Siddharth Singh

Senior Finance Officer

Apr 2025 - Jul 2026 • 1 yr 3 mos

• Provide leadership oversight of finance operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audits, controls, compliance, and financial monitoring across a portfolio of 15 projects with combined budgets exceeding ₹66 crore and expenditure of approximately ₹43 crore. • Provide senior-level financial input on planning, governance, risk management, operational priorities, and resource allocation, translating analysis into practical recommendations for informed decision-making. • Oversee consolidated reviews of expenditure, budget performance, cash and fund flows, reconciliations, utilisation reports, and management submissions, ensuring significant issues are escalated and addressed. • Guide regional accountants and finance and non-finance teams across 15+ locations through technical support, mentoring, training, and review of procedures, documentation standards, budget controls, and reporting requirements. • Direct the identification and assessment of financial, operational, and compliance risks, critical variances, and irregularities, recommending corrective and preventive measures. • Oversee adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, organisational policies, contractual obligations, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) provisions, donor agreements, approved budgets, and established financial procedures, including coordination of EPF and ESIC registration and compliance documentation for 100+ employees. • Coordinate audit planning and management follow-up across internal, external, statutory, project, and donor audits, including query resolution and implementation of recommendations. • Strengthen financial systems, internal controls, monitoring mechanisms, reporting formats, and automated tools, while ensuring accurate and timely management, statutory, donor, and back-donor reporting

Finance Officer - Budgeting, Auditing & Donor Reporting

Mar 2016 - Apr 2025 • 9 yrs 1 mo

Over 10 years of experience in leading financial operations, budgeting, and auditing for large-scale projects with a total budget of ₹66 crore. I have implemented financial monitoring systems, ensured compliance with regulatory standards, and led capacity-building initiatives to enhance financial management. My key contributions include overseeing fund utilization, preparing and managing comprehensive donor reports, and developing financial strategies to ensure sustainable growth.

Accounts & Administrative Associate

Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 • 2 yrs 2 mos

Led daily financial operations, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and payroll management. Placed a key role in preparing and monitoring office and project budgets. Managed staff reimbursements and vouching of financial reports. Developed systems for improved financial reporting and supported internal auditing processes.