Professional Experience:
Senior Finance Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience, culminating in 12 years of executive financial leadership within the high-growth NGO sector. My expertise is centered on financial governance, FCRA/Grant Compliance, and driving efficiency across multi-city operations for a premier organization.
Strategic Leadership & Compliance:
In my most recent role as Senior Manager, I spearheaded the annual budget preparation cycle (Budget ?100 Crores). A key achievement was maintaining a 100% compliance record by successfully leading end-to-end statutory, donor, and internal audits. I collaborated closely with the fundraising and program teams to ensure 100% utilization of donor funds as per commitments, while driving FP&A activities to maintain at least a 95% utilization rate across all cost centers.
Operational Transformation & Efficiency:
I led significant operational and digital transformation initiatives. This included implementing digital processes for the remote submission of scanned supporting documents by field staff, integrating them directly into NetSuite vouchers. This innovation reduced field team workload and streamlined external audit reviews. Furthermore, I led the automation of project-wise and donor-wise reporting from NetSuite, providing budget owners with real-time budget vs. spend insights.
Career Progression:
My senior role was built on a strong foundation as a Manager (2021-2024), where I supported the CFO with core FP&A functions, implemented finance SOPs, and contributed to the Finance Manual. Earlier in my career (2013-2020), I progressed from Associate to Assistant Manager, mastering core accounting, payroll management, and ensuring 100% statutory compliance (TDS, PF, PT, etc.), thus establishing the essential financial controls for the organization's growth.