Required an experienced and dedicated finance professional to lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting and compliance functions. This role is required to play a key part in driving strategic decision-making by delivering accurate financial insights, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing key stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Management:
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across academic and administrative departments
- Provide regular financial reports and insights to senior leadership (e.g Registrar, Pro VC and VC)
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPI's) and advise on financial implications of policy or academic changes
Financial Operations:
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (eg. Ind AS, IFRS, GAAP)
- Co-ordinate with internal teams for timely billing, payments and reconciliation
Regulatory and Compliance:
- Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements, including tax filings, audit and regulatory submissions. Ensure timely filings of GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC etc.,
- Co-ordinate internal and external audits and ensure adherence to audit recommendations.
- Support in the preparation and submission of reports to regulatory bodies, such as UGC, NAAC, NIRF or any other foreign affiliations
Grant & Research Fund Management:
- Monitor utilization of research grants and sponsored projects in line with funding agency guidelines
- Ensure compliance with financial terms of MoU's and funding contracts
- Support faculty and departments in grant budgeting and financial reporting.
Policy, Processes and Controls:
- Develop and enforce robust financial policies and internal controls across all functions
- Recommend process improvements to enhance transparency, efficiency and accountability.
- Lead the implementation and use of ERP systems related to finance and controls.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise finance staff, ensuring clear delegation, training, and performance management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Procurement, Travel Desk, Campus Life and Maintenance, Student Affairs, Academic and other administrative departments.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- CA/ICWA with Minimum 8-10 years of Experience in Financial Leadership Roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Advanced excel, excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills, ERP Implementation experience
- Knowledge of UGC/NIRF/NAAC reporting and Statutory frameworks is an asset.
