Program Manager - Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and review finance and accounting records on a day-to-day basis using Tally or other accounting software
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration across Finance, Accounts, HR, and Operations
• Verify and process employee expenses and vendor payments in a timely and accurate manner
• Attend statutory and internal audits, due diligence, provide necessary information and clarifications, and liaise with auditors
• Ensure effective project accounting, accurate job cost reporting, and timely analysis of financial projections for all active projects as required by management
• Manage and coordinate all fiscal reporting activities for the organization, including revenue and expense tracking, balance sheet reporting, submissions to funding agencies, and development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets
• Prepare Financial MIS in customized formats tailored to the requirements of different stakeholders
• Ensure effective liquidity management and maintain optimal cash and fund flow to meet operational and strategic requirements
• Prepare, execute, and report budgets, including analysis of Budget vs. Actuals, Financial vs. Physical performance, and Physical vs. Impact metrics
• Provide the organization’s management with a comprehensive operating budget
• Ensure compliance with FCRA and other applicable legal and statutory regulations
• Ensure timely and accurate periodic filings of Returns, Income Tax, TDS, EPF, Professional Tax, and FCRA
• Maintain and follow up on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Provide cost analysis support and ensure compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements
• Ensure that all expenditures comply with organizational guidelines and implement measures to prevent fraud and misuse of funds

Required Skills

• At least 6–8 years of experience in managing finance for a Development Sector Organization
• Work experience in a National Level Organization with annual operating budgets upwards of ₹10–15 crores per annum
• Education: CA / CA-Inter or MBA (Finance)
• Working knowledge of Tally, preferably ERP 9.00 version
• Excellent analytical thinking, financial acumen with speed and accuracy, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Results-driven and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and inspire excellence
• Experience in Trust/NGO set-up