Job Description
Samhita-CGF is an impact catalyst that has been a leader in India’s CSR landscape for 15 years. Over this time, we have partnered with more than 250 funders and 500 impact organizations, co-creating solutions that are measurable, scalable, and sustainable. Together, these efforts have improved the lives of over 17 million Indians across 31 states and union territories. Through our initiatives, which are CSR and FCRA compliant, we address key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
We began as a CSR consultancy to ensure that companies create catalytic change by leveraging their business capabilities to solve social issues that they and their stakeholders care about. We then transitioned into a strategic alliance builder, bringing together public, private, and philanthropic stakeholders to solve pressing societal challenges, at scale. We established and managed 5 alliances which are collectively impacting 7 million individuals from underserved communities, across financial inclusion, healthcare, livelihood, water and sanitation.
Responsibilities
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (FCRA, Income Tax, CSR, GST, etc.) applicable to trusts and non-profit entities.
- Develop, update, and monitor internal control systems and financial compliance frameworks.
- Support in preparing documentation for internal and external audits (statutory, donor, FCRA, CSR).
- Maintain up-to-date records and ensure adherence to donor agreements, MoUs, and financial policies.
- Conduct compliance checks for partner organizations and internal teams.
Due Diligence (Partners and Vendors)
- Lead financial due diligence for new and existing implementation partners, ensuring alignment with donor and organizational standards.
- Review partner financial systems, policies, and governance structures to assess financial health and compliance capability.
- Prepare due diligence reports and recommend risk mitigation measures.
- Support capacity-building initiatives for partners in financial management and compliance areas.
Donor Financial Management
- Manage financial aspects of donor grants — including budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and closure.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of donor financial reports as per funding agreements.
- Coordinate with program teams for budget utilization tracking and variance analysis.
- Review and validate partner financial reports and ensure fund utilization is in line with donor guidelines.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for all donor-funded activities.
Implementation Partner Financial Oversight
- Monitor financial performance and fund flow to partners; ensure accountability and timely utilization.
- Conduct periodic financial reviews and field visits to assess compliance with donor and organizational policies.
- Support partners in improving their financial management practices, documentation, and reporting systems.
- Flag and address any deviations, risks, or irregularities in financial operations.
Coordination and Reporting
- Work closely with internal Finance, Program, Legal, and Monitoring & Evaluation teams.
- Prepare consolidated financial summaries and dashboards for management and donors.
- Participate in partner review meetings and donor audits
- Support senior management in risk assessment, policy improvement, and audit follow-up.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- +5 years of experience in handling finance and accounts function (some experience working in a consulting firm, or a not for profit sector will be an added advantage)
- Intern CA / MBA (Finance), ICWA, any other equivalent degree in Finance
- Strong understanding of FCRA, Income Tax, GST, and CSR compliance.
- Experience in partner financial review, donor grant management, and audit coordination.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting (e.g., Tally).
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
NOTE: This job has no deadline and is open until filled.
