Director – Finance/Governance & Legal – NGO

  • Mumbai
  • 15–25 years

Website Atrios Consulting

Job Responsibilities:

– Lead the organisation’s Finance, Governance & Legal function, serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board while ensuring financial integrity, statutory compliance, and strong governance frameworks.

– Provide strategic financial leadership, long-term financial planning, budgeting, and Board-level financial insights.

– Oversee financial management, accounting operations, payroll, statutory deductions, internal controls, and Tally-based financial systems.

– Lead donor financial reporting, fund utilisation tracking, grant compliance, and financial modelling for fundraising initiatives.

– Ensure compliance with FCRA, FEMA, Companies Act (Section 8), Income Tax (12A/80G), CSR regulations, and other statutory requirements.

– Manage governance processes, Board documentation, legal matters, compliance calendars, and policy reviews.

– Lead statutory and internal audits while maintaining relationships with auditors, bankers, government authorities, and legal advisors.

– Build and mentor a high-performing Finance & Accounts team while strengthening systems, controls, and digital finance processes.

– Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks to support organisational growth and sustainability.

– Support high-value contracts, MoUs, tender negotiations, and strategic organisational decision-making.

– Drive financial excellence to enable the scale-up strategy and long-term impact.

Desired work experience:

– Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts

– 5+ years of diversified experience in a senior leadership role

– Prior experience in the non-profit / NGO sector mandatory

Key Competencies:

– High integrity and accountability – a trusted steward of organisational resources

– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy

– Excellent communication skills – able to present financial and legal information clearly to diverse audiences including Board members, donors, and programme teams

– Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence without authority

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