Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the university’s overall financial strategy in alignment with institutional objectives.
Lead and manage the Finance & Accounts department.
Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and long-term financial plans.
Monitor the university’s financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management and governing authorities.
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, taxation, payroll coordination, and related finance functions.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.
Establish and maintain effective financial controls, policies, procedures, and approval systems.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, university policies, and statutory requirements.
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
Monitor revenue, expenditure, receivables, payables, investments, and cash management.
Develop strategies for effective cost management and financial sustainability.
Provide financial analysis and advice to the Vice Chancellor, senior leadership, and governing bodies.
Evaluate financial implications of new academic programs, infrastructure projects, contracts, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Oversee financial planning for capital expenditure, campus development, and major institutional projects.
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, consultants, regulators, funding agencies, and other financial stakeholders.
Ensure appropriate financial controls over grants, research funds, donations, and externally funded projects.
Monitor financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Support procurement and contract-management processes from a financial and compliance perspective.
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
Promote transparency, accountability, and financial discipline across the institution.
Perform other strategic and financial responsibilities assigned by university management.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Significant senior-level experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a university, educational institution, nonprofit organization, or large organization.
Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, budgeting, taxation, audit, and statutory compliance.
Experience managing finance teams and institutional budgets.
Excellent analytical, strategic, communication, and leadership skills.
Strong proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and MS Excel.

Pay: ₹36,675.94 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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