About Athena Infonomics

Athena Infonomics is a fast-growing policy research and development analytics firm focusing on strengthening the use of data and social science research to solve development and inclusive growth issues worldwide. Athena lies at the intersection of the public and private sectors, helping policy makers and development sector actors design data-backed policies and programs.

Founded in 2010, Athena Infonomics has delivered projects in over 20 countries and has offices in India and US.

Skills/Competencies:

1. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting in a fast- paced environment (verbal and written)

2. Strong understanding of Accounting Software

3. Able to connect with people and collaborate with key stakeholders effectively

4. Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

5. Attention to detail

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for monthly closing & reporting (includes preparation of account reconciliations and monthly G/L journal entries) for Indian co and US co

2. Implement budgeting & forecasting system for the group companies - CAPEX & OPEX

3. Support top management in Strategic Business Planning & Pricing Strategies

4. Co-ordinate in completion of statutory & tax audits and filing Income Tax Return of the company.

5. Statutory Compliance: Management (Income Tax, GST, FEMA, Companies Act, PF & PT) & Liaison with Departmental Officials; Efficiency to handle statutory notices and coordinate with the consultants.

6. Automate processes & introduce Improvements to optimize execution time for routine tasks

7. Introducing SOP's in finance & accounting - maintain documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

8. Co-ordinating with business development and operations team to optimize the tax structuring for overseas projects

9. Support practice leads / project managers in monitoring practice/project expenses, tracking revenue billing timelines, preparing practice/project based P&L

10. Liaison with bankers for better credit terms, monitoring the credit balances consistently to minimise the interest cost for the company.

11. Tracking exchange rate movements and liasoning with bankers for beneficial foreign exchange rates

12. Fund management between accounts in India and US cos

13. Preparing 6 to 9-month Cash Flow Forecasts for India and US cos at weekly level

14. Administering the travel policy in co-ordination with Admin

15. Ensuring reconciliation of bills submitted by vendors with the underlying supporting documentation.

16. Tracking project travel and ensure the expenditures are within project budgets.

17. Reviewing and approving travel bills submitted by employees & ensuring compliance with Travel Policy.

18. Analyse financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets.

19. Other tasks as directed from time to time

We are looking for team members, not mere employees, who share our passion for excellence and want to participate in the process of building a great company. We offer an enabling environment where individuals are encouraged to take on responsibility and build a steep career track.

Interested applicants can send their CVs, a statement of purpose along with the following information

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