Chief Financial Officer - Education/Healthcare & Charitable Trust Group - CA

• Finance Head / Chief Finance Officer (CFO) (Chartered Accountant Education, Healthcare & Charitable Trust Group)
• Reporting To - Managing Trustee / Chairman / Board of Trustees
• Location: Hojai , Assam
• Organization Profile
• The organization is a diversified group operating under a common banner with activities across:

• Schools and Educational Institutions
• Colleges and Universities
• Charitable Trusts and NGOs
• Hospitals and Healthcare Services
• Social Welfare and Community Development Initiatives

Qualifications:

The group seeks an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the finance and accounts function, ensure statutory compliance, strengthen financial governance, and support strategic growth across all verticals.

Role Summary:

• Responsible for the overall financial management, accounting systems, budgeting, audit coordination, statutory compliance, taxation, fund management, and financial planning of the organization and its associated entities.
• The role requires strong leadership capabilities, experience in handling multi-entity operations, and sound knowledge of trust

• accounting, educational institution finance, hospital accounting systems, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Management & Strategy:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Monitor financial health and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Ensure optimum utilization of funds across all institutions and trusts.
• Prepare MIS reports, financial dashboards, and analytical reports for management review.

Accounting & Financial Controls:

• Supervise accounting operations across schools, colleges, trusts, and hospitals.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts and financial records.
• Establish internal financial controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor receivables, payables, vendor payments, and institutional expenditures.
• Ensure timely preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
• Trust, NGO & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Trust Act provisions
• Charity Commissioner requirements
• Income Tax Act
• GST regulations
• FCRA provisions (if applicable)
• TDS and payroll compliances
• Handle registrations, renewals, and statutory filings for trusts and institutions.
• Coordinate with government authorities, auditors, bankers, and consultants.

Audit & Taxation:

• Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Oversee direct and indirect taxation matters.

Ensure timely filing of:

• Income Tax Returns
• GST Returns
• TDS Returns
• Audit Reports
• Regulatory submissions

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare annual institutional and departmental budgets.
• Monitor budget utilization and variance analysis.
• Implement cost optimization initiatives without affecting operational quality.
• Control hospital operational costs, educational institution expenditures, and administrative overheads.

Banking & Fund Management:

• Manage banking relationships and institutional financing.
• Monitor fund flow, investments, grants, donations, and utilization of charitable funds.
• Handle working capital management and financial risk assessment.
• Ensure proper fund allocation for ongoing projects and expansion plans.