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About Us Elance is afast-growing commerce education companydelivering professional programs acrossACCA, CA, CMA (USA) t hrough offline centres, online platforms, and hybrid learning models.Headquartered in Kerala,we are on a mission tocreate career-ready professionals through strong academics, industry relevance, and technology-driven systems.Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Accounting & Reporting Manage bookkeeping, receipts, payments, and bank/cash reconciliations across all campuses. Lead month-end closing, finalize financial statements, and ensure accurate MIS reporting. Prepare, review, and present financial reports for management and external stakeholders. Strengthen accounting systems, SOPs, and internal controls to enhance transparency.2. Treasury & Fund Management Monitor daily cash positions, ensuring liquidity for branch operations and vendor commitments. Manage cashflow forecasting, fund allocation, and payment scheduling for EMIs, vendor payouts, and statutory dues. Maintain strong banking relationships; negotiate credit facilities, loans, and financial support. Oversee investments, reserves, and variance analysis for strategic fund utilization.3. Receivables & Student Collection Governance Lead the RM–Finance collection team across all branches and ensure timely student fee collection. Track overdue accounts and coordinate with branch managers to improverecovery. Implement receivable controls to prevent revenue leakage and maintain high collection discipline. Analyze fee collection patterns and define monthly/quarterly collection targets.4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering Work with leadership and business heads to prepare annual budgets and unit-wise P&L tracking. Analyse revenue trends, cost structures, and profitability; advise management on financial risks and growth opportunities. Create rolling forecasts for revenue, cashflow, and operational spend.5. Compliance, Audit & Statutory Management Finance Manager -JD 2Ensure timely GST, PF, ESI, PT, MCA filings, and other statutory compliance. Coordinate with internal and external auditors for smooth and timely audit closure. Oversee vendor ledger reconciliation, TDS certificates, and documentation management.6. Vendor & Procurement Finance Manage vendor relationships, rate negotiations, and ensure timely settlements. Implement invoice verification mechanisms, reconciliations, and approval workflows.7. Team Leadership & People Management Lead and mentor Accounts, Treasury, and RM–Finance teams; clarify roles and ensure high productivity. Build a data-driven, process-oriented finance culture with strong discipline and governance. Support staff development, conduct reviews, and ensure smooth cross-functional communication.8. Risk Management & Internal Controls Monitor all fund-flow activities and ensure accountability across all financial transactions. Identify risks, propose corrective measures, and strengthen financial control frameworks. Implement controls over course registrations (ACCA, CMA US, CMA IND)ensuring zero deficiencies.Qualification MBA (Finance) (minimum 5 years Experience)Required Skills & Competencies Strong expertise in accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and compliance. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and fund-flow management. Leadership & people management skills across multi-location teams. Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and process orientation. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.Reporting To: Finance Lead / CFO