Finance officer, India

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Change Alliance, a fully owned subsidiary of Christian Aid, has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to eradicating poverty and fighting social injustice.

Change Alliance is an exciting new organisation, established as a fully owned subsidiary of Christian Aid. Built on the expertise and reputation of Christian Aid, its purpose is to provide a range of technical management services to Christian Aid and the wider sector.

We are looking for candidates with a degree in financial accounting, with substantial experience of managing the financial and administrative systems requirements for institutional donors. You should have sound, substantial knowledge and skill for supporting the financial and administrative requirements for partnership, both with donors and NGOs, as well as experience in providing capacity-building support to partners for strengthening their financial systems. You should be familiar and competent with computerised accounting software (such as Tally 9/ ERP). You should have familiarity with tools for analysis of financial data that can be used to support the programme team and its partnerships. Having a command of the English language and working knowledge of Hindi or other regional languages would be an advantage.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Steward resources

Please tell us about a time when you were able to take action to end or reduce the inefficient use of resources.

Deliver results

Please tell us about a time when you had to make recommendations or take decisions after analysing data, information and other evidence.

Realise potential

Please tell us a time when you took action to address gaps in your own knowledge and skills without being prompted.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation, so you can expect a range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is based in New Delhi, non -Indian nationals will require a valid work permit to work in India.

Download the role profile (218 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to:   india-jobs@christian-aid.org   (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Change Alliance Pvt Ltd 
D-25-D, South Extension Part II 
New Delhi 
India 110 049

Please also download and complete our   International Diversity Monitoring Form

Please note CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 7 May 2014, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Job reference: India/2014/0401

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 4 May 2014

Interview date: Week commencing 12 May 2014

Change Alliance Pvt Ltd values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of caste, race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, ie SC, ST, religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially encourage women candidates to apply.