About Athena (Location - Vatika Triangle, MG Road, Gurugram 122002)
Athena Education is India's leading institution in the premium undergraduate study abroad space. Founded by Princeton graduates Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena helps students become the best versions of themselves through a holistic life-coaching program that bridges the sciences and humanities.
Our students have gained admission to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Cambridge, and other top universities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day finance and accounts operations, ensuring timely and accurate bookkeeping.
- Assist and review monthly MIS, financial statements, cash flow reports, and management dashboards.
- Handle accounts payable and receivable, vendor payments, reimbursements, and bank reconciliations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for different business units and cost centres.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, income tax, and other regulatory filings (in coordination with consultants where required).
- Assist in internal audits and process reviews.
- Maintain and update asset registers, expense tracking, and cost allocation on a regular basis.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Admissions, etc.) for financial data, approvals, and process streamlining.
- Support senior management with data-driven insights, financial models, and ad-hoc analyses for decision-making.
- Contribute to automation, system improvements, and implementation of best practices in accounting and reporting
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Candidates with up to 2-3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
- B.Com, M.Com, MBA (Finance), CA Inter, or equivalent qualification in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, Indian accounting standards, and basic taxation (GST, TDS, income tax).
- Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting/ERP software.
- Strong analytical and numerical ability with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- High ownership, reliability, and an execution-focused mindset.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
