About Anant National University

Anant National University, India’s Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.

Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.

About Department

The Office of Finance & Accounts is responsible for managing and maintaining the financial stability of the University. The major functions of the office include, but are not limited to

  • Planning and overseeing the University’s financial budgets to ensure expenditures align with the approved plans.
  • Processing bills and expenses, and ensuring timely payments.
  • Assisting in conducting internal audits on a regular basis.
  • Managing taxation and ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.

Job Type

Fulltime

Reporting to

Senior Manager – Accounts

Required Education Qualification

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com.
  • 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts / Finance, preferably in universities or educational institutions.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and strong reconciliation exposure.
  • Prior experience in audit coordination and compliance is desirable.

About the Role

The Assistant / Deputy Manager – Accounts will be primarily responsible for end-to-end coordination and management of Financial Aid / Scholarship processes and Fee Reconciliation. The role ensures accuracy, compliance, timely adjustments, ERP reconciliation, and audit readiness for all student-related financial transactions, while coordinating closely with Admissions, Academic Offices, Student Affairs, and IT/ERP teams.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

    Financial Aid & Scholarship Coordination
     

  • Coordinate the complete lifecycle of financial aid and scholarship processes including merit-based, need-based, sports, institutional, donor-funded, and external scholarships.
  • Verify eligibility, supporting documents, approvals, and sanction details in line with approved policies.
  • Ensure accurate mapping of scholarships and financial aid in ERP against student fee structures.
  • Maintain trackers for sanctioned, utilised, and balance scholarship amounts programme-wise and batch-wise.
  • Coordinate with Admissions, Academics, and Student Affairs for approvals, renewals, revisions, and withdrawals.

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    Fee Reconciliation & ERP Management
     

  • Carry out periodic student-wise, programme-wise, and batch-wise fee reconciliation.
  • Reconcile fee demand, collections, scholarships, waivers, concessions, and refunds in ERP.
  • Identify and resolve mismatches, excess collections, pending balances, and incorrect postings.
  • Coordinate with ERP/IT teams for corrections, reversals, credit notes, and system validations.
  • Ensure timely closure of reconciliations for audits, management reviews, and regulatory reporting.

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    Coordination & Stakeholder Management
     

  • Act as a single point of coordination between Finance, Admissions, Academics, Student Affairs, and ERP teams.
  • Support leadership with accurate financial data for decision-making related to scholarships and fee policies.
  • Address student and parent queries or escalations related to fees and scholarships in a policy-aligned manner.

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    Audit, Compliance & MIS Reporting
     

  • Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for internal and statutory audits.
  • Ensure compliance with university policies, donor conditions, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare MIS reports on scholarship utilisation, outstanding fees, ageing analysis, and reconciliation status.
  • Assist in responding to audit observations and management queries.

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    Process Improvement & Controls
     

  • Support development and refinement of SOPs for scholarships, fee collection, refunds, and reconciliations.
  • Recommend process improvements and ERP controls to strengthen internal controls and data accuracy.
  • Ensure documentation discipline and adherence to approval matrices.

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Key Skills

  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
  • Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Excel, and MIS reporting.
  • Ability to work in deadline-driven environments with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in scholarship or financial aid management.
  • Exposure to audit processes in academic institutions.
  • Strong ownership, confidentiality, and integrity.

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