Senior Officer, Finance ( EAII Advisors )

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India. About EAII EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families. For more information, read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII About Evidence Action At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations. Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions. • Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. • Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. • Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions. The Role The Senior Officer – Finance & Operations will report to the Manager Finance at the National Office and will work in close coordination with the Finance, HR, and Operations teams in Delhi. You will directly supervise the State Program Associate - Finance & Operations in Andhra Pradesh, providing day-to-day guidance, reviewing their work, and building their capability. This role has been created to strengthen EAII's financial leadership in Andhra Pradesh as the state is expanding its program operations. This position will be responsible not only for ensuring financial accuracy and statutory compliance, but for actively supervising and improving the quality of financial operations managed by the Andhra Pradesh State Program Associate - Finance & Operations. Responsibilities Finance • Review, oversee and take overall accountability for all finance and accounts-related tasks executed by the State Program Associate – Finance & Operations, ensuring adherence to EAII's financial policies and procedures; • Lead the preparation of state budgets and monthly forecasts for all Andhra Pradesh programs in coordination with the State Program Manager and National Office Finance team; • Review and approve the monthly variance analysis report (budget vs. actuals) prepared by the State Program Associate for all activities across each programme; ensure variances are explained, escalated where material, and corrective actions are initiated promptly; • Review and approve the monthly expense report, petty cash accounts, and all payment vouchers prepared by the State Program Associate before submission to the National Office; ensure all invoices and reimbursement vouchers are verified and properly supported; • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely TDS deduction and deposit on all vendor, consultant, and service-related payments from Andhra Pradesh; oversee GSTR-3B disclosures and GST Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) accounting for all applicable transactions; coordinate with the National Office Finance team for statutory return filings; • Conduct a first-level review of Tally entries posted by the State Program Associate; verify correctness of accounting heads, cost centre allocations (programme-wise), and supporting documentation before monthly book closure; • Ensure monthly book closure for Andhra Pradesh is completed within the deadline set by the National Office Finance team, and that all audit documentation is uploaded to the shared repository before submission; • Lead the preparation, review, and submission of the Andhra Pradesh monthly MIS report to the National Office Finance team, covering programme-wise expense actuals vs. budget, statutory compliance status, documentation completeness, and vendor advance ageing; • Manage vendor advance oversight - ensure all advances are settled within the prescribed period; escalate unresolved advances to the State Program Manager and National Office in a timely manner; • Verify travel bills, advance settlements, and expense reports submitted by programme and field staff; ensure compliance with EAII's travel and reimbursement policy before processing; • Actively support the National Office Finance team in the smooth and timely completion of internal audit, statutory audit, and funder audit for Andhra Pradesh operations; coordinate document production and respond to auditor queries; • Coordinate with and provide guidance to Regional Coordinators and field staff on financial compliance requirements, documentation standards, and expense submission processes; Operations • Oversee and guide the State Program Associate in managing office operations, including vendor and contractor database maintenance, office supplies tracking, and Fixed Assets register maintenance and tagging; • Review and approve consultant contracts and ensure compliance with