Iteachschools
The quality of school education available to students from low-income communities across India is abysmal. Their chances of attending college, or building a career, are significantly lower than their high-income peers, condemning them to a life without voice or choice. iTeach was born in 2015 to challenge this status quo and create a level playing field for
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children. We run free and high-impact schools and an exceptional college-to-career program for the most disadvantaged students in Pune and Navi Mumbai. We are known for our world-class professional development, our result-oriented team culture, and our student-centric school design. Read more about us at
www.iTeachSchools.org . Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will work directly with the CFO Consultant & COO and manage a team of 5 people based in Mumbai and Pune. At iTeach Schools, current systems are compliant and benefit from technology integration across key functions such as HR and financial management. However, with the organization’s growth plans, there is a need to strengthen these systems further through more robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. We are looking for people who have the technical expertise and will be eager to enhance the existing systems and processes, combining researched best practices with their own contextual innovation. Team and Stakeholder Management:
Manage and build capacity of the Finance team Maintain and strengthen relationships with partner organizations and funding partners Serve as a single point of contact for any finance-related queries from funding partners Review government tenders from compliance and implementation perspectives Liaise with internal departments like leadership, HR, Funding, Communications, and Programme staff Liaise with external stakeholders like auditors, donors, bank personnel, CS, ESIC, PF consultants, etc., with support of the team Program Budgeting and Financial Planning:
Prepare organizational budget in collaboration with various team members and track actual expenditure and variances periodically Review donor utilization reports, track over/under-utilization of donor funds, and suggest ways to optimize usage of funds; review donor proposals based on budgets and donor criteria Track cash flows and prepare quarterly MIS and financial reports Conduct quarterly reviews with project leaders on fund utilization Create and update SOPs to streamline processes Manage and authorize expenses in line with approved budgets Review agreements from a financial perspective Compliance and Financial Reporting:
Oversee statutory compliances such as FCRA, TDS, PT, IT, GST, with assistance from the Accounts Manager Review monthly payroll Review company’s financial statements and books of accounts Oversee external (CA & donor) and internal audits with assistance from the Accounts Manager Prepare quarterly board reports and other periodic financial reports Set up finance management systems in new locations as iTeach expands Continuously refine program accounting and reporting systems Qualification & Experience
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) 3+ years of post-articleship work experience in accounts, taxation, and financial compliance Proficient in Income Tax, TDS, PT, and GST compliance Preferred: Prior experience in budgeting, cash flows, and MIS Preferred: Prior work experience in NGO Preferred: Experience in FCRA, PF, ESIC Experience and Competencies
Managerial and leadership qualities Proficient in Excel and Tally Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in spoken and written English Able to work independently, assume ownership of responsibilities A logical thinker and effective problem solver Willingness to learn Location:
Pune, with periodic travel to Mumbai or other locations
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children. We run free and high-impact schools and an exceptional college-to-career program for the most disadvantaged students in Pune and Navi Mumbai. We are known for our world-class professional development, our result-oriented team culture, and our student-centric school design. Read more about us at
www.iTeachSchools.org . Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will work directly with the CFO Consultant & COO and manage a team of 5 people based in Mumbai and Pune. At iTeach Schools, current systems are compliant and benefit from technology integration across key functions such as HR and financial management. However, with the organization’s growth plans, there is a need to strengthen these systems further through more robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. We are looking for people who have the technical expertise and will be eager to enhance the existing systems and processes, combining researched best practices with their own contextual innovation. Team and Stakeholder Management:
Manage and build capacity of the Finance team Maintain and strengthen relationships with partner organizations and funding partners Serve as a single point of contact for any finance-related queries from funding partners Review government tenders from compliance and implementation perspectives Liaise with internal departments like leadership, HR, Funding, Communications, and Programme staff Liaise with external stakeholders like auditors, donors, bank personnel, CS, ESIC, PF consultants, etc., with support of the team Program Budgeting and Financial Planning:
Prepare organizational budget in collaboration with various team members and track actual expenditure and variances periodically Review donor utilization reports, track over/under-utilization of donor funds, and suggest ways to optimize usage of funds; review donor proposals based on budgets and donor criteria Track cash flows and prepare quarterly MIS and financial reports Conduct quarterly reviews with project leaders on fund utilization Create and update SOPs to streamline processes Manage and authorize expenses in line with approved budgets Review agreements from a financial perspective Compliance and Financial Reporting:
Oversee statutory compliances such as FCRA, TDS, PT, IT, GST, with assistance from the Accounts Manager Review monthly payroll Review company’s financial statements and books of accounts Oversee external (CA & donor) and internal audits with assistance from the Accounts Manager Prepare quarterly board reports and other periodic financial reports Set up finance management systems in new locations as iTeach expands Continuously refine program accounting and reporting systems Qualification & Experience
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) 3+ years of post-articleship work experience in accounts, taxation, and financial compliance Proficient in Income Tax, TDS, PT, and GST compliance Preferred: Prior experience in budgeting, cash flows, and MIS Preferred: Prior work experience in NGO Preferred: Experience in FCRA, PF, ESIC Experience and Competencies
Managerial and leadership qualities Proficient in Excel and Tally Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in spoken and written English Able to work independently, assume ownership of responsibilities A logical thinker and effective problem solver Willingness to learn Location:
Pune, with periodic travel to Mumbai or other locations
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