Finance Officer

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified professionals, preferably chartered accountants with significant experience in Budget and Finance Management, NGO partner support and monitoring for the position of Finance Officer for its office in Bhopal.

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries.

WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office (Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in Bangalore, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Bhubaneshwar. In 10 states across the country WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid’s most established programmes in Asia with a total of 54 staff.

WaterAid India’s programme focus in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation, advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs.

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Finance Officer for its Office in Bhopal. The post holder is responsible to evaluate, monitor and support all financial and management accounting activities in the WaterAid partner organizations. To ensure compliance with WaterAid financial policies and procedures for partners, promote best practice, support partners through relevant coaching and training and provide structured feedback to the Line Manager. The post holder reports to the Director Finance Admin & IT at WaterAid Country Office at New Delhi.

Essential requirements for the post are Qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountants or an equivalent degree. Candidates Inter CA/ICWA with commensurate experience may also be considered. Minimum of five years work experience of which at least 2 years of financial monitoring in a development sector organisation.

Candidates should be IT literate and have good knowledge of Excel & word (MS Office in general) and hands on experience in any common Accounting software. Have demonstrable experience in developing and using monitoring and reporting systems, designing training materials and coordinating training courses. Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

This post is offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, This is a Project based appointment will not be renewed at the end of contract period.

To apply

For more information and to apply, please download the job description and application form. Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application form will be considered. Completed applications should be sent to waindhr@wateraid.org Closing date for applications is 2 September 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the interview. Interview is likely to in first or second week of September in Bhopal.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the differently abled are particularly encouraged to apply.