DGM Finance

Role Overview

The DGM– Finance is
responsible for the end-to-end financial management and operational integrity
of CanKids KidsCan across all regions and states. This role ensures financial
operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the organization's
programmatic goals. The DGM – Finance serves as the operational finance leader,
translating CFO strategy into executed plans while supervising the Accounts
team and multi-state finance staff for accurate, timely, and compliant
financial output.

Key Responsibilities

A.     Overall Finance & Accounts Management

•        Assist team
in day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the organization across all
regions and states.

•        Ensure
timely closure of books of accounts on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

•        Supervise
accounting entries with regards to Donor Accounting and Assist CFO for
financial documentation across HO and state offices.

•        Ensure
proper implementation of accounting standards, internal controls, and financial
SOPs.

•        Monitor
fund flow, utilisation, and budget adherence for all projects and programs.

•        Prepare
and present monthly Budget vs Actual variance reports to the CFO with
corrective recommendations.

•        Manage
and review quarterly forecasts and rolling cash flow projections.

B.     Donor Reporting & Grant Financial Compliance

•        Preparation
and review of donor-wise financial reports, utilisation certificates, fund
statements, and budget vs actual reports.

•        Ensure
compliance with donor agreements, approved budgets, and donor-specific
financial guidelines.

•        Coordinate
with program teams and state finance staff for timely collection and
validation of supporting documents.

•        Review
grant expenditures to ensure allowability, allocability, and proper coding
against approved budget heads.

•        Coordinate
with Head Planning and provide financial inputs for new donor applications and
renewals.

•        Review
project-wise burn rates, donor commitments, and budget monitoring monthly.

•        Maintain
project-wise and donor-wise fund accounting in line with each grant agreement

C.     Statutory Audit / Internal Audit / Compliance/Donor
Audit

•        Assist in
and manage annual statutory audit, donor audits, and internal audits of the
organization.

•        Ensure
timely preparation and submission of audit schedules, ledgers, reconciliations,
and supporting documents.

•        Track
closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions within
stipulated timelines.

•        Oversee
compliance with FCRA regulations, CSR guidelines, Income Tax Act (Sections 12A,
80G), and FEMA as applicable.

D.     Team Leadership & Capacity Building

•        Guide the
finance and accounts team at Head Office and regional/state levels in
co-ordination with GM Accounts

•        Build
capacity of finance staff on accounting systems, donor compliance, and
statutory processes through regular training.

•        Ensure
standardization and process discipline across all finance functions – HO and
states.

•        Ensure
adequate redundancy in critical finance processes – no single point of failure
in any function.

Requirements

Required
Qualifications and Skills

Education:

M. CoM / MBA / CA Inter

Essential

•        Semi-
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI; OR MBA (Finance) from a
recognized institution.

•        Minimum 6
years of progressive experience in finance department in NGO Sector.

•        At least
4 years in a senior finance role within an NGO or development organization.

•        Working
knowledge of FCRA, CSR compliance, and donor fund accounting frameworks.

•        Proficiency
in Tally ERP (or equivalent), advanced MS Excel, and MIS reporting tools.

Preferred

•        Experience
working with institutional donors (bilateral, multilateral, corporate CSR).

•        Familiarity
with multi-state operations and field finance management.

•        Exposure
to FEMA/foreign remittance regulations and Income Tax Act (Sections 12A, 80G).

•        Experience
in ERP implementation or finance system upgrades.

Experience:

6-8 years in finance/accounting roles,
preferably in the NGO or development sector.

Skills &
Competencies:

Technical

•        Financial
analysis, management accounting, and budgetary control.

•        Statutory
and regulatory compliance – Direct/Indirect Tax, FCRA, Companies Act.

•        Grant
management, restricted fund accounting, and donor reporting.

•        Internal
audit coordination and financial process design.

Behavioral

•        High
integrity and professional ethics – essential in a non-profit context.

•        Strong
analytical thinking with rigorous attention to detail.

•        Ability
to work independently and lead the finance function with minimal supervision.

•        Collaborative
approach with program, operations, and state teams.

•        Clear and
confident communication with GM accounts, CFO, donors, auditors, and senior
leadership.