Chartered Accountant (CA) - NGO Finance & Compliance - Assitant Manager - 8-9

About

Aria CFO Services is a mission-driven CFO advisory firm that partners with philanthropists, charities, and CSR agencies to bring transparency, governance, and streamlined financial processes to the development sector. Our work spans compliance, accounting, financial reporting, internal control design, and budget strategy validation. Since our founding in 2011, we have supported 450+ clients across India.

The Role

Do you see finance not just as numbers, but as a powerful tool for social change Aria CFO Services is looking for an Assistant Manager NGO Finance & Compliance to work with NGOs and social enterprises across India.

You will be part of a team that designs, builds, and implements solutions to client needs in finance, taxation, and the laws that govern the development sector. You will work closely with your team, engage with multiple stakeholders, and contribute research-based insight and practical problem-solving.

Key Details

Qualification: Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of post-articleship experience

Reports to: Senior Manager

Location: Marine Lines, Mumbai (in-person role)

CTC: 8,00,000 9,00,000 per annum

Start date: Immediate

Work days & hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM 7:00 PM

Travel: Occasional travel within Mumbai, and other Indian cities

Job type: Full-time

What You'll Do

Client Management & Leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact for client finance, compliance, and taxation matters

Manage client relationships with professionalism and empathy

Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including leadership, auditors, donors, and programme teams

Guide and support client staff and junior team members in day-to-day operations

Work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Promote a collaborative, process-driven team culture

Compliance & Financial Management

Manage client compliance across FCRA, Income Tax, TDS, GST, and Professional Tax

Review financial statements, books of accounts, and MIS reports through to audit closure

Review donor utilisation reports and proposals, and suggest improvements for optimal fund use

Support payroll structuring and allocations based on donor and management priorities

Prepare and monitor organisational budgets and expenditure reports

Review agreements from a legal and financial perspective

Oversee internal and statutory audit processes

What We're Looking For

Must-haves

Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of post-articleship experience

Working knowledge of Income Tax, TDS, and GST

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Tally / ERP systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent spoken and written English

Able to work in person from our Marine Lines office, Monday to Friday

Good to have

Exposure to FCRA compliance

Understanding of charitable trust taxation registration, exemption, and 80G

CSR compliance and reporting under the Companies Act

Donor utilisation reporting and grant budgeting

Client-servicing experience, particularly with NGOs, foundations, or CSR teams

Who Does Well at Aria

People who do well here bring a passion that is fuelled by purpose and direction. They care about the sector our clients serve, and they know where they want their own work to lead.

They think beyond the task in front of them: they ask what happens next, flag issues before they escalate, and propose fixes that last rather than quick patches. They take ownership of their work, communicate openly, and enjoy building capability in others as much as in themselves.

What We Offer

Meaningful, mission-aligned work in the development sector

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of NGOs, foundations, and CSR programmes

Opportunity for professional development and leadership .