Finance - New Delhi, Delhi
About CPI
CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deepexpertisein finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change.
With a team of experts across seven international offices, including a strong presence in emerging markets and developing economies,CPI is a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends,identifyinginnovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, inclusive economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor.
Position Summary
CPI is seeking an exceptional Grants Reporting & Compliance Analyst based in India to support global program implementation. This role sits within the Finance team and focuses on detailed financial analysis, strengthening reporting systems, and providing training and support to program staff.
The Analyst will serve as a key regional resource, assisting in the preparation of complex financial reports, maintaining internal MIS for project managers, and ensuring global compliance standards are met across all programs.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Assist the Grants Manager in the periodic preparation of external financial reports for funders, ensuring restricted funds are utilized accurately.
- Maintain and update internal MIS reports to provide project managers and management with timely visibility into spending performance.
- Perform preliminary review internal and external project budgets to ensure accuracy, sound cost allocation, and achievement of cost-recovery targets.
- Support in ensuring compliance with CPI policies, procedures, and donor requirements across financial systems and processes.
- Budgeting, Planning & Program Support
- Help prepare financial content for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and gather documentation for donor due diligence.
- Provide day-to-day support to program staff regarding project budgeting and tracking cash flow.
- Provide day-to-day financial support to finance leadership and coordinate with operations and research staff to meet deadlines.
- Grants Management & Audits
- Assist in the coordination of grant-specific audits by compiling necessary documentation in collaboration with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Program teams.
- Support administration of subgrant agreements, including due diligence, financial oversight, and monitoring.
- Compile financial content for Requests for Proposals and manage donor due-diligence financial requirements.
- Review new grant and contract agreements, identify key financial considerations, and flag potential issues to the Finance team..
- Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
- Work under the guidance of Finance team to strengthen financial systems, internal controls, cost allocations, and administrative processes
- Support in developing and implementing new processes to improve project financial management and reporting.
- Assist in developing and implementing organizational policies, federal award procedures, and audit processes
- Ensure integrity of financial records and streamline knowledge management systems.
- Improve utilization of accounting software (Intacct) for more efficient project reporting and fund management.
- Collaboration & Operations
- Work cross-functionally to ensure financial processes are clear, efficient, and consistently applied.
- Support overall financial management and reporting improvements across the organization.
- Perform additional ad hoc duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Post Graduate degree in Finance or Accounts and at least 3-5 years post qualification experience preferably within an international NGO or nonprofit environment.
- Experience preparing and reviewing donor financial reports.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit GAAP accounting, financial reporting, policies, and grants management within nonprofit or international NGO environments.
- Experience with U.S. federal and/or European government funding preferred.
- Knowledge of the full donor/grant/contract lifecycle.
- Strong technical proficiency, including advanced Excel skills
- Experience with accounting systems (Intacct experience preferred.
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Ability to confidently work autonomously and coordinate with colleagues effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate with staff across multicultural, multi-geographic, and multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to work with flexible hours to span time zones.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people based in various geographies.
- Fluency in English required (written and verbal).
- Deep commitment to the mission and values of CPI.
Location and compensation
CPI is hiring for one permanent, full-time accounts payable associate position based in Delhi.
CPI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation will be dependent on experience.
To Apply
Visit this link to apply. With your application, attach two documents:
- CV no longer than 2 pages
- a compelling cover letter no longer than 1 page, setting out how you meet the requirements of the role and your motivations for wanting to work at CPI.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and open until filled. Apply early.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
CPI Commitment
CPI's mission is to create economic opportunity while protecting our environment. This worldview—grounding opportunity in something more fundamental that we all share and must protect—permeates our organization, and forms the foundation of our approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
CPI's approach to DEI mirrors our mission: within a culture that values transparency and dialogue, we strive to improve equity within our organization as well as in the communities in which we work. Internally and externally, we seek to remove inequitable barriers regardless of their origin, whether it be class, race, religion, nationality, region, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation or physical ability. We are proactive in identifying and removing biases in our processes, seeking fairness in hiring, working conditions, and professional development.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
Skills Required
Advanced Excel skills, Budgeting Planning, Financial Reporting Compliance, Financial reporting policies, Grants Management, Nonprofit GAAP accounting, Systems Controls Process Improvement
