Centre for Internet & Society

The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) is seeking applications for the position of Chief Finance Officer. The position is full time and will be based in CIS’ Bangalore office (No. 194, 2nd ‘C’ Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, 560071). The Chief Finance Officer will work closely with the CIS administrative and accounts team and will report to the Executive Director, as well as Directors/Managers of Projects.



Position Summary:
 
As the Chief Finance Officer, your job will be to oversee all matters concerning accounting and finance within the organisation, including but not limited to reimbursements, taxation issues, maintaining the books of accounts etc. You will be required to coordinate with the senior management to ensure seamless financial operations at CIS. This is a full time position.
 
Responsibilities:
 
You will be responsible for the overall finance-related aspects of the organisation that include supervising reimbursement procedure, taxation, maintenance of the books of accounts (monthly expenditure, financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, disbursement journal, trial balance, tax reports, etc.), and preparation of budgets, proposals, objectives, audits, annual reports, etc.
 
Requirements:
 
  • 7 or more years of experience as a financial officer or equivalent professional position.
  • 2 or more references.
  • Must be fluent in English and at least in one Indian language.
  • Preferably prior experience of working at a Non-profit/Policy organisation.
  • Supervisory experience in dealing with a team.
  • Experience dealing with foreign remittance and familiarity with the FCRA guidelines.
  • Good knowledge of formulae in excel spreadsheets, and familiarity with Google Suite.
  • Good knowledge of Tally software.
 
Location: The position will based out of the CIS’s Bangalore office.
 
Remuneration: Compensation structure will be determined by the level of expertise, experience and current remuneration.
 
Contract period: Initial contract will be till 30 June 2019, followed by a review and redrafting of a longer term contract.
 
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. The last date to send in your application is 18 March 2019.
 
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