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Vacancy for Chief Finance and Administrative Officer

Anusandhan Trust is a public charitable trust registered under The Maharashtra Public Trust Act, 1950 and The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010. Anusandhan Trust governs two institutions namely: CEHAT (Centre for Enquiry into Health and Allied Themes): the research centre of Anusandhan Trust and SATHI (Support for Advocacy and Training in Health Initiatives): the action centre of Anusandhan Trust which are based in Mumbai and Pune respectively.

 Minimum Requirements:

  • A law graduate with good hold over compliances under applicable statutes for public charitable trust registered in Mumbai and relevant labour laws. Commerce background essential.
  • Well versed with Tally ERP 9 software and able to handle finance and accounting functions efficiently.
  • Good command over English and working knowledge of Marathi with good drafting skills.
  • Should have good communication and team management skills.
  • Should be able to liaison with various government and compliance authorities.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in the relevant field and minimum 3 years of experience at the Chief Finance & Administrative Officer level.
Key responsibilities: 

Compliances and Statutory

  • Ensure timely submission of donor reports, filing of TDS and GST returns, organizational budgets, audited accounts to the Charity commissioner; I. T. returns to I. T. Commissioner and FC returns to FCRA authorities.
  • Ensure compliance with agreements / contracts / MoUs entered into by the Trust.
  • Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc as required.
  • Manage all property related matters.
  • Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely.
  • Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
  • Manage cash controls as well as ensure book keeping up-to-date.
  • Track investments and maintain relevant cash reserves.   
  • Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded.
  • Advise Trust on financial, administrative and statutory matters from time to time.
  • Set up reporting and monitoring systems between AT and both the office as and when required.
  • Prepare statutory financial and legal documents related various authorities and donors.
  • Liaison with the Auditor, IT Dept., Charity Comm., authorities, Donors regarding Property, Vehicles, Rent, Shops and Establishment Act, Right to Information, etc. on legal and financial issues matter.
  • To assist during enquiries, assessments and external audits conducted of Anusandhan Trust.
 Finance and Accounts
  • Conduct periodic financial analysis and review of systems to identify and resolve issues, gaps or variances.
  • Manage the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, expense reports, etc.
  • Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting.
  • Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks.
  • Review financial, personnel and administrative paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes.
  • Guide the centres in budget preparation for the project proposal. Ensure that the budget follows the accounting structure followed by the Trust as well as the donors.
Other Management functions

  • Develop administrative, personnel and financial policies to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Review and advise the Managing Trustee / Board of Trustee on all agreements entered by the Trust with donors, vendors, etc.
  • Guide, orient and keep the administrative and accounts unit of each centre abreast of developments as and when required.
  • Facilitate and participate in fundraising processes of the Trust.
Secretary to the Trust
  • Preparing agenda and compiling related documentation.
  • Writing minutes of the meeting.
  • Assisting the Managing Trustee to execute functions between two Trust meetings.
  • Advising the Trust on matters of compliance and finances.
  • Coordinating dates of the meeting.

Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience between Rs.1,00,000 to Rs.1,71,000 monthly CTC. The salary includes social security benefits. This is a term-bound position extendable at the discretion of the Trust.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with detailed CV to: recruitmentanusandhantrust@gmail.com  

Last date for receipt of applications: 5th May 2024.