Shiv Nadar University Chennai is designed to be a futuristic platform that envisions helping both students and faculty flourish.

Based in a sprawling campus shared with SSN Institutions, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai is committed to academic excellence. Thanks to its close links to HCL, a US$10 Billion global enterprise, the University has a keen understanding of the evolving academic and professional requirements in India and abroad. Each program is designed to help talented students become successful, job-ready professionals or world-class academics. The University promotes a culture of academic rigor, supported by ample resources, including one of the best-equipped libraries in Southern India, and extensive, world-class research facilities. The University strongly believes that its role is not limited to disseminating knowledge but to act as a catalyst for research, discovery, and creation of new forms of expression and aims to become a world-class center for research. Driven by a belief in the need for all-around development, students are provided ample sports facilities and rich campus life.

SNU Chennai is inviting applications for Non-Teaching staff to join this exceptional journey of building a pioneering institution of higher education.

https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/

Educational Qualification: CA

Experience:

10 plus years of Extensive financial and budget management experience.

Experience in a University or educational institution is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promotes the financial well-being of the University by providing budget management, monitoring appropriate investments of temporary cash balances, exercising executive control over University budgets, and safeguarding all financial assets of the University.

2. Recommends to the Management and members of the Board of Governors on issues relating to the financial status of the University by serving as a member of the Pro Chancellor's Administrative Office, preparing financial information at Board of Governors meetings, and preparing reports, recommendations, findings, and other correspondence as required.

3. Helps to ensure achievement of the goals and objectives of the University by overseeing the preparation of annual appropriations and overseeing the preparation of an internal budget using budget models to project future revenue and following well-established policies for expenditures.

4. Facilitates an effective working relationship with state officials by ensuring University compliance with state fiscal policies, finance, and accounting procedures, maintaining open channels of communication with appropriate state officials, facilitating an exchange of information on these subjects, and implementing all relevant state policies regarding fiscal operations.

5. Ensures compliance with professional accounting standards, rules, regulations, and laws by directing, supervising, and facilitating the preparation and maintenance of required and appropriate financial records, monthly and annual financial reports, and all other financial reporting as may be required by Central, state, local agencies, or established accounting standards.

6. Facilitates the governance of the University by providing financial information to the Management and implementing the Board's decisions through the establishment of policies, procedures, and guidelines.

7. Prevents University liability in financial operations by facilitating the access of the independent auditors to requested records during the conduct of the University's annual audit.

8. Ensures that Financial Services has the resources necessary to provide financial information to support the academic program, such as preparation of financial reports and the development of incentive funding and cost recovery models that support innovation and growth.

10. Ensures efficient and effective operations of the procurement function, risk management, financial, insurance analysis, and transactions.

11. Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the annual budget for Financial Services.

12. Remains competent and current by reading professional journals and literature, developing professional contacts with Peers.

14. Ensures that miscellaneous assignments related to Financial Services are completed in the best interests of the University by accepting and accomplishing all other tasks assigned by the Management.

15. Work experience in ERP systems is necessary

16. Preparation & Maintenance of accounting books, records, and documents

17. Liaising with Statutory auditors & internal auditors

18. Internal controls and compliance requirements with all laws

19. Budgeting, MIS & relevant financial analysis

20. Monitoring expenditure, appropriations, and overruns

21. Cash flow & treasury management

22. Policies & procedures including projects, procurements

23. Understanding of GST & TDS laws

24. Knowledge in FCRA compliances is important

Skills:

- Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.

- PowerPoint and MS Excel skills.

- The ability to project a strong positive image of the University through interaction with all constituencies conducting business with the University.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to organize and manage complex finance and accounting activities.

- Hands-on experience in using financial management software which is commonly used in higher education.

- Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills are required.

- Demonstrated experience promoting a diverse workforce is preferred.

- A successful track record of innovation is preferred.

- Maintain a high level of integrity and Confidentiality.

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