Global Finance Associate – Dalberg Global Shared ServicesLocation: Mumbai or New Delhi, IndiaClosing Date: 15 November 2025Business Unit: Global Shared ServicesCategory: FinanceReporting to: Global Finance Manager About Dalberg Dalberg is a global group working to create a more sustainable planet and inclusive societies where all people can thrive. The firm brings together a diverse, purpose-driven community of professionals who collaborate with local communities and international partners to co-create bold, equitable, and systemic solutions to the world’s toughest development challenges. With expertise spanning strategy and management consulting, data analytics, design, implementation, research, and communications, Dalberg operates at the intersection of ideas and impact. Founded in 2001 by private-sector consultants, the organization now works from 28 offices worldwide, employing over 640 professionals from 55 countries, speaking more than 90 languages. Nearly half of Dalberg’s leadership team identifies as female, underscoring its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dalberg is both global and local—rooted in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas—embracing a philosophy of openness, authenticity, and independence of thought. About Dalberg Advisors Dalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory arm of the Dalberg Group. It combines rigorous analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of emerging and frontier markets. The firm partners across public, private, and philanthropic sectors to help clients drive inclusive growth, achieve sustainable impact, and realize their missions. About the Role The Global Finance Associate will play a key role in maintaining the stability, integrity, and efficiency of Dalberg’s global finance operations. This role requires a finance professional with strong accounting, reporting, and systems experience who can work independently while collaborating across global teams. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality financial management, data accuracy, and process improvement within a multinational environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Accounting Prepare and maintain draft project reports across all regions, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Review time entries, expenses, and invoices, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. Collaborate with Project Managers and Partners to validate financial data and ensure compliance with global policies. Partner with regional finance teams to update project data accurately and in a timely manner. Finalize project drafts and ensure all project accounting adheres to Dalberg’s financial standards. Review and refine project accounting guidelines to reflect evolving organizational needs. Track all project statuses—both billable and non-billable—to maintain up-to-date records. Provide ERP system support (Maconomy) for project accounting at a global level, including: Testing modules during system upgrades. Conducting staff training sessions on project accounting functions. Resolving staff queries and troubleshooting issues across the system. 2. Reporting Assist in the creation of comprehensive financial reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools. Support automation efforts by designing structured reporting templates. Enhance existing templates and reporting formats to meet emerging business requirements. 3. General Finance Support Support the Global Finance Manager and finance leadership with various accounting and reporting tasks. Collaborate closely with global shared services and regional finance teams to streamline operations. Contribute to ad hoc financial and administrative projects across regions. About You The ideal candidate is a finance professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex data systems in a fast-paced global environment. Essential Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting and finance. Strong proficiency in ERP systems such as Maconomy, NetSuite, or equivalent. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrated technical systems aptitude and ability to learn new financial platforms quickly. Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills. Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and accuracy. Cross-cultural competence and ability to operate effectively in a global organization. Previous experience in an international professional services firm is preferred. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Career Growth and Learning As part of Dalberg’s Global Shared Services (GSS) team, the Finance Associate will gain exposure to financial operations supporting an international consulting firm with complex, multi-region projects. The role offers opportunities to: Strengthen expertise in global financial systems and project accounting. Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives. Collaborate with senior finance and project leaders across multiple geographies. Develop skills that support career progression into finance leadership or global systems management roles. Our Clients and Impact Dalberg’s clients represent a cross-section of global change-makers, including: Foundations: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation. Corporations: PepsiCo, Vodafone. Multilateral institutions: World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank. UN agencies: UNICEF, UNEP. Governments: USAID, India’s NITI Aayog, and the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology. Dalberg teams work on diverse, high-impact projects such as: Designing macroeconomic plans for industrial growth in Africa. Supporting digital transformation and ID systems in India. Launching impact investment funds for sustainable agriculture in Nigeria. Developing data-driven public health and environmental strategies globally. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Dalberg places DEI at the core of its organizational culture. The firm has committed to: Publishing annual DEI reports to ensure transparency and accountability. Delivering regular training for all staff to build inclusive workplaces and reduce unconscious bias. Addressing structural imbalances in power and privilege across the firm. Dalberg welcomes candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. Application Process Interested candidates should apply through the Dalberg Career Centre by 11:59 PM IST on 15 November 2025.Applications must include: A resume A cover letter A short essay During the recruitment period, candidates may apply to only one Dalberg position. You may indicate two alternate location preferences in your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will participate in a series of interviews that assess analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and alignment with Dalberg’s mission. Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. Join Dalberg At Dalberg, finance professionals are not just accountants—they are strategic enablers of global impact. This position offers a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization tackling today’s most pressing global challenges while supporting a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. Maximize your potential. Build your expertise. 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