · Any other work assigned by the supervisor Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required · Master’s degree in commerce from a recognised university or college will be an added advantage · Minimum of five years of professional experience in finance management, with demonstrated experience in a managerial role · Excellent presentation and documentation skills · Knowledge and experience of working on Financial ERP systems like Tally · Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel spreadsheets, word processing, accounting software, web browsing, email and report writing software · Experience of managing taxation matters, with desirable exposure to FCRA compliance · Experience of negotiating, drafting and managing contracts · Excellent negotiation skills preferred · Good communication skills in Hindi, Marathi, and English preferred · Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills · Proven written and verbal communication skills · Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on all financial matters · Knowledge of Animal Rahat’s areas of work and animal rights issues · Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle