Senior Finance Associate

PxD is seeking a Senior Finance Associate to join our team. This role is open to candidates with the right to live and work in India. The Senior Finance Associate will oversee and conduct high-quality financial operations, including international transfers, vendor payments, and subcontract payments.

Requirements

• Day-to-day financial management, including organizing incoming invoices and assigning them to projects
• Preparing transfers through banking portals for CFO approval and execution
• Troubleshooting operational issues related to international transfers, vendor vetting, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Preparing donor invoices and following up on delayed payments in coordination with project and grants staff
• Monitoring and managing organizational cash flow to ensure operational needs are met
• Working in close coordination with the country finance leads in India, Kenya, and Ethiopia to ensure alignment, information flow, and smooth financial operations across all geographies.
• Maintaining and updating financial systems, including account codes and project structures
• Reviewing quarterly project financial reports to flag budget risks, funding gaps, or likely extensions
• Driving continuous improvement of financial processes and practices
• Working with the CFO and country finance leads to strengthen international financial management systems, including developing and codifying organizational policies
• Liaising with external auditors, preparing audit schedules, and explaining variances as needed
• Supporting the India finance team by coordinating with the CA and CS to ensure smooth compliance and execution
• Ensuring timely monthly close of accounts
• Supporting the CFO with annual budgeting and Board reporting
• Contributing data for audits and supporting internal and external communications
• Assisting with knowledge management and internal learning initiatives across PxD