Application Guide
How to Apply for Finance & Admin Assistant
at FIND
🏢 About FIND
FIND is a global nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable access to diagnostics for infectious diseases. Working here means contributing to life-saving health solutions in underserved communities, with a mission-driven team that values innovation and impact.
About This Role
This role is crucial for keeping FIND's India operations running smoothly by managing financial transactions, budgets, and administrative tasks. You'll directly support programs that diagnose diseases like TB and HIV, ensuring resources are used efficiently to maximize health outcomes.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start by processing invoices and reconciling bank statements, then assist with preparing a budget report for an ongoing project. Later, you could coordinate with vendors for office supplies and support the team with meeting scheduling and travel arrangements.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who FIND Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years of experience in finance or administration, ideally in a nonprofit or international organization.
- Is highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and familiar with accounting software like Tally or QuickBooks.
- Possesses strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks like vendor payments and financial reporting.
- Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with fluency in English and Hindi.
📝 Tips for Applying to FIND
Tailor your resume to highlight experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and vendor management in a nonprofit context.
In your cover letter, mention your familiarity with Indian tax regulations and compliance requirements for NGOs.
Demonstrate Excel proficiency by listing specific functions you've used (e.g., macros, data validation) and include an example of a dashboard you created.
Research FIND's current projects in India (e.g., TB elimination) and mention how your administrative support can further their goals.
If you have experience with grant accounting or donor reporting, emphasize that as it's highly relevant for this role.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your ability to manage financial records accurately and ensure compliance with local regulations.', 'Your experience supporting a team with administrative tasks like scheduling, procurement, and office management.', "Your passion for global health and how your skills can contribute to FIND's mission in India.", "Your proficiency with accounting software and Excel, with specific examples of how you've used them to improve processes."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read FIND's annual report and India-specific program updates on their website.
- → Understand the organization's funding sources (e.g., bilateral donors, foundations) and how financial reporting differs.
- → Look up recent news about FIND's diagnostics initiatives in India, especially related to TB or COVID-19.
- → Familiarize yourself with the organizational structure of FIND India and key team members.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning FIND's mission or India operations.
- Overlooking the administrative aspect of the role; focus only on finance skills without showing office management experience.
- Not providing specific examples of Excel or accounting software use; vague claims are easily spotted.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!