Job Vacancy Delhi, India Position Finance Coordinator & MIS at National Council of Applied Economic Research…

Finance Coordinator & MIS will support finance and governance functions through financial analysis, audit-data preparation, SOP drafting, and MIS support. The role focuses on data preparation, documentation, and analytical support and does not involve statutory filings or regulatory liaison.

Last Date: February 15 2026. The positions will remain open until filled.

Compensation: A salary that is commensurate with market and experience of the right candidate.

Main Responsibilities

A. Finance Coordination & MIS

• Assist in preparation and consolidation of monthly MIS across multiple projects
• Compile project-wise financial summaries and variance analysis
• Support senior finance staff with structured financial information
• Maintain finance trackers and timelines

B. SOPs, Notes & Documentation

• Draft, update, and maintain Finance SOPs, process notes, and internal guidelines
• Prepare structured explanatory notes and summaries for internal review
• Ensure document version control and organised repositories

C. Compliance & Audit Support (Data Preparation Role)

• Assist in preparation of financial data and audit schedules for:
• GST audit
• FCRA audit
• 80G / 12A documentation
• Statutory / Annual audit
• Extract data from accounting systems and prepare working papers in MS Excel
• Compile, validate, and organise audit-ready financial information as per checklists
• Support audit queries by providing accurate data and reconciliations
• Maintain structured audit folders and working files
• Statutory filings, certifications, and regulatory correspondence are handled by senior finance staff or external consultants.

D. Analysis & MS Excel-Based Reporting

• Perform financial analysis using MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Prepare dashboards, trackers, and summaries for decision-making
• Highlight variances, gaps, and data inconsistencies proactively

Eligibility & Qualifications

Mandatory

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or Management
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in:
  • Finance coordination / MIS / audit support roles
  • NGO, research, education, or corporate finance environments
• Strong proficiency in:
  • MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, formulas)
  • MS Word (SOP drafting and structured documentation)

Preferred

• Experience in non-profit / trust / society accounting environments
• Exposure to multiple projects / cost centres
• Prior experience in audit data preparation and working papers
• Familiarity with internal control documentation and SOPs

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work independently with clear instructions
• Good coordination and follow-up skills
• Comfortable working with deadlines and audits

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is India’s oldest and largest national, non-profit, independent economic research institute. NCAER has over its 65+ years of existence contributed to high-quality economic research that has a policy impact. It is among the few think tanks globally that have strong field data collection capabilities for national surveys. Its research covers almost the entire horizon of policy-focused applied research in economics, from macroeconomics to poverty and consumer behaviour. NCAER offers a wonderful place to grow and groom yourself into a policy economist. A vibrant, dynamic academic environment with both world-class faculty and physical infrastructure. If you run into a writer’s block, there are lovely views of Delhi. If you want to unwind, play a game of table tennis or badminton. Or just a lovely walk around the campus with a colleague to spur your creativity.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, with a covering letter, and names and contacts details of three references to [email protected] with the subject line “Finance Coordinator & MIS”.