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Job Title


Head of Finance


Company : Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA)


Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Finance Head (1.5-1.75 Lakhs per annum , FULLTIME, 6 day week) Company Description Founded in 2010 by four passionate animal lovers, Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA) is a registered charity based in Mumbai dedicated to improving human-animal co-existence. YODA works to eliminate animal cruelty and provides prompt medical services for abandoned and injured animals. The organization also focuses on the behavioral rehabilitation and sheltering of homeless animals, vaccination and sterilization programs to control stray populations, and education and awareness to promote animal welfare. Role Description This is a full-time role for the Head of Finance, located on-site in Mumbai but responsible for across allocations of Khar West, Malad, Fridabad, Goa . The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities within the organization, including the preparation and management of financial statements, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role also involves conducting financial analysis to support strategic planning and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Head of Finance will work closely with other senior management to provide financial insights that drive decision-making and organizational growth. Qualifications Chartered accountant certification Expertise in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting Strong Analytical Skills and proficiency in Finance Experience in Budgeting and financial planning Excellent leadership and management skills Ability to work on-site in Mumbai Strong communication and interpersonal skills Can work on softwares like Tally etc. Previous experience in the non-profit sector is advantageous To be a successful applicant: Compassion:  Love of animals and kindness toward them and their helpers, fosters, and potential owners is a must for this type of position Communication skills:  Shelter account managers must interact regularly with staff members and external stakeholders and vendors Financial management skills:  Shelter account managers must oversee a budge Comfort with tech:  Since they will largely be concerned with administrative duties, animal shelter account managers should have solid computer skills including working knowledge in Tally ERP or QuickBooks and good knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) Applicants perks and opportunity: Competitive Salary Chance to work with animals and directly founders of organisation  Fast career progression - Within a year shelter will expand to 3 additional locations leading to increased salary and higher responsibility of over 30+ staff