Deadline: Ongoing
World Resources Institute (WRI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Associate – Operations in Mumbai, India.
The Senior Associate – Operations will be expected to provide significant support to the Operations team in streamlining current practices and identifying innovative solutions to the administrative requirements of the India office.
WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior Associate – Operations will perform the following functions-
- Work closely with the Operations Manager to maintain and improve current budget and financial management processes to improve the accuracy of forecasting and minimize variance from planned targets.
- Develop and operationalize new systems and approaches to more efficiently manage the office’s finances.
- Support activities around payroll, vendor payments, maintenance of the book of accounts, compliance with statutory regulations and maintenance of personnel records.
- Support the set-up, registration and completion of statutory compliances for new entities in India.
- Support the maintenance of office facilities, manage relationships with multiple vendors and organize logistics for program events.
- Actively participate and collaborate with the finance and accounts, human resources and project teams in other network centers.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A degree in accounting, finance, business or non-profit management, or a related field would be helpful, but it is not essential.
- At least 4-5 years full time work experience in financial management and administration or a related field.
- Strong computer skills including high level of comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), web-based communications (e.g., Skype, GoToMeeting, etc.), and Internet research.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, global workplace.
- Adaptable and flexible to shifting opportunities, priorities and needs.
- Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity and work with team members to find practical solutions.
- Interest in sustainable transport, urban development, and environmental issues is a plus.
- Capability to learn and use software applications that are used by WRI.
- Flexible individual who can work independently, with little direction and supervision.
- Strong analytical capabilities.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their work background and their interest in this position via Email with “[Name] – Application for Sr. Associate – Operations” as the subject line.
For more information, please visit WRI India.
