Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi     

Finance Executive/ Finance Officer – Accounts and Finance

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate
about what we stand for (and what we don't stand for!) as an employer. So, if
the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

●        We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research
and impact at scale​

●        We actively promote leadership through initiative​

●        We celebrate talent and ambition​

●        You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and
help you grow​

●        You will learn faster than your peers in other organizations​

●        Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come
together at CEEW​

●        You will get above-market remuneration​

●        We provide a safe space for all​

●        At CEEW, your life is your example for others​

Designation
Offered

Finance
Executive/ Finance Officer

Team/Focus
area

Finance

Location

New Delhi, India

Reporting
to

Senior Finance Officer

Purpose

We are looking for a self-driven Finance Officer who
can take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. This person will play a pivotal
role in ensuring nothing gets stuck at the top by becoming a dependable middle
layer within the team. The Finance Officer will drive execution, bring clarity
to ambiguity, and lead through trust and example.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive,
committed to excellence, and eager to grow into a future leadership position.
You will support a high-performance finance function that underpins CEEW’s
mission in the energy and environment space.

Job Duties and
Accountabilities 

●     Support the preparation and
monitoring of project budgets.

●     Assist in donor fund tracking,
grant utilisation, and reporting

●     Ensure timely and accurate
statutory compliance (FCRA, GST, TDS, etc.)

●     Assist in payroll processing,
vendor payments, and reconciliations.

●     Collaborate across teams to
ensure timely financial inputs.

●     Draft, review, and support
financial documentation for grants and consultancy contracts.

●     Build clarity and consistency in
internal reports and MIS.

●     Identify bottlenecks and
proactively solve problems before escalation

●     Create systems and processes
where they don’t yet exist.

●     Contribute to automation,
migration, and digital improvement efforts.

●     Handle data management in tools
like Zoho Books, Excel, and Google Workspace

●     Participate in internal audits
and respond to audit queries

●     Bring structure to ambiguity and
support clean, efficient execution

●     Keeping a close watch on the
Council’s statutory compliance.

●     Close coordination with the HR
and Admin team related to financial matters.

●     All other supporting tasks

Selection Criteria

Educational Background

●        Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or
related field (essential)

●        Professional qualifications (CA Inter, M. Com, or MBA
Finance) preferred.

Experience

●     2-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit, CSR,
or development sector context

●     Experience handling
donor compliance, statutory filings, and internal processes.

●     Exposure to Zoho Books,
Tally, or similar systems.

Technical Skills

●     Strong command of
Excel, Google Sheets, PPT’s and Storytelling tools.

●     Working knowledge of
GST, TDS, FCRA, and Income Tax.

●     Comfortable creating
financial reports and PowerPoint summaries for decision-makers.

Behavioural Competencies

●     Self-driven with a
strong sense of responsibility

●     Go-getter mindset with
high ownership of work

●     Excellent written and
verbal communication

●     Able to lead by example
and work with minimal supervision

●     Ability to turn vague
asks into structured outputs

●     Comfortable working in
a fast-paced, evolving environment

We value initiative, clarity, consistency, and calm execution
under pressure.

Compensation

CEEW offers competitive compensation
commensurate with the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar
organizations for similar roles.

Application process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer
and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender,
caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. We appreciate your interest.