Job Position - Department

Assistant Manager - Finance

Experience

3–5 years of relevant experience in financial management, preferably in the higher education sector.

Education

MBA (Finance), ACCA, ICMA (Finalist), CA (Inter), M.Com, or equivalent.

Last Date

28-Sep-2025

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for academic departments and programs.
• Monitor academic-related expenditures and ensure compliance with the approved budgets.
• Work closely with academic leadership to understand financial needs & provide cost analysis where needed.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for academic initiatives and also compiling slides for monthly progress review meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of faculty compensation, adjunct payments, and teaching allowances.
• Coordinating with IT team on software implementation and providing support on need basis.
• Ensure timely processing of academic vendor invoices, honorariums, and reimbursements.
• Support audits by providing academic finance data and reconciliation reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including admissions, HR, and procurement to support academic operations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and financial regulations

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial software (Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with academic financial policies and practices (advantageous)