Director of Finance India

• Deadline : 2 Mar 2014
• Salary : Competitive NGO salary

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified professionals to manage and provide strategic leadership to the finance function across the WaterAid India country programme.

WaterAid is an international non-governmental 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 marginalised 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. WAI’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 Director-Finance for its Country Office in Delhi. The post holder will be responsible for managing and leading the finance function across India country programme office by ensuring the application of WaterAid financial policies and procedures. Consolidating the financial, statutory and management reports for WaterAid and supporting the Chief Executive in good governance. The post holder reports to the Chief Executive at WaterAid Country Office at New Delhi.

Essential requirements for the post are Qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountants Qualified Accountant ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CPA,MBA (Finance) from reputed Institute with minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience out of which five years should be in senior management positions including direct line management of professional staff. Candidates should have knowledge of NGO accounting, regulations and International Donor reporting requirements.

How to apply

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Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application form will be considered. Completed applications should be sent to waindhr@wateraid.org

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