Finance Associate

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance- Associate to manage fee collection, financial reconciliations, and operational expense accounting. The role involves ensuring accuracy and transparency in student financial records, coordinating across departments for timely entries, and maintaining compliance with accounting and taxation norms. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Tally and payment gateway systems, and effective communication abilities in both English and the local language.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and verify student fee collection entries in Digii and Tally, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.
• Conduct payment gateway reconciliations for Razorpay and CC Avenue on a regular basis.
• Manage and post Opex entries across departments, including Chairs, Centres, and the School of Biosciences.
• Ensure accurate TDS entries
  
  and compliance with statutory requirements in Opex transactions.
• Perform regular reconciliation of the creditors ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with finance, academic, and administrative teams to streamline financial processes.
• Support periodic audits by maintaining clear documentation and reconciled statements.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• 25 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or educational institution finance preferred.
• Proficiency in Tally, MS Excel, and financial reconciliation processes.
• Working knowledge of

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  payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, CC Avenue) and ERP systems.
• Understanding of TDS and basic GST principles.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the local language.
• Ability to manage multiple financial tasks with accuracy and deadlines.
• High integrity and commitment to maintaining financial transparency.
• Team player with a collaborative and organized work approach.

Reports to Chief Finance Officer