Accounts and Finance Associate

Who We Are

The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) is a top-ranked nonprofit global provider of leadership development solutions with a mission to advance the understanding, practice, and development of leadership for the benefit of society worldwide. The Societal Impact division of CCL focuses on leadership development in four vertical areas of practice: K12 education, Higher Education, Nonprofit, and Population Health. The Development team works collaboratively with the different vertical directors, faculty, operations, and the CCL enterprise to provide high-quality, high-impact leadership solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Taxation & Compliance:

• Manage GST compliance, including filing of returns, reconciliations, and adherence to regulations.
• Handle TDS compliance, including deduction, payment, and return filing.
• Ensure timely and accurate income tax compliance, including advance tax computations and annual returns knowledge.
• Manage ROC (Registrar of Companies) compliance, including filing of necessary forms and resolutions.
• MSME - filing and documentation preparation

Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Oversee AP processing, ensuring timely payments, vendor reconciliations, and necessary documentation.
• Manage AR, including invoice generation, collections follow-up, and reconciliations.

Accounting & Financial Processes:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in monthly and annual closing activities, including preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure proper internal controls and process improvements for efficiency and compliance.

Audit Support:

• Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors for financial audits.
• Provide necessary documentation and explanations for audit queries.

Process Understanding & Improvements:

• Analyze current financial processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance financial operations.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• 8+ years of experience in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax compliance, and ROC regulations.
• Proficiency in AP and AR management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including operations, HR, and external consultants, to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Proficiency in financial automation tools/advanced Excel features, such as, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH functions, data validation, conditional formatting, etc
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., Microsoft D365, Tally etc.).
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• CA/CA Inter/ICWA (preferred but not mandatory).

Benefits

• Employer-paid insurance
• Flexi Benefit
• Paid time off and paid holidays