Job Title: Finance & Ops Manager 

Location: Koramangala, Bangalore

About Digital Green

Digital Green is creating a world where farmers use technology and data to build prosperous communities. We’re utilizing insights gained from our long history of delivering community video-based advisory services and recent developments in large language models to boost the cost-effectiveness of public extension systems with an AI assistant for front-line extension workers. This innovative technology empowers extension agents, especially women, to deliver customized advisory in local languages, helping farmers increase their productivity, incomes, and climate resilience at just a fraction of the cost of conventional solutions.

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 parties 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.

Responsibilities and Duties 

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 the 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 be 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 Skills 

• 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.

Compensation and Application Process: 

Digital Green Trust is a great place to work and prides itself on a competitive and comprehensive  compensation and benefits package. Digital Green Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity  employer. 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. Please send your application along with an updated CV and a cover letter explaining your  suitability for the position. All completed applications should be applied  through 

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