Associate Director of Finance

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.