Treasury Manager

Job Purpose To lead and oversee ISB’s Treasury operations and Faculty Payments functions across Hyderabad and Mohali campuses, ensuring robust cash & fund management, banking operations, statutory compliances, and efficient processing of all faculty/vendor-related payments. The role ensures optimization of Treasury Income, resources, timely settlement of obligations, accuracy in reporting, and effective stakeholder engagement with banks, faculty, auditors, and internal departments. Job Outline The job involves: Management, Planning & Effective Deployment of ISB Institutional Treasury funds in FD’s , Bonds & Other allowed Debt instruments as per set investment policy including timing of funds deployments as per market conditions aside maintaining liquidity in savings accounts for payments (Opex & Capex Vendors, Statutory payments, Salaries , Misc payments etc.) Drive healthy relationships with all primary banks and financial institutions to better planning and bargaining for optimized returns & margins, and charges. Oversee banking operations including monthly BRS closure, credit card and forex settlements, and weekly cash flow monitoring Ensure faculty-related payments processes (VF, RF, foreign vendors) are completed within defined Internal TAT Implement strong controls in faculty payments, vendor settlements, and budget monitoring. Ensure timely compliance on payments for TDS, PF, PT ,GST, FCRA, FEMA and other statutory requirements in coordination with Tax Manager(Finance) , HR Department & Manager – Grants (Finance) Review and finalize MIS reports on treasury performance, faculty payments, and cash flow forecasts. Drive automation and process improvements for efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Support audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation within agreed timelines. Provide Weekly Cash flow reports (Actuals & Projected) and Plan for Investment to management. Lead and mentor team members, fostering accountability and performance-driven culture. Job Specification Knowledge: Qualification Chartered Accountant / MBA (Finance) Skills: Technical SAP ECC & HANA, Advanced Excel, Analytical and Presentation skills Behavioural Good Communication Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Proactive Mindset & Collaboration Experience 3-5 years of post-qualification experience with strong exposure to Treasury , AP & Tax functions. ( Chartered Accountant ) or 10–14 years of relevant experience in Treasury, Banking, Faculty/Staff payments, and financial controls ( MBA – Finance ) Experience in an educational institution or large corporate treasury/AP function preferred Job Interface/Relationships: Internal Finance teams (AP, AR, & Payroll) HR & Faculty User Departments Senior Leadership (CFO, AD-Finance) External Banks & Fin Institutional officials Auditors Vendors/ Faculty Statutory/Regulatory Authorities KRA - Investments & Fund Management KPI - Achieve ROI ≥ 7.5% p.a. (market-beating returns). • Identify & invest in best yielding bonds/instruments. • Maintain only ₹30–40 Cr in non-interest-bearing accounts. Monitor weekly/monthly cash flows. Weightage - 30 % KRA - Banking Activities & BRS KPI - Effective relationship with banks. • Optimize forex margins. • Review & close all bank BRS monthly (by 5th) & Closure of Open items. Weightage - 20% KRA - Faculty Payments KPI - Process VF/RF invoices within 3 days of receipt. • Ensure payments processed within 14 days. Monthly YTD statements to faculty Weightage - 15% KRA - MIS & Reporting KPI - Accurate monthly interest income accrual & bond maturity reporting. • Monthly investment schedules reviewed & submitted. • Weekly treasury/faculty MIS shared with AD-Fin. Weightage - 20% KRA - Audit & Compliance KPI - Provide all schedules and supporting docs within audit timelines. • Ensure zero non-compliance in GST/TDS/FCRA/FEMA. • Maintain updated tracker of faculty tax documents. Weightage - 10% KRA - Process Improvement & Team Management KPI - Implement automation in faculty payment communication & MIS. • Conduct weekly review calls with Treasury & Faculty Payments teams. • Mentor team for efficiency and accountability. Weightage - 5%