Finance and Accounts Consultant

Location: Delhi NCR (Hybrid) | Reports to: Chief Operating Officer | Engagement: Consultant, approx. 3 days per week

The Role

TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation is a non-profit research institution focused on addressing institutional and policy challenges in India. Our work spans economics, governance and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on strengthening the state's ability to provide a globally trusted legal and regulatory system.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on finance professional to manage our day-to-day finance and accounts function. As a growing non-profit working with multiple donors and research partners, we need someone who can maintain accurate financial records, oversee routine financial operations, track budgets and funding utilisation, and ensure that financial information is organised and available for management decisions.

What You Will Do

Accounting and financial management

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date books of accounts, including receipts, payments, expenses, journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Tracking accounts payable, receivables and outstanding payments.
• Maintaining organised financial records and ensuring documentation is readily available for audits and internal review.

Budgeting and financial reporting

• Tracking expenditure against approved organisational and project budgets.
• Monitoring cash flow, funding commitments and the organisation's projected financial runway.
• Proactively flagging overspending, funding gaps, unusual transactions and other financial risks.

Donor and project finance

• Maintaining a tracker of donor commitments, instalments received, project budgets and expenditure against grants.
• Tracking fund utilisation and grant-specific reporting deadlines, and preparing financial information for donor reports and Utilisation Certificates (UCs).
• Preparing project-wise financial statements and expenditure summaries for donors and institutional partners.

Regulatory and statutory compliance

• Maintaining a compliance calendar covering statutory and regulatory obligations applicable to Section 8 companies and non-profits, including filing deadlines, tax deposits and audit requirements.
• Tracking the validity, renewal requirements and ongoing obligations associated with registrations and certifications, including 12A/12AB, 80G and CSR-1, as applicable.
• Monitoring requirements under the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, CSR rules and other relevant frameworks, and proactively flagging upcoming deadlines, changes or outstanding documentation.
• Supporting audit preparation and closure of audit observations.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant experience in accounts, finance or financial operations, preferably in a corporate, consulting or non-profit environment
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll and financial reporting
• Familiarity with TDS, GST, income tax and other applicable statutory compliance requirements
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books or similar tools, along with strong Excel skills
• Ability to manage budgets, track expenditure and prepare clear financial summaries

Preferred

• Experience working with donor-funded projects, grants, CSR funding or non-profit organisations
• A postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Professional qualifications such as CA (Inter), CMA or equivalent (desirable but not mandatory)

We are particularly interested in professionals who can combine strong accounting fundamentals with sound judgement, reliability and the ability to take ownership of routine finance operations.

How to Apply

Email info@trustbridge.in with subject "Application — Finance and Accounts Consultant" and include your CV and a brief note about your experience.