Finance Associate

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

Finance- Associate

to manage fee collection, financial reconciliations, and operational expense accounting. The role involves ensuring accuracy and transparency in student financial records, coordinating across departments for timely entries, and maintaining compliance with accounting and taxation norms. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Tally and payment gateway systems, and effective communication abilities in both English and the local language.

Key Responsibilities

Record and verify

student fee collection entries

in Digii and Tally, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.

Conduct

payment gateway reconciliations

for Razorpay and CC Avenue on a regular basis.

Manage and post

Opex entries

across departments, including Chairs, Centres, and the School of Biosciences.

Ensure

accurate TDS entries

and compliance with statutory requirements in Opex transactions.

Perform

regular reconciliation of the creditors’ ledger , identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Coordinate with finance, academic, and administrative teams to streamline financial processes.

Support periodic audits by maintaining clear documentation and reconciled statements.

Qualifications

Graduate / Postgraduate in

Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related fields .

2–5 years of experience

in accounting, finance operations, or educational institution finance preferred.

Proficiency in

Tally , MS Excel, and financial reconciliation processes.

Working knowledge of

payment gateways

(e.g., Razorpay, CC Avenue) and ERP systems.

Understanding of

TDS and basic GST principles .

Preferred Attributes

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Excellent communication skills in

English and the local language .

Ability to manage multiple financial tasks with accuracy and deadlines.

High integrity and commitment to maintaining financial transparency.

Team player with a collaborative and organized work approach.

Reports to Chief Finance Officer