TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088

(A Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)

ADVT. REF. NO.TISS/May/2019

TISS Invites applications for various positions

under MHRD Projects for Centre for Public Policy and Governance

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai seeks applications from bright, committed, high quality professionals for the positions of Finance & Accounts Executive and Administrative Assistant on temporary basis under National Higher Education Resource Centre, a component under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), National Higher Education Resource Centre (NHERC) and Centre for Academic Leadership and Education Management (CALEM) for Centre for Public Policy and Governance.

1. 1. Finance & Accounts Executive - Special Projects
   
   

Positions: one

Qualifications:

o Candidates who have passed bachelor / masters degree in Commerce discipline/ CA Interns having good command over spoken and written English.

o At least 5-7 years of post-qualification experience of having worked in Finance/ Accounts departments. Candidates with work experience in Government/ International/ Autonomous agencies will be preferred.

o The applicant should preferably below 40 years.

• Skills
  
  
• o Excellent Organizational Skills
  
  
• o Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
  
• o Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  
  
• o Pleasant personality
  
  
• o Working capacity with Computers- Windows, Outlook and Internet
  
  
• o Knowledge of ERP is must
  
  
• o Good knowledge of English and Hindi
  
  
• o Ability to grasp concepts and situations, adaptability in dealing with changing environments
  
  
• o Knowledge of database management and data entry operations
  
  
• o Proficiency in documentation
  
  
• o Ability in ICT usage
  
  

• Job Description
  
  
• o Preparing reports to keep track on Advance requisition and Settlements of PL and staffs
  
  
• o Reconciliation of advances issued to staff and follow up on the same
  
  
• o Preparation of Statements and Utilization certificates as required
  
  
• o Assisting with audit queries
  
  
• o Preparing HR Matrix.
  
  
• o Budgeting and creation of new projects in the accounting system
  
  
• o Preparing MIS Reports
  
  
• o Vendor Management & Processing the invoices for all the vendors
  
  
• o Maintaining project/work related documents
  
  
• o Initiating for the renewal of various Service Agreements.
  
  
• o Ensuring compliance of Tax laws
  
  
• o Initiating foreign transfers
  
  
• o Resolving queries raised by vendor and stake holders.
  
  

• Compensation
  
  
• o The successful candidates will be offered a consolidated sum of Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- per month.
  
  

The compensation and grade will be decided on the basis of qualification and work experience.

2. Administrative Assistant

Positions : One

Qualifications :

o Candidates who have passed graduation in any discipline having good command over spoken and written English.

o At least 5-7 years of post-qualification experience of having worked in handling Administrative and Financial positions. Candidates with work experience in Government/ International/ Autonomous agencies will be preferred.

o The applicant should preferably below 40 years.

• Skills
  
  
• o Excellent Organizational Skills
  
  
• o Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  
  
• o Ability to multitasking on multiple projects
  
  
• o Good Knowledge of market trend in respect of operation management and procurement management
  
  
• o Working capacity with Computers- Windows, Outlook and Internet
  
  

• Job Description
  
  
• o Manage day-to-day administrative functions/ office communication
  
  
• o Manage logistics (travel, stay, programme venue) as required for activities and team members
  
  
• o Organizing meetings and conferences
  
  
• o Maintaining data-base
  
  
• o Bills verification / settlement
  
  

• o Co-ordinating training programs/Seminars/Conferences
  
  
• o Operation Management, Procurement Management, i.e. Vendor management, Request for information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) etc.
  
  

• Compensation
  
  
• o The successful candidate will be offered a consolidated sum of Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 35,000/- per month.
  
  

The compensation and grade will be decided on the basis of qualification and work experience.

• Job location for both the positions
  
  
• o Mumbai
  
  

The above appointments will be on temporary basis.

Candidates should submit a covering letter mentioning the name of the post applied for and how the candidates are best suited for the job along with detailed CV.

Candidates should provide two references with their contact details.

Interested candidates may submit their CVs and Letter of Intent by 9th May, 2019 to The Chair, Higher Education Leadership Academy (RUSA), TISS, Mumbai.

Email: applytohela@gmail.com

Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview.

No queries or correspondence regarding issue of call letters for interview/ selection of candidates for the post will be entertained at any stage and canvassing will lead to the candidate being debarred from consideration of the post.

Kindly note that travel or accommodation related with interview attendance will not be reimbursed.

Project Leader

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