Finance Officer ( Higher Education) - Reputed University in Dehradun

FyndBridge Consultants & Advisors; Dehradun; Vor Ort; INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FyndBridge Consultants & Advisors seeks a seasoned Financial Leader for a reputed University in Dehradun to oversee group financial operations and align them with expansion plans.

The role covers budgeting, statutory compliance, internal controls, project finance, banking, and financial reporting to the founding team and Governing Board.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified CA with 10+ years of experience in financial leadership.
• Strong grounding in statutory compliance, audits and governance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for complex entities.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee financial operations of the Group, aligning with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to founders and promoters for growth plans.
• Develop financial models, projections, and feasibility studies for investments.

Kenntnisse

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Statutory compliance

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Project finance

Cash flow management

Ausbildung

CA / Chartered Accountant

Jobbeschreibung

For one a reputed University based at Dehradun

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and oversee the financial operations of the Group, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Founding Team and promoters in the establishment related to the expansion and growth plan.
• Develop and present financial models, projections, and feasibility studies to support growth and investment decisions.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets for both project and operational functions.
• Ensure financial planning supports the institution's short-term and long-term strategic goals.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to optimize financial performance.

Statutory Compliance & Audit

• Oversee and ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements, including TDS, GST, and other tax laws.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with auditors, ensuring financial statements are prepared following applicable laws and regulations.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Develop and implement robust internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and substantiations for financial transactions to pass independent and statutory audits.
• Review and enhance financial policies and controls in collaboration with external consultants, including Big Four accounting firms.

Project Finance & Procurement Oversight

• Lead financial management for various group-level projects, ensuring prudent fund allocation and cost optimization.
• Supervise procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiations to ensure cost efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor project costs and funding to ensure timely completion of capital intensive initiatives.

Banking & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee banking relationships, including project finance arrangements and compliance with foreign exchange regulations.
• Ensure efficient cash flow management, liquidity planning, and financial stability of the organization.
• Work with financial institutions to secure funding and optimize capital structure.

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and present periodic financial reports for Finance Sub-committee and Governing Board meetings.
• Maintain accuracy in financial tracking, reporting, and compliance with the chart of accounts.
• Ensure financial transparency and accountability across all operational and project-related expenditures.

Ground-Level Financial Operations & Support

• Guide and supervise teams to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Implement a robust financial control framework to ensure accuracy and compliance at the school level.
• Assist department leads in budget preparation and financial goal setting for sustainable growth.
• Ensure effective revenue management - Collections, receivables, revenue recognition etc
• Co-ordinate statutory and internal audits
• Participate in the annual budgeting and planning process
• Conceptualize and implement cost optimization initiatives
• Manage the cash flow of the Group
• Ensure compliance to University Act and Statutes
• Ensure fixed assets / capex are properly accounted and effectively utilized.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including corporate tax, withholding taxes, and expatriate staff social security requirements.
• Address and manage any taxation issues in coordination with legal and financial advisors.

Education : CA with minimum 10 years of experience.