• Skills and attributes:
o Possesses honesty, integrity, strong work ethic, and team skills
o Strong problem solving and communication abilities; is organized and efficient
o Excited by and open to new ideas and new ways of doing things Proven ability to meet deadlines in high-paced work environment
o Strong Project Management skills and ability to coordinate work of cross-functional teams
o Proactive and works with minimal supervision
o Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks (or other similar accounting software
o Willingness to take on all kinds of tasks and areas of responsibility, including at short notice
About IDinsight
IDinsight helps leaders combat poverty worldwide by designing, deploying and promoting evidence-generating tools. We tailor the best methodologies to partner needs and constraints to fuse evidence with action. We serve governments, NGOs, foundations and social businesses across Africa and Asia in all major program areas including health, education, agriculture, livelihoods, finance, energy and governance.
Our approach rests on four pillars:
• Rigorous: We develop and use a wide-range of cutting edge data and evidence tools, including experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, machine learning and more.
• Cost-effective: Every dollar spent is justified by expected impact. If funds could be better used in another way, we say so.
• Timely: Actionable information is delivered in time for client decision-making deadlines.
• Demand-driven: We deploy solutions tailored to partner contexts and needs with no competing agendas.
Our diverse, growing team of over 150 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Learn more at www.IDinsight.org.
Objectives of Role
The Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing all compliance functions for IDinsight India and may be involved in some accounting and reporting activities. The Compliance Manager should have highly relevant experience managing accounting and/or compliance issues in a mid-size Indian organization in the service industry that is closely linked to an international parent organization. This is a hands-on role, and the incumbent should expect to execute some processes directly, in addition to reviewing the work of others. We expect this individual to grow with the organization as we expand our operations worldwide.
This position will report to the Finance Director based in Nairobi, Kenya and will also work closely with the Director of IDinsight India and his team, and the Accounting team based in Delhi.
Responsibilities
The Compliance Manager’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Compliance Strategy - India
• Ensure that our organization and operational structure are optimally set-up to accomplish our mission while minimizing tax and compliance costs where possible.
• Ensure we are compliant and prepared for any audits that may occur
• Monitor the impact of ongoing changes in regulation on IDinsight, and respond with adjustments as necessary
• Liaise with the Legal and accounting Firms in understanding the main legal strategic compliance issues that IDinsight India faces, the risks involved, and measures to be taken to correct those issues.
• Manage the relationship with any compliance related vendors to ensure timely processing of routine compliance issues and to understand new compliance issues as they arise.
Compliance - Execution, Monitoring, and Audit - India
• Coordinate across multiple functions to ensure compliance and appropriate documentation
• Coordinate response to tax audits, including acting as the main contact, coordinating responses from others, and directly participating in preparing and reconciling information requested for auditors.
• Periodically audit internal records as necessary to validate that transactions are appropriately recorded to ensure compliance, and address gaps as necessary
• Ensure compliance payments are timely and accurate
Accounting
• Ensure processes and documentation are in place to support all compliance requirements.
• Reconcile accounts which are highly related to compliance monitoring, including:
o Intercompany balances and transactions between legal entities
o Payable and receivable accounts
Other Compliance Activities
• Coordinate across other functions to ensure compliance related projects and ongoing actions are completed on a timely basis, including regular tracking and updates to senior management
• Support Compliance work in other regions as time permits
• Support donor and client due diligence needs related to financial compliance.
• Act as backup for other finance functions.
• Support other global financial, accounting, and related tasks, as and when required.
Career Development
Career and skill development is a priority for all IDinsight employees. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows for the role to be tailored to individual passions, goals and preferences. IDinsight is also committed to facilitating work-life flexibility to maximize professional satisfaction and sustainability.
Qualifications
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Commerce, Financial Management, or other relevant area required. Masters degree in one of the above fields helpful, but not required.
• Professional qualification - CPA/ACA/ACCA part II or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of work experience in accounting and compliance for a mid-size (or larger) organization
o Experience coordinating and monitoring financial compliance in India is required
o Experience with international affiliates and transfer pricing agreements strongly preferred.
o US GAAP experience desirable but not required
• Skills and attributes:
o Possesses honesty, integrity, strong work ethic, and team skills
o Strong problem solving and communication abilities; is organized and efficient
o Excited by and open to new ideas and new ways of doing things Proven ability to meet deadlines in high-paced work environment
o Strong Project Management skills and ability to coordinate work of cross-functional teams
o Proactive and works with minimal supervision
o Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks (or other similar accounting software
o Willingness to take on all kinds of tasks and areas of responsibility, including at short notice
Compensation
Compensation will be competitive with comparable social sector roles, and commensurate with experience and track record.
Interview process
The process will consist of a first round interview, an exercise, a second-round phone interview, and a final in-person interview.
Preferred start date
As soon as possible.
To Apply
Please apply online using our application link here: https://internationalcareers-idinsight.icims.com/jobs/1096/compliance-manager/job?mode=view
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Cover letter should include an explanation of interest in the Compliance Manager role and earliest possible start date. Please direct any questions to careers@IDinsight.org. IDinsight reviews applications on a regular basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IDinsight is an equal opportunity employer.
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