Job Description

About us:

WRI works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities.  

Founded in 1982, our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations

Overview for Operations

WRI Operations team supports the crucial front-line work of the organization, they directly interact and work with donors, partners, government agencies, statutory bodies, trustees, vendors, and Consultants in fielding their inquiries, providing support at all the fronts and solving problems. So that the WRI programs can be implemented without any hurdles and the program staff and researchers can develop high quality research documents, plans and implement the programs at the field level.

WRI Operations team consists of various functions such as Budget and Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal Counsel, Human Resource, IT and Facilities management.

WRI team strive for operational excellence across all functions starting with the recruitment, retention and management of WRI’s staff, our most important asset. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are in line with our values and advance our mission. We maintain strict budgetary planning and financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed in compliance with donors’ wishes.

Job Highlight:

This role focuses on finance, accounting, and operational support to ensure organizational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. The position is responsible for managing accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end closing activities, journal entries, and financial analysis, while supporting the development and maintenance of accounting and recordkeeping systems. The role also involves analyzing accounting queries, coordinating with external stakeholders to resolve financial issues, and preparing and reviewing financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting standards. Additionally, the position supports institutional and financial problem-solving initiatives, maintains financial documentation, and contributes to continuous process improvement to strengthen operational effectiveness.

What you will do:

• Manage Accounts Payable processes, including invoice verification, reconciliations, and timely vendor payments.
• Verify the accuracy of supporting documents and invoices, ensuring compliance with contracts and organizational policies.
• Record and post accounting entries accurately in the accounting system.
• Resolve day-to-day Accounts Payable queries and coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors for issue resolution.
• Prepare and process payment schedules while ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
• Support the Finance Manager by maintaining accounting records, documenting financial processes, and providing financial information for decision-making.
• Prepare monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports and support the month-end book closing process.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly GST and TDS workings, ensuring timely and accurate statutory compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and schedules for statutory and internal audits.
• Record, analyze, interpret, and report financial information while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Perform reconciliations of all balance sheet and general ledger accounts, including reconciliation of local books with parent company books.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial controls.
• Compile and maintain financial data and documentation required for statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance.
• Obtain quotations from vendors and suppliers and support procurement activities by evaluating cost-effectiveness.
• Review and manage vendor and service contracts to ensure compliance with organizational requirements and facility management standards.
• Monitor and verify work completed by contractors, consultants, vendors, and other external service providers.
• Support cost optimization initiatives by identifying opportunities for process and expenditure improvements.
• Maintain and manage physical and digital financial records in accordance with internal control policies.
• Provide end-to-end support during internal, statutory, and external audit processes.
• Undertake any other finance and accounting responsibilities assigned by the Management from time to time.

What you will need:

• CA Inter or M. Com or MBA finance degree.
• At least 2-4 years full time work experience in financial management
• Should have proficient knowledge about FCRA and TDS Filings, PT Returns and Filings.
• Ability to communicate proficiently with various Stakeholders at different levels within and outside the organization.
• Strong conceptual understanding of accounting and HR structure
• Understanding of Taxes, cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping.
• Bring high levels of intellect and experience coupled with the character and presence to make an immediate contribution to the institute.
• Strategic thinker and has eye for details.
• Experience in working in an NGO and knowledge of FCRA would be beneficial.

Location: Mumbai

Potential Salary and Benefits: 9,50,000 to 12,00,000 INR per annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience, skills, and internal parity. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package

Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirement)

Start date: At earliest

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. 

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter in addition to your resume.

You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Kindly note that WRI 's recruitment process does not involve any payment at any stage. Applicants will never be asked to share bank account or financial information as part of the application. All official communication and offer letters are issued only through authorized WRI email IDs. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @ World Resources Institute

World Resources Institute values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

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People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

Equal employment @World Resources Institute 

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.