Specialist - GL Accounting

Gus Education (India) Llp; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Company cab service

Generous leave package

Job summary

GUS Education India (GEI) is seeking a Financial Governance professional to manage fee and income data accuracy across university systems and ensure revenue reporting complies with standards. You will perform financial modeling, risk assessment, and support internal controls while coordinating with FP&A managers and international campuses to maintain up-to-date fees, course data, and income postings.

The role requires graduate education and 3–4 years of relevant experience, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Graduate level education or equivalent is required.
• 3–4 years of work experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficient in processing and reconciling accounting transactions.
• Experience with debtor and general ledger reconciliations and financial systems.
• Experience in an international, multi-site organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date fee and income data across systems.
• Post fee and income changes in line with student status and journey.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions related to income.
• Review income recognition policies and advise on internal controls.
• Collaborate with Finance team to understand revenue-impacting transactions.
• Escalate financial or reputational issues as needed.
• Support governance leadership with financial reporting and controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Financial transactions

Interrogate financial systems

Education

Graduate level or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems, a leading European Education conglomerate. Established in 2017, GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions and collaborates with prestigious universities and institutions worldwide, offering educational services that enhance their operations and impact.

Nature of The Job

• Conduct financial modeling, competitive analysis, and other types of data evaluation required by the project.
• Assist with risk assessment and mitigation, ensure financial due diligence, and offer guidance on financial strategies that align with client objectives.

Job Purpose

To accurately maintain that the fees and the University’s income information is up to date on all systems to ensure that reported income is correct.

To proactively review and recommend internal controls and processes relating to the revenue recognition policy

To ensure that the University’s financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner and meets all the University’s statutory requirements

To support management to ensure that the University has the best financial systems and controls possible which complies with all relevant legislation and accounting standards.

Organizational Structure

FP & A Manager

TeamLeader

Fee & Income Specialist

Key Accountability

Actions

Stakeholder Service

To ensure that the fee matrix and accompanying fee schedules are up to do with current fees and courses

To ensure that the course database is up to date with all fees and financial information

Prepare all fee and income changes are posted to the accounting systems in line with student statuses and the student journey.

To ensure timely and accurate posting of the necessary financial transactions in relation to all income within the University

Understand the current process of all income recognition at The University in line with current International Accounting Standards

Document and make recommendations for the income recognition policy.

Work with the various team members of Finance to understand all of the transactions which impact on the revenue.

Escalate issues of financial or reputational concern as they arise to the Financial Accountant

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the Financial Accountant and Director of Financial Governance and Reporting

Self-Focus

Completed the assign task that is shared by the team lead with meeting the SLA requirements.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the Finance team leader from time to time.

To share knowledge and engage in peer-to-peer coaching within the team on behaviors and conversations for action with customers.

Look forward for process improvements

KRA’s

KPI’s

Customer/ Service Delivery

To ensure that the fee matrix and accompanying fee schedules are up to do with current fees and courses

Prepare all fee and income changes are posted to the accounting systems in line with student statuses and the student journey.

Strong understanding of processing and reconciling a variety of accounting transactions.

Finance

• Focus on Cost savings and Process improvements.

To consistently maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all tasks and deliverables, contributing to organizational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.

Understand & gain process knowledge of Courses, Campuses and tasks and Industry Insights.

Identify opportunities for service improvements and operational efficiencies to consistently exceed customer expectations.

Self-Focus

Understand process KPI’s and work towards achieving them.

Prioritize tasks effectively, manage time efficiently, and maintain focus on key priorities.

Pursue ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge, and capabilities like Future Learning or LinkedIn.

The Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)should be assessed biannually to ensure that the person carrying out the job is consistent performance aligned with Potential challenges in measuring performance due to complexities in organizational processes that hinder target achievement need to be considered.

Desired Profile

Qualification

• Graduate level or equivalent

Skills

Stability to meet reporting and processing deadlines.

Thorough, accurate with close attention to detail.

Ability to work well within a team.

Energetic self-starter with personal drive and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Strong understanding of processing and reconciling a variety of accounting transactions.

3 to 4 years of work experience.

Working knowledge of using a financial system including reconciliations of debtor and general ledger accounts and other accounting transactions.

Operating within a multi-site, international business

Ability to interrogate financial systems to prepare information for forward uploading into the systems on an accurate and timely basis.

Assessing processes and making recommendations to improve.

Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role

GUS Values

GEI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

There is an expectation that employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality, diversity, health, safety policies of the company.

At GUS Education India, GEI we truly believe that diverse culture, backgrounds, and experiences drive innovation.

This role is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The company offers comprehensive medical insurance to its employees, which includes hospitalization, accidental insurance, term insurance and Gratuity, which is over and above the compensation.

To make the daily commute easier, safer, and less stressful, the company provides cab facilities to its employees to and from the workplace within 30 kilometers radius.

The company acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being and the need for rest and relaxation. Workdays are Monday to Friday and a comprehensive leave package for employee well-being is offered, which includes 5 days of medical leave,5 days of casual leave, 24days of earned leave, 1 day of Happiness Leave, apart from 10 days of statutory leave.