Sr. Finance Associate

Dibber Schools Sr. Finance Associate

Do you dream of a job where you have every opportunity to develop and grow both professionally and personally while doing the world's most important job

Welcome to Dibber!

Dibber is a global family-owned early childhood education group from the Nordics developing and running over 600+ Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers and schools in 9 countries and growing strongly. Now it's time to start our journey in India.

We develop and manage world-class ECD centers. The purpose to make all children experience and believe they are valuable brings us to work every day. We create experiences for children and their parents or guardians, which have a positive impact on their lives. We continuously develop pedagogy, curriculum, and concepts designed with holistic child development at heart.

Dibber Pedagogy focuses on creating a learning environment for children to develop lifelong learning competencies, built on attitudes, knowledge, and skills, and to help them succeed in their future education, work, and life. Through every layer of the Dibber Childhood (our pedagogical framework), each child in our preschool goes on a magical learning journey.

Our Dibber Heart Culture provides a warm and inclusive atmosphere for children and employees. We care about each other. We treat others with the kindness and respect we wish to receive. We create positive experiences, and we invest our hearts in what we do and in relationships with each other.

Are you passionate about people, a leader with a warm heart and a great communicator Would you like to help us get a successful start in India and set the foundation for our future growth Then this job is for you.

Your Role:

We are looking for a Sr Finance Associate who will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong analytical abilities, and a proven track record in managing various financial functions. You will support strategic decision-making through accurate financial reporting, budget management, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities:

Preparing accurate financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Developing and managing budgets, providing forecasts, and analysing variances to support strategic decision-making.

Establishing and monitoring internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.

Overseeing general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and laws and staying updated on changes that affect the organization.

MIS Closure: Monthly closing of books and MIS by the required date.

Audits: Getting internal and statutory audits done for respective areas.

Skills & Requirements:

Strong analytical skills in financial information and data management.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret balance sheets and profit and loss statements.

Experience in preparing and managing budgets and budgetary control systems.

Solid understanding of accounting principles and related standards.

Ability to handle and monitor large volumes of data and information.

Strong project management skills, ensuring smooth execution and oversight.

Proficiency in creating and delivering clear, impactful presentations.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting with Chartered Accountant (C.A.) certification.

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in finance and accounting.

Proven experience as a Finance Controller.

In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Proficient in finance management tools and systems.

Other Information:

Location Bangalore, India