AGM - Finance & Accounts

Krea University; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Chennai seeks an Assistant Manager HR to lead financial operations, ensure statutory compliance, and manage audits. The role requires a Chartered Accountant with 5 years of relevant experience in finance, strong skills in ERP/SAP, and expertise in budgeting. Responsibilities include financial closure management, liaising with tax authorities, and enhancing financial processes. This full-time position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team in the higher education sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance applicable to educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial closure on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Lead coordination with auditors and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Drive ERP/SAP enhancements and automations.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting standards

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

ERP / SAP

Power BI / Tableau

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP / SAP

Excel

Power BI / Tableau

Job description

Assistant Manager HR | Strategic HR | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Driving End-to-End HR Operations, Payroll, Statutory Compliance & HRMS |…

Department: Finance & Accounts

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Reporting to: CFO

Position: Full-time

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Absolute ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual financial closure
• Preparation, review and validation of Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow Statements
• Leading coordination with statutory, internal and tax auditors.

Taxation & Compliance

• Single-point accountability for Direct Taxes (Income Tax, TDS, assessments, notices).
• End-to-end ownership of GST compliance, returns, reconciliations, and audits.
• Liaison with tax authorities, auditors, consultants
• Ensuring timely statutory filings and compliance calendar.
• Budgeting, Costing & MIS
• Leading institutional budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Budget vs actual variance analysis with actionable insights.
• Development of management MIS and dashboards for decision-making.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Oversight of banking operations and fund utilization within delegation.
• Monitoring receivables, payables, and working capital efficiency.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Strengthening internal controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Driving ERP / SAP enhancements and financial process automation.
• Implementation of best financial practices
• Leading, mentoring, and performance management of finance teams.
• Acting as primary finance interface with Operations, HR, Academics, IT, and Procurement.
• Performance monitoring and capability building
• Strategic & Management Support
• Financial evaluation of capex, expansion, and strategic initiatives.
• Preparation and review of Board, Audit Committee, and Management presentations.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, statutory compliances, and regulatory requirements applicable to universities and not-for-profit educational institutions, including UGC norms, AOP / Trust / Society regulations, and allied statutory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in ERP / SAP and Advanced Excel.
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Preferred working knowledge of Power BI / Tableau or similar data visualization tools.

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

• High ownership mindset with ability to work independently.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Sound judgement, integrity, and risk awareness.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Higher Education and Financial Services