Objective:

We are currently looking for a GM - Finance to work directly with the Founders in a senior role. The candidate will be expected to establish, grow and lead partnerships with key investors and stakeholders at a state, national and global level. Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets. Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

Main duties and

Responsibilities:


â Leading the investor partnerships value chain (ranging across developing specific initiatives with different investors, monitoring implementation, conducting analysis and preparing reports to manage relationships with the investors).

â Developing strategic partnerships and collaborations with governments and innovative organizations in the education space to develop cutting edge solutions.

â Managing relationships and communications with Board members and advisors, impact funds, foundations, HNIs and CSR organizations.

â Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals. Liaison with Bank and other funding sources

â Researching investors and understanding critical requirements for each investor.

â Representing Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd at national and international events and symposia to create greater visibility and a partnerships and advocacy pipeline.

â Designing and conducting investor events to develop relationships (financial, knowledge sharing, etc.) with new partners and leverage the national focus on foundational skills.

â Any other activities required to generate funds and develop partnerships to enable exponential expansion of Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd.

â Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary.

â Oversees the preparation of all financial accounts, including tax returns, income statements, Balance sheets finalization, shareholder reports, and other applicable legal reports.

â Analyze and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation and analysis.

â Determine expenses, income, insurance coverage, financial goals, tax status, risk tolerance to develop a financial plan.

â Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.

â Oversee taxes and abide by the regulations.

â Adhere to the law and companyâs policies.

â Analyze and manage the organizationâs liabilities and investments.

â Track and ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable.

â Examines operations to identify areas that require restructuring, downsizing, or elimination.

â Ensure effective internal controls are in place and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory.

â Presenting all required financial MIS to Management.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE â KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

â Candidates interested in social enterprises as a means of creating impact and wishing to learn how to run and scale such organizations.

â Preferred â Start-up/Edtech Company.

â Candidates with strong English communication skills and expertise in Powerpoint and Excel (or willingness to learn rapidly).

â Education qualification: Minimum graduate with 10-12 years of work experience, Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.

â Willingness to travel to different locations across India, as required.

â Excellent knowledge of data analysis, forecasting and financial planning.

â Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks in an entrepreneurial environment.

â Ability to take leadership in ambiguous situations, even when unsupervised.

â Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

â Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

â Excellent management and supervisory skills.

â Sound knowledge and experience in statutory compliances under GST, Income Tax, TDS and Companies Act.

Skills: Financial Planning, Accounting, Tax Returns, Statutory Compliances, Data Analysis, Financial Reports, Forecasting, Gaap

Experience: 5.00-10.00 Years