Finance Manager (CA)

Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the organization. You are comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, decision maker, and providing regular financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the implementation of ERP systems to streamline financial operations and reporting.
• Oversee daily cash and fund management, including bank reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare school-wise income and expenditure statements with proper accounting in Tally, ensuring accurate data capture. Further analyse and allocate costs to respective programmes under each school, distinguishing between direct and indirect expenses.
• Review and authorize operational (Opex) expenses in alignment with Procurement Guidelines, Delegation of Authority Matrix, and approved budgets.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing with complete documentation and defined process flows. Liaise with payroll consultants to ensure compliance with ESI, PF, PT, Salary TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues, compliance with tax regulations, and accurate filing of returns within prescribed deadlines.
• Coordinate with tax consultants on matters relating to direct and indirect taxation, as well as other compliance-related requirements.
• Collaborate with statutory auditors to facilitate timely submission of financial records and ensure smooth and timely closure of audits.
• Handle FCRA registration processes and ensure adherence to all related regulatory compliances.
• Organize committee meetings and extend financial support during inspections by regulatory bodies.
• Lead internal quality assurance initiatives within the Finance Department to strengthen governance and controls.
• Provide financial documentation and support for NAAC and other accreditation processes.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher degree in Finance or related field. CA is preferred.
• University/Academic Experience is preferred.
• CA with 3 - 4 years of relevant experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail-oriented and analytical