About CSRBOX

CSRBOX is India’s leading ecosystem for CSR, sustainability, and impact—combining a media & knowledge platform, a consulting practice, and on-ground program implementation through BharatCares. We enable corporate–government–philanthropy partnerships at scale, mapping 4,000+ CSR projects and 1,500+ company portfolios annually, and delivering programs across education, public health, livelihoods, future skills, climate & water.
Our partners include ICICI Bank, SKF, Bosch, IBM, Diageo, DP World, Future Generali, Airbus, Arvind, LG, Hero MotoCorp, Sandvik, Vastu Housing Finance, DCM Shriram, L&T and many others.

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About the Position

The Sr. Manager – Compliance & Audit will be responsible for leading statutory compliance, internal audits, financial governance, risk management, and regulatory adherence across the organization and its projects. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong expertise in audit processes, financial controls, statutory regulations, and compliance management, preferably with exposure to CSR, development sector, consulting, or multi-project organizations.

The candidate will work closely with finance, legal, program, and leadership teams to ensure operational transparency, compliance excellence, and robust financial governance systems.

Responsibilities

Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements applicable to the organization.
• Monitor and manage compliance related to Companies Act, CSR regulations, taxation, labor laws, GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and other applicable laws.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks, SOPs, and internal control mechanisms.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely filings, renewals, and statutory submissions.
• Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities as required.

Audit & Financial Governance

• Lead internal and external audit processes for the organization and CSR projects.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments across departments and projects.
• Review financial systems, accounting practices, and internal controls to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure audit observations are addressed and closed within defined timelines.
• Support management in strengthening governance and accountability mechanisms.

Risk Management & Controls

• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish strong internal control systems for financial transactions and project expenditures.
• Monitor adherence to donor, CSR partner, and grant compliance requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and record maintenance for audits and regulatory inspections.

Financial Review & Reporting

• Review financial statements, MIS reports, utilization reports, and project financial documentation.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and fund utilization monitoring from a compliance perspective.
• Prepare audit summaries, compliance dashboards, and management reports for leadership review.
• Provide strategic recommendations for improving financial efficiency and compliance processes.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with finance teams, project teams, legal advisors, auditors, and CSR partners.
• Support due diligence processes and compliance reviews for new projects and partnerships.
• Guide teams on compliance requirements, documentation standards, and financial governance practices.
• Conduct periodic trainings and awareness sessions on compliance and audit processes.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, audit, finance governance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, taxation, audit procedures, and financial controls.
• Experience in handling audits for multi-location or project-based organizations will be preferred.
• Exposure to CSR, NGO, consulting, or development sector organizations is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting systems, and financial MIS reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of CSR compliance frameworks and donor reporting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and compliance requirements simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and process orientation.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Experience in policy development and process improvement initiatives.

Desirable