Chartered Accountant – Finance & Administration

Position Overview

The Chartered Accountant – Finance & Administration will oversee the
university’s financial management, compliance, and financial administrativeprocesses. The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic financialplanning ability, and hands-on experience in managing finance operations withina university ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Compliance

· Oversee end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

· Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, university grants, and auditing requirements.

· Manage timely preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, and MIS reports.

· Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and statutory bodies.

Administration & Process Oversight

· Streamline financial policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with university operations.

· Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to ensure proper fund utilization.

· Support decision-making by providing financial insights to senior leadership.

· Handle vendor management, payroll coordination, and procurement processes in compliance with policy.

Strategic & Advisory Role

·Advise university leadership on financial planning, resource optimization, and cost-efficiency.

·Contribute to long-term financial sustainability and growth planning of the institution.

·Provide financial support for new initiatives, infrastructure projects, and academic expansions.

Candidate Profile

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory.

Experience: Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification experience,with at least 5 years in a university or higher education institution.

Technical Skills:

o Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax laws, and statutory compliances.

o Proficiency in ERP/financial software, Tally, and MS Office / Adv MS Excel.

Core Competencies:

o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

o Ability to align financial processes with academic and administrative requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person