Chief Financial Officer Aga Khan Foundation - India

Position Title	Chief Financial Officer
Location	India
Agency	Aga Khan Foundation
Sector	Social Development
About the Agency	The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network's organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender. More information....
The position	AKF India promotes the transformation and empowerment of marginalised communities, implementing and supporting activities in civil society, community health, education, livelihood improvement and skill development in collaboration with other AKDN agencies and external partners. AKDN is present in seven states.   AKF (India) seeks a Chief Financial Officer that will help it maintain its excellent reputation for financial integrity, strong internal controls and regulatory compliance, while introducing new systems to help it maximise operating revenue from diverse sources. It seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic CFO, with previous experience in and commitment to the development sector in India. The CFO will work on all financial and regulatory aspects of the Foundation’s activities and assets in India.     Overall Responsibilities: The CFO oversees all financial, accounting, legal, property, resource management and related administrative functions, providing expertise and analysis to management. The CFO is responsible for helping the organisation meet its long-range goals and financial targets in order to maximise its contribution to India’s development. The CFO should lead the long-range financial planning and budgeting of AKF (India) as an institution and oversee the production of project budgets that are consistent with and advance these plans. This includes the preparation of multi-year financial plans, modeling forms of cost-recovery and other revenue, and other financial forecasting. The CFO is also responsible for ensuring AKF (India)’s regulatory and donor compliance, including statutory compliance with Indian law regulating FCRA, service tax, income tax, and other sections of the Companies Act, as well as compliance with the requirements of international and other donors (EC, DFID, USAID, etc.).   Core Responsibilities:    Supervise monthly analysis of the AKF (India) budget (including all programme grants); oversee and validate all financial information; and oversee all financial reporting to AKF’s Geneva headquarters.  Ensure statutory compliance under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, Income Tax Act, Companies Act, and Foreign Exchange Management Act, as well as and provide advice and assistance to the CEO on other legal matters;  Direct and supervise the implementation of external audits and reviews;  Prepare annual budgets and accounts, and all other financial reporting to internal constituents and external agencies, ensuring accuracy and correctness of all information presented; oversee the preparation of project budgets that are consistent with AKF (India)’s long-range financial plans and needs, anticipating cost-recovery and cash-management requirements;  Oversee and supervise the maintenance of all investments - short term and long term – and work with the AKF (India) National Committee sub-group on properties and all property related issues;  Supervise and manage the maintenance of petty cash, bank statements, preparation of cheques, and bank drafts;  Review existing and put in place effective cash and currency management instruments, including liaison with the banking and financial services industry; where appropriate and possible, develop new financial instruments for revenue generation, donor partnerships, and other fund-raising;  Responsible for promoting the safety of human, physical and data assets of AKF India, working closely with senior management to implement disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness programs throughout the organization.  Assist and build the capacity of finance-related functions in other AKDN agencies.     This position is based in New Delhi.
The requirements	This role will be demanding and fast-paced, managing a small team across four states, with opportunities for collaboration with the programme team of AKF (India) as well as with the other AKDN agencies in India. For the right individual, this will provide an exciting opportunity to help AKF (India) build or expand operations, optimize resources, and safeguard its reputation and assets. AKF (India) seeks a highly intelligent, motivated,   quick study who is a detail-oriented diplomat and manager, comfortable working in a   team environment. AKF (India) expects the individual to be passionate about development, to be committed to improving the lives of India’s most marginalised people, and to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, honest, and discretion.    Required qualities, competencies, and qualifications: Ambitious, energetic, and hard-working professional committed to improving lives among India’s most marginalised communities. Must share a sense of urgency about development.  Five to ten years of previous experience in a financial management role, with at least five years in a leadership position.  Experience with an organisation with complex finances combining international and national sources, having to maximise revenues (cost-offsets), manage operating cash-flow, and handle assets (including real estate).  Professional qualification as chartered accountant required, preferably with an MBA.  Excellent analytical and communication skills: must be numerate, a good writer, and a clear speaker: fluency in English and Hindi required.  Familiarity with all relevant Indian laws and regulations, including FCRA regulations and the Companies Act, as well as the compliance requirements of major international donor agencies (EC, DFID, USAID, etc.).  Must enjoy working in horizontal, cross-functional teams across departments and institutions; needs to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, as well as situational authority and leadership.  Should be capable of meeting short deadlines and producing accurate, high-quality materials or analysis with a fast turnaround.  Solution-oriented, creative problem-solver, who can be versatile and is willing to work around obstacles.  Must be a diplomat capable of collaborating with senior leadership of other AKDN agencies.  An ability to work in teams is essential, as well as the ability to work independently and to multi-task. Application process: Please submit an updated accompanied by a cover letter stating the reasons for your interest and your qualifications for the position. Please also indicate your current and expected salary in the body of the cover letter.
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