CFA, CA-Audit and Budget Controller

SEEDS INDIA

About SEEDS

Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) is a leading non-profit organization working towards making communities resilient to the impact of disaster risks through various innovative approaches, working in disaster management for over 30 years. As you may be aware, SEEDS has been awarded the Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 by the United Nations and the most prestigious Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2021 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. It continues to empower the most vulnerable across Asia to build a better future. For more information, visit www.seedsindia.org

CFA/CA -Audit and Budget Controller

Terms of Reference (TOR)

Position title

CFA/CA -Audit and Budget Controller

Reports to - Finance Director

Position-2

Location - Delhi NCR — travel to project sites as required

Purpose of the role

To ensure sound financial management of the Projects by overseeing budgeting, expenditure control, financial reporting, and internal controls, thereby supporting timely.

Key responsibilities

• Budget management & control o Monitor budget vs. actuals across programme activities.
• Providing real time expenditure reporting they are budgeted and properly coded.
• Financial reporting o Prepare accurate, timely internal and donor financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Support the Programme head for project forecasts, cashflow projections and funding gap analyses.
• Compliance & donor relations o Ensure all project financial activities comply with donor rules, project agreements, compliance and internal policies.
• Support donor audits and field monitoring visits; prepare documentation and respond to audit queries.
• Accounting operations & controls o Oversee day-to-day accounting for the project: invoices, payments, petty cash, advances, reconciliations and accruals.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls; conduct regular checks (e.g., bank reconciliations, expense sampling, asset records).
• Ensure timely submission of accounting records to Finance/Head Office as required.
• Grants, procurement & sub-award management o Review financial aspects of procurement processes to ensure value-for-money and compliance with procurement rules.
• Monitor financial performance and compliance of sub-grantees/partners; review partner financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Team supervision & capacity building o Supervise project finance staff (accountant, cashier, finance assistant); set objectives and conduct performance reviews.
• Provide finance training and coaching to project staff to improve budget literacy, documentation and compliance.

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

Timeliness and accuracy of monthly/quarterly financial

Budget variance explained with corrective action.

Zero major audit findings related to project financials (or timely closure of audit findings).

Compliance with donor and internal policies (measured by audit results and internal spot-checks).

Required qualifications & experience

Professional qualification Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst

Minimum 0-3 years’ relevant experience in financial management.

Proven experience managing project budgets, donor reporting and audits.

Skills & competencies

Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Integrity, high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Good communication skills; ability to present financial information to non-finance staff.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Team-player with mentoring and supervisory experience.

Working relationships

Internal

Project Manager, Operations, Program team, Head Office Finance.

External

Donors, auditors, sub-grantees, vendors, banks.

Other conditions

Must be able to travel to project sites and partner offices.

HOW TO APPLY

Send Your CVs and Cover Letter to muskan@seedsindia.org with Subject Line "CFA/CA -Audit and Budget Controller"

Pay

₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Commuter assistance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Internet reimbursement

Leave encashment

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Provident Fund

Work from home

Work Location

In person