Finance Officer

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences invites an accomplished Accounting & Finance Professional to lead core accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. You will supervise the accounts team, manage GL and journal entries, and coordinate across campuses.

They will require a postgraduate qualification in finance (M.Com/MBA Finance) with SAP experience and strong MS Excel skills. CA Inter/CA is a plus; 5+ years of relevant experience in university finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification is mandatory (M.Com / MBA Finance).
• CA Inter or CA is an added advantage.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in core accounting and finance.
• Experience with SAP ERP and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS and statutory compliance.
• Experience leading a finance/accounts team.
• Experience in university/higher education finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations with accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor the finance/accounts team and allocate work.
• Coordinate finance activities across campuses/locations.
• Manage end-to-end General Ledger accounting and ledger scrutiny.
• Handle journal entries, AP, AR, and account finalization.
• Perform bank, customer/vendor reconciliations and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, MIS, budgets, cash flow planning.
• Ensure GST, TDS, statutory compliance; coordinate audits.

Skills

Core accounting

Financial reporting

GST & statutory compliance

Team leadership

Ledger management

Education

Postgraduate qualification (M.Com / MBA Finance)

CA Inter or Chartered Accountant (advantage)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

We are looking for a highly competent Accounting & Finance Professional with strong expertise in core accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and team leadership to join our Accounts & Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor the finance/accounts team, allocate work, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate finance activities across one or more campuses/locations and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end General Ledger (GL) accounting, bookkeeping, and ledger scrutiny.
• Handle journal entries, invoice processing, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and account finalization.
• Perform bank reconciliations, customer/vendor reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements, MIS reports, budgets, and support cash flow planning.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, statutory requirements, and coordinate internal, statutory, and external audits.
• Maintain financial records in accordance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Work on ERP systems, preferably SAP, and demonstrate strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Postgraduate qualification is mandatory (M.Com / MBA Finance). CA Inter or Chartered Accountant (CA) will be an added advantage.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in core accounting and finance.
• Proven expertise in General Ledger, journal entries, invoice processing, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), bank reconciliations, financial reporting, account finalization, GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Prior experience leading or managing a finance/accounts team with the ability to guide, mentor, and drive performance.
• Experience coordinating finance operations across multiple locations/campuses/business units is highly preferred.
• Experience in University/Higher Education finance, including knowledge of university financial procedures, audits, regulatory norms, and statutory compliance, will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP is preferred.