GradRight - Assistant Manager - Finance

GradRight is an ed-fin-tech startup focused on global higher education.

Using data science, technology and strategic partnerships across the industry, we are enabling students to find the "Right University" at the "Right Cost".

Our flagship product - FundRight is the world's first student loan bidding platform.

GradRight won the HSBC Fintech Innovation Challenge supported by the Ministry of Electronics & IT & was among the top 7 global finalists in The PIEoneer awards hosted by The PIE News, UK.

In the last 18 months, we have received $600 million dollars in loan requests and facilitated disbursements of more than $75 million in loans this year and we are poised to scale up rapidly.

We have launched our second product as 'SelectRight' as an innovative approach to college selection and student recruitment.

The product rests on the three pillars of data-science, transparency and ethics and hopes to create a lot of value for students and universities.

- The core team of GradRight has significant domestic and international expertise in setting-up, managing and working in higher education institutions.

- The team members are passionate about making a difference to students and universities in the sector.

Core Responsibilities:

- Daily review of Tally & QuickBooks records to ensure accurate ledger postings.

- Preparation of daily cash flow statements.

- Monthly book closure process including adjustment entries in accordance with accounting standards.

- Monthly management information system (MIS) preparation.

- Coordination with consultants for both US and Indian company statutory compliance.

- Liaising with internal and external audit teams.

- Reconciliation and coordination of payroll-related statutory compliance.

- Management of banking relationships, including account opening/closure, investment management, and other necessary documentation and compliance.

- Maintenance of fixed assets register and preparation of ad hoc management reports.

- Ensuring secretarial compliance with MCA regulations.

- Debt compliance management as required.

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance or a related field.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in Tally and QuickBooks.

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Google Suite.

- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

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