Finance & Compliance Coordinator

Job Summary:

We are looking for a mission-driven Finance and Compliance Coordinator to manage the financial operations and regulatory compliance of the enterprises and collectives that the organisation supports and works with. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance financial sustainability with the social enterprises social impact goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial management in resource-constrained settings, experience with compliance in the non-profit or social enterprise sector, and a commitment to empowering communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ TASKS

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Develop good accounting and financial management practices in the social enterprises supported by the organisation. Additionally help in developing and monitoring financial policies and controls to align with social enterprise goals.
• Documenting and establishing systems (SOPs, process flows) to manage compliance, finance and accounts of enterprises being supported by the organisation.
• Ensure regular financial reports, internal audits (as per requirement), compliance for all financial and non-financial statutory obligations. Along with overseeing filing of requisite taxes every month and at other times as and when required.
• Lead internal and external audits while coordinating with Statutory Auditors and further prepare final accounts & statements.
• Prepare and present accurate financial statements and reports to stakeholders, including investors, donors, and the board.
• Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities. Communicating with external partners for various enterprises, as per requirement.
• Stay updated on local and international regulatory changes relevant to social enterprises.
• Ensure this information reaches the relevant enterprises, as and when required.
• Build the financial literacy and compliance capacity of internal teams and enterprise leaders.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on financial performance of the enterprises being supported by the organisation, like P & L statement, sales and purchase registers, expense registers, etc.
• Coordinate strategic financial planning for the enterprises, in collaboration with various teams.
• Develop a compliance calendar for standard financial and non-financial statutory obligations for all enterprises.
• Travel to the field to the enterprise locations as and when required for physical checks, training and other workshops.
• Build a robust compliance and finance team.
• Contribute to planning for the future.
• Manage and report to internal and external stakeholders as and when required.
• Prepare documents, reports, presentations as and when required by internal and external stakeholders.
• Work in coordination with other teams like comms, business planning, program teams, LH, etc
• Develop and build upon a compliance module for the organisation and develop it as a service.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, CFA) or a masters degree in Finance, Social Enterprise Management, or Nonprofit Administration is desirable.

Experience

• 10-11 years of experience in finance and compliance roles (GST, TDS & Audit), preferably in social enterprises, NGOs, or non-profit organizations.
• Should have experience with financial planning and strategy for social enterprises. (preferable)

Skills

• Strong understanding of social enterprise models and double/triple bottom-line frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and ability to present financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work in resource-constrained and dynamic environments.

Place of work