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.
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.
Skills Required
- 0-3 years of experience
- B.Com, M.Com, MBA (Finance), CA Inter, or equivalent in Commerce/Accounting/Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, Indian accounting standards, and basic taxation (GST, TDS, income tax)
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Familiarity with accounting/ERP software
- Strong analytical and numerical ability with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams
What We Do
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 21 countries
