IRRI: Associate Manager – Financial Operations, Treasury, Payroll and Assets Control, Accuracy & Compliance – New Delhi

About IRRI

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science, improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff. Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

The IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) is an IRRI regional facility that supports research collaboration, training, and service provision to institutions, scientists, and other stakeholders from India and other South Asian and African nations. The centre aims to enhance South-South collaboration and strengthen the capacity of rice growing countries in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa in crop production and seed quality and enhance farmers’ income. It also seeks to deliver research for development services for the private and public sectors through its state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for grain quality, crop production, and nutritional quality. Lastly, it enables knowledge transfer through short courses on rice-based agri-food systems and other IRRI Education products within the region.

Job Purpose

The Associate Manager-Financial Operations, Treasury, Payroll and Assets is responsible for overseeing end-to-end financial operations, including payment processing, treasury management, and property and asset management. The role ensures efficient, controlled, and compliant execution of financial transactions while safeguarding organizational assets.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring that financial processes support organizational needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely execution of all financial transactions.

Ensure compliance with statutory, donor, and internal requirements.

Support financial reporting through reliable and complete transaction processing.

Ensure availability of sufficient funds by preparing accurate monthly and quarterly cash flow projections.

Ensure timely completion of internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations as applicable.

Ensure compliance with local payroll tax, pension contributions, and other statutory obligations.

Provide necessary insight to management and line manager on financial matters, including risk management, cost control, and operational sustainability.

Coordinate with HR, Procurement, and Program Teams for transaction processing and documentation.

Liaise with banks and financial institutions for payments and receipts.

Work closely with Finance Planning, Reporting and Compliance on reconciliations and reporting requirements.

Support donor and project teams with transaction-level financial data.

Lead and coordinate with Financial Operations, Treasury, Payroll and Assets staff.

Oversee end-to-end payment processing, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to approval protocols.

Monitor turnaround times and improve payment efficiency.

Compute monthly payroll including earnings, deductions, and net pay in coordination with HR.

Process salary disbursement in a timely manner and maintain payroll supporting documentation.

Compute and remit Provident Fund contributions, TDS on salaries and vendor payments.

Compute staff final pay and coordinate with HR for employee clearance and settlement.

Manage cash flow planning and monitor daily cash position and liquidity.

Oversee bank accounts, signatories, and banking relationships.

Coordinate to record receipts in financial systems.

Oversee issuance, monitoring, and timely liquidation of cash advances.

Ensure compliance with policies and completeness of supporting documentation.

Address long-outstanding advances and enforce accountability.

Oversee asset lifecycle management (acquisition, tagging, tracking, depreciation, and disposal).

Ensure asset register accuracy and periodic physical verification.

Ensure compliance with capitalization thresholds and donor requirements.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial operations.

Ensure segregation of duties and proper authorization workflows.

Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains.

Supervise and develop Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury, and Asset staff.

Ensure adherence to SOPs and internal control procedures.

Resolve operational bottlenecks and escalate issues as needed.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in accounting and finance; Chartered Accountant with minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience; strong background in accounts payable, payroll processing, treasury and cash management, multi-donor or government-funded projects in India; experience in handling India statutory compliance.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in team management

Skills Required

Mandatory

Strong knowledge of payroll processing and statutory deductions.

Strong knowledge of vendor and staff payments, including invoice validation.

Working knowledge of Indian taxation, provident fund, and gratuity regulations.

Knowledge of treasury operations and asset management.

Knowledge of asset management and inventory tracking processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/ERP.

Ability to supervise and manage finance operations teams.

Strong coordination skills across HR, Procurement, and Program teams.

Ability to manage high-volume transactions with accuracy and timeliness.

Problem-solving and process improvement mindset.

Excellent written and oral communication and coordination skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

High level of accountability and discipline.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong documentation and compliance orientation.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

Chartered Accountant

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.