Chief Finance Officer

Accounting / Finance
Hojai
May 16, 2026
₹3,000,000 - ₹5,000,000 / year
Full Time

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Job Description

Job Description

Finance Head / Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

(Chartered Accountant Education, Healthcare & Charitable Trust Group)

Reporting To

Managing Trustee / Chairman / Board of Trustees

Location

Hojai, Assam

Organization Profile

The organization is a diversified group operating under a common banner with activities across:

  • Schools and Educational Institutions
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Charitable Trusts and NGOs
  • Hospitals and Healthcare Services
  • Social Welfare and Community Development Initiatives

The group seeks an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the finance and accounts function, ensure statutory compliance, strengthen financial governance, and support strategic growth across all verticals.

Role Summary

The Finance Head will be responsible for the overall financial management, accounting systems, budgeting, audit coordination, statutory compliance, taxation, fund management, and financial planning of the organization and its associated entities.

The role requires strong leadership capabilities, experience in handling multi-entity operations, and sound knowledge of trust accounting, educational institution finance, hospital accounting systems, taxation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Strategy

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Monitor financial health and provide strategic recommendations to management.
  • Ensure optimum utilization of funds across all institutions and trusts.
  • Prepare MIS reports, financial dashboards, and analytical reports for management review.

Accounting & Financial Controls

  • Supervise accounting operations across schools, colleges, trusts, and hospitals.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts and financial records.
  • Establish internal financial controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Monitor receivables, payables, vendor payments, and institutional expenditures.
  • Ensure timely preparation and consolidation of financial statements.

Trust, NGO & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Trust Act provisions
    • Charity Commissioner requirements
    • Income Tax Act
    • GST regulations
    • FCRA provisions (if applicable)
    • TDS and payroll compliances
  • Handle registrations, renewals, and statutory filings for trusts and institutions.
  • Coordinate with government authorities, auditors, bankers, and consultants.

Audit & Taxation

  • Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
  • Oversee direct and indirect taxation matters.
  • Ensure timely filing of:
    • Income Tax Returns
    • GST Returns
    • TDS Returns
    • Audit Reports
    • Regulatory submissions

Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Prepare annual institutional and departmental budgets.
  • Monitor budget utilization and variance analysis.
  • Implement cost optimization initiatives without affecting operational quality.
  • Control hospital operational costs, educational institution expenditures, and administrative overheads.

Banking & Fund Management

  • Manage banking relationships and institutional financing.
  • Monitor fund flow, investments, grants, donations, and utilization of charitable funds.
  • Handle working capital management and financial risk assessment.
  • Ensure proper fund allocation for ongoing projects and expansion plans.

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