Manager - Finance

• ;CA / MBA (Finance) qualification with 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in finance.

• ;Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, TDS, audit, budgeting and financial reporting.

• ;Experience in managing finance operations independently and leading a finance/accounts team.

• ;Good working knowledge of Tally, MIS, Excel financial reporting systems.

• ;Experience in the education/school sector is preferred.

• ;Should have strong interpersonal skills and can flexibly adapt in challenging situations.

• ;Keen eye for detail and sound financial judgment with excellent analytical, problem-solving skills.

• ;Must be trustworthy and capable of utmost discretion.

• ;A person who combines financial expertise with integrity, accuracy and a collaborative approach, and who can build robust financial systems while supporting the larger educational purpose of the institution, will thrive in this role.

; Key Responsibilities:

• ;Budget modelling, preparation monitoring of annual, provisional base budgets; cash flow vs. actual analysis.

• ;Preparing monthly MIS, reviewing Tally entries, salary accounting and monitoring vendor payments and approvals.

• ;Managing TDS returns, reconciliations, Form 16 and income-tax compliance.

• ;Overseeing fee billing, fee collection processes, reminders and parent queries.

• ;Preparing and presenting fee revision proposals and supporting fee committee meetings.

• ;Coordinating income-tax assessments and documentation as required.

• ;Reviewing personnel-related financial matters including salary, appraisal revisions, full final settlements and gratuity.

• ;Reviewing staff income-tax declarations and investment proofs.

• ;Preparing and implementing the annual Finance Calendar.

• ;Coordinating annual audits and supporting finalisation of financial statements.

• ;Liaising with banks, Chartered Accountants and other external agencies on school-related financial matters.

• ;Ensuring timely compliance, accurate financial records and effective financial controls.

• ;Developing, reviewing and updating finance-related SOPs, policies, procedures and formats.

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