Senior Associate, Financial Compliance

Location: New Delhi, India

About IDinsight

We amplify social impact by partnering with leaders to develop tailored solutions. Our mission is to use data and evidence to help leaders combat poverty worldwide.

IDinsight is a mission-driven global advisory, data analytics, and research organization that helps global development leaders maximize their social impact. We tailor a wide range of data and evidence tools, including randomized evaluations and machine learning, to help decision-makers design effective programs and rigorously test what works to support communities. We work with governments, multilateral agencies, foundations, and innovative non-profit organizations in Asia and Africa. Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, education, health, governance, sanitation, financial inclusion, and other areas.

We have expertise in a variety of rigorous approaches and methodologies, which we tailor to each client depending on their needs and constraints. To achieve a positive social impact we:

• Support clients’ use of data and evidence for routine and major decision-making.
• Inform funding decisions – toward high-impact initiatives and away from less effective programs or approaches.
• Create and share tools, knowledge, and ideas that expand the use of data and evidence for social good.

Our diverse, growing team of 200+ outstanding colleagues operates in nearly two dozen countries around the world.  Learn more about our mission and values at www.IDinsight.org.  

About the Senior Associate, Financial Compliance role

The Senior Associate, Financial Compliance will report to both the Chief of Staff, Finance and the Manager, Compliance. They will lead legal filings, registrations and renewals, and reporting for IDinsight globally. This person will be responsible for IDinsight’s parent entity in the United States, as well as our offices in India, Kenya, Morocco, the Philippines, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia.

This role combines US 501(c)(3) non-profit compliance, corporate secretarial functions, and general knowledge of finance and accounting to ensure IDinsight remains compliant in all countries in which we operate and receive funding.

Key Responsibilities

US Federal and State Compliance (50%)

• Compile, submit, and track statuses of annual filings and registration renewals for US federal agencies and individual US states;
• Liaise with US-based legal and compliance firms to manage additional corporate registrations and filings;
• Provide, track, and remove signatory authority for IDinsight directors as and when needed, and manage Board of Directors resolutions for compliance-related matters;
• Collaborate with Finance teammates to provide appropriate IDinsight financial information for annual filings and client or funder due diligence requests, and to certain regulators;
• Support compliance for IDinsight projects and client development efforts with or funded by US federal agencies, on topics such as contracting, cost allocation and recovery, and audit requirements.
  
  

Corporate Secretarial and Other Compliance (50%)

• Ensure adherence to local laws, regulations, and industry standards in each of our countries of registration, including timely filings with regulatory authorities;
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of compliance and corporate secretarial filings led by teammates in each of our country offices;
• Liaise with and review the work of external corporate secretarial firms, including accurate meeting records and appointments and resignations of directors;
• Implement and oversee appropriate compliance frameworks and internal controls to meet regulatory requirements;
• Research and contribute to management advice on regulatory changes and their impacts on IDinsight operations, financials, and risk profile;

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Law, or other relevant area;
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role at a multinational corporation (MNC), including, but not limited to, roles in accounting, audit, compliance, and legal;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
• Passionate about global development and social impact;
• Detail-oriented and able to execute multi-faceted tasks with a high amount of autonomy;
• Keen eye for accuracy in data-entry and validation;
• Strong ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality in complex situations, and handle sensitive information, data, and issues with mature and discreet professionalism;
• People-focused and people-facing, with high levels of empathy and desire to listen to and share in teammates’ victories, concerns, and needs;
• Strong desire for professional growth and development, with willingness to give and receive frequent and candid feedback;
• Ability to work with international, cross-cultural, and diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or Chartered Accountant (CA);
• Proven experience with India compliance, US 501(c)(3) compliance and federal/state registrations, or corporate and board governance;
• Some professional or academic experience with personal income tax, corporate taxation, tax compliance, or transfer pricing;
• Experience working with the entire Google Suite, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Sites.

Professional development

Skills and career development are core to IDinsight's values and long-term impact strategy, and have been noted highlights of teammates’ experiences. IDinsighters receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership, support from talented peers, and are given considerable autonomy when ready. They maintain professional development plans and are given "stretch" opportunities designed to strengthen a variety of skills. Real-time feedback is embedded in our culture and formal structure enables maximum professional growth. Additionally, teammates have access to an annual professional development stipend which they are encouraged to utilize to explore their career interests and develop their skills.

Nuts & bolts

Location

This position is based in IDinsight’s office in New Delhi, India. Preference will be given to those who do not require IDinsight to sponsor work authorization; however, IDinsight will seek work permits where possible for exceptional candidates.

Start date

The start date of this position is immediate, with preference for candidates that can start as soon as possible. We expect a 2-year minimum commitment, with regular professional development conversations and potential for a long-term career at IDinsight.

Work authorization

IDinsight is able to sponsor employment visas; however, we will prioritize candidates who do not require IDinsight to sponsor work authorization.

Compensation

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experiences IDinsight is hiring for, and competitive within the global development sector. We are especially proud of the people-focused benefits we offer: comprehensive health insurance, including mental health coverage; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; travel stipends; technology and work from home stipends; professional development funds; and more.

Please note, as a non-profit, we are unable to provide compensation similar to leading private sector organizations. 

How to apply

Please click the "Apply for this job online" button at the top right. Applications are rolling and considered as they are submitted. The application asks various questions in order for us to get to know you, and requires a CV and cover letter. 

Please ensure that your CV includes relevant professional and personal experience as well as details on academic qualifications. CVs can range from one to two pages. Please note, headshot photographs, parental details, birth dates, marital status, and other personal information not relevant to the application do not need to be included in your CV. Additionally, we strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to highlight why you want to work for IDinsight specifically, and what has prepared you to succeed in the role you’re applying for. A customized cover letter is an important part of IDinsight’s recruiting process as it allows us to understand your motivations for the position, relevant skills, and clarity of writing.

More information, including details on IDinsight’s hiring process and frequently asked questions, can be found online at IDinsight Careers. Any questions should be directed to careers@IDinsight.org. 

IDinsight’s commitment to reducing power asymmetries

IDinsight is committed to reducing power asymmetries in the social sector. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion reflects our understanding of the need for the sector to abandon unhealthy practices of the past. We wish to be part of a new generation of international NGOs who are honest about this history and transparent about our role in the present. Our commitment is also aligned with the impact of our work. 

We seek a workforce that is inclusive of a variety of perspectives that will help us refine and improve our methods and relationships, and strengthen the services we provide our clients and their communities or constituencies. The following commitments represent our vision for the IDinsight team:

1. IDinsight will have greater representation from the populations with whom we work and clients we serve.
2. IDinsight will have greater representation from the countries in which we work.
3. Across all countries in which we recruit, we will seek greater representation from historically excluded communities.
4. IDinsight will foster an inclusive work culture that empowers a diverse team to do their best work.

IDinsight is committed to non-discrimination in our recruitment, employment practices, and organizational culture, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, national origin, race, color, religion or belief, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.