Job Opportunity for Finance & Operations Manager at Digital Green in Bengaluru

About Digital Green

Digital Green is a global organization that empowers smallholder farmers to lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the collective power of technology and grassroots-level partnerships. We join forces with governments, private agencies and, most importantly, rural communities themselves to co-create digital solutions that are of the community and for the community. When farmers have the tools they need to connect with one another, they’re far more likely to apply what they’ve learned on their farms and in their households–improving their own livelihoods and those of others in their community, in a manner that’s nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, and inclusive.

For more information, please visit Digital Green’s website: www.digitalgreen.org

Job Summary

The Finance & Ops Manager will be responsible for managing and providing overall support to the Digital Green team. This role will oversee and coordinate the statutory compliance requirements, day-to-day financial management, coordinating with third party for accounting and Accounts Payable processes. The Finance & Ops Manager will also ensure smooth operations for the Bangalore team, supervising the Ops Officer to manage day-to-day office requirements, procurement, travel and events logistics, and more for the Bangalore team.

In addition to managing the above functional areas, this role will work closely with the global team to oversee the implementation of key internal systems, processes, and policies, and identify opportunities for improvement and adaptation. This dynamic role requires a proactive professional who enjoys collaboration and problem-solving, and who has strong communication and team management skills and a customer-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Management (40%)

• Responsible for managing all the compliance requirements of the Digital Green Pvt. Ltd. at multiple locations (Delhi Bangalore for now), including by not limited to:Transfer Pricing (TP), Goods & Service Tax (GST), Income Tax (IT), Import & Export (I&E), and ROC Compliances.
  Provide technical guidance to the HR team on all labor law related compliance including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Gratuity, Professional tax, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing all FEMA related compliances and reporting.
• Responsible for filing all Direct/Indirect Tax Return with relevant authorities.
• Responsible for smooth audit completion and finalization of annual financials and reporting to relevant authorities. Coordinate with the global finance team around global financial audit.
• Coordinate with the global team on execution and management of intercompany agreement and transactions.
• Responsible for coordination with external legal agencies or in-house legal team for any agreement execution by DG Pvt. Ltd.

Financial Management (30%)

• Responsible for coordinating with the external bookkeeping agency to ensure all accounting and financial transactions are as per IAS and DG policies.
• Responsible for monthly closure of account as per DG global standard and custodian of all the DG Fin & Ops systems like QuickBooks, TimeRewards etc.
• Responsible for banking management for DG Pvt. Ltd. on day-to-day basis and adhering to DG Grants of Authority policy (GoA).
• Review and verify all the transactions for DG Pvt. Ltd. & coordinate with the external agency.
• Responsible for managing the cash flow for DG Pvt. Ltd. and coordinating with the global team for invoicing and payment as per DG policy.
• Custodian of DG global policy and protocol to make sure to enforce it to DG Pvt. Ltd. day-to-day operation and with the team.

Operations Management (30%)

• Supervise and provide guidance to Ops Officer on day-to-day office administration management (including petty cash, housekeeping, hosting visitors, purchasing equipment / supplies, etc).
• Oversee and provide guidance on procurement and vendor management, from requisition to contracting to payment, working with Global Ops & Legal team as needed. The Finance & Ops
• Manager will be responsible for approving vendors and ensuring a compliant procurement process is followed. Supervise and provide guidance to the Ops Officer on domestic and international travel and logistic arrangement for all the team members.
• Responsible for making sure all the policies and processes related to Ops are adhered to by the team, and collecting feedback for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and work with the global team on IT and systems related work, to make sure standards are maintained as per DG global protocol and systems transitions are successful.
• Oversee proper, updated tracking of DG assets in the Fixed Assets Register (FAR), and other Vendor Management trackers.

Qualifications And Experience

• Master’s Degree in related field / CA Inter with similar work experience.
• 5 -7 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a diverse global environment including different time zones, culture, and backgrounds.
• Tech savvy: demonstrated ability to learn, use, and help others navigate new systems.
• Strong judgment and analytical skills
• Adept at prioritizing and problem-solving; ability to adapt to organizational demands and take on new challenges.
• Experience developing and introducing new processes and/or systems.
• Successful track record negotiating with service providers / vendors
• Excellent communication skills in English and other Indian regional languages (Hindi & Kannada) both verbal and written
• Experience managing a team (preferably remote)
• Customer service mindset
• Prior experience using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and software to manage travel, procurement, and passwords.

Application Process:

If the above role meets your requirements and you are interested to apply for this position, please send your CV to https://digitalgreen.applytojob.com/apply/qQWVxafQ22/Finance-Operations-Manager. Due to the high volume of applicant response, not all applicants may receive a response from Digital Green. Digital Green is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Digital Green is a great place to work and prides itself on a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage homemakers or women who are on an extended break to consider applying for this position.