Associate Director of Finance

As an experienced and dedicated finance professional, you will be responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and compliance functions within the organization. Your role will play a crucial part in driving strategic decision-making by delivering accurate financial insights, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing key stakeholder relationships. Your key responsibilities will include: Strategic Financial Management: - Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across academic and administrative departments - Providing regular financial reports and insights to senior leadership - Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and advising on financial implications of policy or academic changes Financial Operations: - Overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes - Ensuring accuracy of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards such as Ind AS, IFRS, and GAAP Regulatory and Compliance: - Ensuring timely compliance with statutory requirements, including tax filings, audit, and regulatory submissions - Coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring adherence to audit recommendations - Supporting in the preparation and submission of reports to regulatory bodies such as UGC, NAAC, NIRF, or any other foreign affiliations Grant & Research Fund Management: - Monitoring utilization of research grants and sponsored projects in line with funding agency guidelines - Ensuring compliance with financial terms of MoUs and funding contracts - Supporting faculty and departments in grant budgeting and financial reporting Policy, Processes, and Controls: - Developing and enforcing robust financial policies and internal controls across all functions - Recommending process improvements to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability - Leading the implementation and use of ERP systems related to finance and controls Team Leadership: - Supervising finance staff, ensuring clear delegation, training, and performance management - Collaborating 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 a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Financial Leadership Roles - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced excel proficiency, excellent communication skills, stakeholder management skills, and ERP implementation experience - Knowledge of UGC/NIRF/NAAC reporting and statutory frameworks is an asset If you have the required qualifications, experience, and skills, and are seeking a challenging opportunity to lead financial operations and drive strategic decision-making, we encourage you to apply for this role.,