Finance Manager

Chanakya University; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chanakya University in Karnataka, India seeks a Finance Manager (CA) to partner with senior leadership in shaping financial strategy and governance. The role is on-site in Bangalore Rural, with emphasis on ERP deployment, payroll control, and rigorous financial reporting.

The candidate should have CA with 3-4 years of relevant experience and a strong command of MS Office and Tally. A Master’s degree in Finance is preferred for leadership in budgeting and audits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Finance or related field.
• CA preferred.
• CA with 3-4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of ERP systems to streamline financial operations and reporting.
• Oversee daily cash and fund management, including bank reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare school-wise income and expenditure statements with proper accounting in Tally, ensuring accurate data capture. Further analyse and allocate costs to respective programmes under each school, distinguishing between direct and indirect expenses.
• Review and authorize operational (Opex) expenses in alignment with Procurement Guidelines, Delegation of Authority Matrix, and approved budgets.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing with complete documentation and defined process flows. Liaise with payroll consultants to ensure compliance with ESI, PF, PT, Salary TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues, compliance with tax regulations, and accurate filing of returns within prescribed deadlines.
• Coordinate with tax consultants on matters relating to direct and indirect taxation, as well as other compliance-related requirements.
• Collaborate with statutory auditors to facilitate timely submission of financial records and ensure smooth and timely closure of audits.
• Handle FCRA registration processes and ensure adherence to all related regulatory compliances.
• Organize committee meetings and extend financial support during inspections by regulatory bodies.
• Lead internal quality assurance initiatives within the Finance Department to strengthen governance and controls.
• Provide financial documentation and support for NAAC and other accreditation processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Business partnering

Attention to detail

Education

CA with 3-4 years of experience

Master's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Tally

Job description

Finance Manager (CA)

Chanakya University Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India (On-site)

Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the organization. You are comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, decision maker, and providing regular financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of ERP systems to streamline financial operations and reporting.
• Oversee daily cash and fund management, including bank reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare school-wise income and expenditure statements with proper accounting in Tally, ensuring accurate data capture. Further analyse and allocate costs to respective programmes under each school, distinguishing between direct and indirect expenses.
• Review and authorize operational (Opex) expenses in alignment with Procurement Guidelines, Delegation of Authority Matrix, and approved budgets.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing with complete documentation and defined process flows. Liaise with payroll consultants to ensure compliance with ESI, PF, PT, Salary TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues, compliance with tax regulations, and accurate filing of returns within prescribed deadlines.
• Coordinate with tax consultants on matters relating to direct and indirect taxation, as well as other compliance-related requirements.
• Collaborate with statutory auditors to facilitate timely submission of financial records and ensure smooth and timely closure of audits.
• Handle FCRA registration processes and ensure adherence to all related regulatory compliances.
• Organize committee meetings and extend financial support during inspections by regulatory bodies.
• Lead internal quality assurance initiatives within the Finance Department to strengthen governance and controls.
• Provide financial documentation and support for NAAC and other accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher degree in Finance or related field. CA is preferred.
• University/Academic Experience is preferred.
• CA with 3 - 4 years of relevant experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail-oriented and analytical