About Athena (Location - Vatika Triangle, MG Road, Gurugram 122002) Athena Education is India’s leading institution in the premium undergraduate study abroad space. Founded by Princeton graduates Poshak Agrawal and Rahul…
About Athena (Location - Vatika Triangle, MG Road, Gurugram 122002) Athena Education is India’s leading institution in the premium undergraduate study abroad space. Founded by Princeton graduates Poshak Agrawal and Rahul…
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Full-time
Posted 4d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day finance operations, including bookkeeping, financial statements, and accounts payable/receivable. Ensure statutory compliance with GST and TDS while supporting senior management with data-driven financial insights.
Requirements
Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience with a strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and taxation. Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP software, along with strong analytical skills, is required.
Full job description
About Athena (Location - Vatika Triangle, MG Road, Gurugram 122002)
Athena Education is India’s leading institution in the premium undergraduate study abroad space. Founded by Princeton graduates Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena helps students become the best versions of themselves through a holistic life-coaching program that bridges the sciences and humanities. Our students have gained admission to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Cambridge, and other top universities.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day finance and accounts operations, ensuring timely and accurate bookkeeping.
Assist and review monthly MIS, financial statements, cash flow reports, and management dashboards.
Handle accounts payable and receivable, vendor payments, reimbursements, and bank reconciliations.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for different business units and cost centres.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, income tax, and other regulatory filings (in coordination with consultants where required).
Assist in internal audits and process reviews.
Maintain and update asset registers, expense tracking, and cost allocation on a regular basis.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Admissions, etc.) for financial data, approvals, and process streamlining.
Support senior management with data-driven insights, financial models, and ad-hoc analyses for decision-making.
Contribute to automation, system improvements, and implementation of best practices in accounting and reporting.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Candidates with up to 2-3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
B.Com, M.Com, MBA (Finance), CA Inter, or equivalent qualification in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, Indian accounting standards, and basic taxation (GST, TDS, income tax).
Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting/ERP software.
Strong analytical and numerical ability with high attention to detail and accuracy.
High ownership, reliability, and an execution-focused mindset.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Empowering high schoolers to get into the world's top universities and shaping them into their best selves.
Industry
Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Gurugram
LinkedIn followers
22,715
Founded by two visionary Princeton graduates in 2014, Athena is on a mission to transform the education landscape in India and across the globe. We empower high-school students to secure admissions into elite universities worldwide, unlocking their full potential. Our goal is clear: synthesize technology, specialized expertise, and process-driven counseling to develop 50,000 global leaders.
With our exceptional team of consulting and writing experts, in-house tech instructors, research and art mentors, and a Harvard admissions consultant, we offer personalized one-on-one mentorship in all areas, from authentic extracurricular profile development to masterful college applications.
Today, Athena stands as India’s largest premium education consulting firm for undergraduate study abroad, serving students in over 35 countries.
Offices: 1st floor, Vatika Triangle, MG Road Gurugram, Gurugram , IN · The Business Quarter, 7th floor, Tower 2A, One World Center Lower Parel, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharastra, IN · WeWork Embassy Tech Village, Bellandur, Bengaluru, IN
Personal Mentorship for High SchoolersAdmissions AbroadAdmissions to Elite Universities Abroadand Life Coaching for 6th to 12th gradersTrainingHigher EducationConsulting
Empowering high schoolers to get into the world's top universities and shaping them into their best selves.
Industry
Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Gurugram
LinkedIn followers
22,715
Founded by two visionary Princeton graduates in 2014, Athena is on a mission to transform the education landscape in India and across the globe. We empower high-school students to secure admissions into elite universities worldwide, unlocking their full potential. Our goal is clear: synthesize technology, specialized expertise, and process-driven counseling to develop 50,000 global leaders.
With our exceptional team of consulting and writing experts, in-house tech instructors, research and art mentors, and a Harvard admissions consultant, we offer personalized one-on-one mentorship in all areas, from authentic extracurricular profile development to masterful college applications.
Today, Athena stands as India’s largest premium education consulting firm for undergraduate study abroad, serving students in over 35 countries.
Offices: 1st floor, Vatika Triangle, MG Road Gurugram, Gurugram , IN · The Business Quarter, 7th floor, Tower 2A, One World Center Lower Parel, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharastra, IN · WeWork Embassy Tech Village, Bellandur, Bengaluru, IN
Personal Mentorship for High SchoolersAdmissions AbroadAdmissions to Elite Universities Abroadand Life Coaching for 6th to 12th gradersTrainingHigher EducationConsulting