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McKinsey Asia-Pacific Legal Team Visits NLSIU | Interactive Session on ‘Career as a General Counsel: Developing Key Skills’

On July 24, 2024, the Asia-Pacific Legal Team from McKinsey & Company interacted with students at NLSIU Bengaluru, through a session on ‘Career as a General Counsel: Developing Key Skills.’ The speakers shared their expertise and experiences through a combination of virtual and in-person interactions. The session offered valuable insights and facilitated an interactive Q&A, covering practical advice on launching a career as a general counsel, navigating opportunities and challenges in the field, and transitioning into future roles. The event provided students with a unique perspective on this career path.

The team from Mckinsey comprised Ms. Rita Kriz, Deputy General Counsel and Head of Legal – Asia/GCR; Mr. Brijesh Balakrishnan, Managing Counsel, Asia; Ms. Sarada Sastry, Assistant General Counsel; and Mr. Gokul Thampi, Senior Contracts Counsel.

About the Team

Rita Kriz

Rita Kriz is the Deputy General Counsel and Head of Legal for Asia at McKinsey & Company. She leads a team of legal professionals across Asia in responding to legal matters. In her role, Rita provides strategic legal counsel and advice to leadership, oversees litigations and internal investigations, and mitigates legal risks over such diverse topics as sanctions, anti-corruption, privacy, public sector, geopolitics, and data management. She has over two decades of business, legal, government, and compliance experience. She graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and holds a JD from Harvard Law School.

Brijesh Balakrishnan

Brijesh Balakrishnan is the Managing Counsel for Asia with focus on India, South-East Asia and Australia as well as Technology legal lead for Asia at McKinsey & Company. He is the counsel to McKinsey’s leadership in these markets, as well as the lead counsel to the McKinsey’s global governing body. Brijesh regularly advices on complex client engagements and transactions including equity and other instruments in Asia, enabling the Firm to drive impact for its clients, through truly innovative alternative fees solutions. Brijesh attended law school at the Hong Kong University and Delhi University.

Sarada Sastry

Sarada Sastry is an Assistant General Counsel at McKinsey and is based out of Gurgaon, India. She focuses on Private Equity practice and Partnering arrangements in APAC. An experienced senior integrative lawyer, she advises McKinsey’s leadership on client facing and strategic legal matters to mitigate legal risks for client engagements across industries. She is also a member of the global legal department’s steering committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and spearheads initiatives for APAC. She completed her Master of Laws (LLM), in International Business Law, from the National University of Singapore, and BA LLB (Hons) degree, from Amity University.

Gokul Thampi

Gokul Thampi is a Senior Contracts Counsel at McKinsey & Company based out of Bengaluru, India. Gokul is a legal counsel and legal advisor to the senior management consultants at the Firm. He is an integrative client facing legal counsel focusing on a wide range of matters across India and APAC region. Gokul completed his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the ILS Law College, Pune.

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Call for Applications | Manager – Admissions

The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Manager – Admissions. This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bangalore involving field and desk work.

The Manager – Admissions will report to the Dean Academics and work closely with the Senior Manager Academic Administration and the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) department. The Manager – Admissions will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:

  • Managing end-to-end admissions at NLSIU including creating and managing the marketing and outreach calendar of various offline and online programmes;
  • Creating communication plans based on admissions targets and coordinating the design and delivery of admission collaterals;
  • Evaluating and processing admissions applications in accordance with University policies, goals and rules on admissibility of undergraduate and graduate students;
  • Managing the admissions processing of a portfolio of programmes in close liaison with academic departments, applying agreed criteria to make admissions decisions consistently and fairly;
  • Overseeing and administering all aspects of planning of all admissions related student events including orientations/open days and social events;
  • Advising applicants regarding admissions requirements, eligibility for admission, program options, residency requirements and other matters related to their admission to the University;
  • Serving as a resource to students, parents, the University community, High Schools, and other feeder institutions regarding admission to the University. Interpret admissions policies and procedures and respond to general questions about the University’s campus life, academic programs, financial aid and requirements;
  • Utilising data analytics to track admissions metrics, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to enhance efforts;
  • Making referrals to other University offices as appropriate;
  • Processing incoming applications for all degree programmes, checking qualifications, the validity of decisions and authenticity of results;
  • Working closely with academic staff across the University and liaising with schools, colleges and directly with applicants;
  • Staying informed regarding academic program requirements, enrolment restrictions and other issues related to recruiting and admitting students;
  • Engaging in extensive in-state and out-of-state travel to interview and recruit prospective students;
  • Assisting in developing informational and/or promotional materials;
  • Conducting informational meetings and programs to explain admission requirements policies and procedures;
  • Liaising regularly with Director Campus and Residential Life and Finance Team on admission processes;
  • Assisting in maintaining and updating admission records and files and compiling timely admissions reports;
  • Participating in summer orientation and registration program for newly admitted students.
  • Evaluating courses offered by other schools to determine their equivalency to courses offered at the University.

The deadline for the submission of the application is 5 pm, August 12, 2024.

For more details, view the official notification here.
To apply, click here.

For any clarifications in this regard, you may contact the University at .

Corrigendum

The last date for submission of applications is extended to 5 pm, August 19 (Monday), 2024.
The official notification regarding the corrigendum may be accessed here.

Call for Applications | Assistant Registrar

The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Assistant Registrar. This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bangalore involving field and desk work.

The Assistant Registrar will report to the Registrar, NLSIU. The Assistant Registrar will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:

  • The Assistant Registrar shall report to the Registrar and shall assist the Registrar in the day-to-day operations of the University including creating executive summaries, memos and reports;
  • Execute all decisions made by the Registrar and drive all initiatives of the Registrar’s Office, seeing to its timely and qualitative completion;
  • Determine priorities based on what is important and actively participate in committee and management meetings;
  • Assist the Registrar discharge the Ex-Officio Secretarial duties in the Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee and Faculty Committee (including the agenda/minutes of meeting);
  • Shadow the Registrar on matters involving hostels and infrastructure and disciplinary committees;
  • Prepare and maintain all documentation requested by/submitted to Government Bodies/NIRF/RTI/UGC;
  • Supervise annual review and prepare updates for all undergraduate and graduate programs according to training policies and guidelines;
  • Coordinate with university departments to prepare, update and provide access to university systems and evaluate all graduation processes and lists;
  • Ensure compliance to all central and state Government rules and procedures in the functioning of the University;
  • Manage communications to all staff and students in the University via the Registrar’s Office;
  • Monitor and respond to all queries from staff and students to the Registrar’s Office;
  • Participate in assigned committees and development activities and administer all special projects;
  • Provide efficient counselling to students and provide all necessary information and prepare required reports;
  • Maintain the Registrar’s confidence and protect the university’s operations by keeping information confidential;
  • Travel within Bangalore and across India on University related work.

The deadline for the submission of the application is 5 pm, August 12, 2024.

For more details, view the official notification here.
To apply, click here.

For any clarifications in this regard, you may contact the University at .

Celebrating 10 Years of the MPP Programme!

NLSIU, Bengaluru is celebrating 10 years of the Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) this year! Launched in 2014, the two-year interdisciplinary MPP programme focuses on the interface between policy, social sciences, and the law. Through this programme, NLSIU trains young professionals to become policy practitioners capable of supporting inclusive and sustainable development. The MPP programme is the first non-law degree that NLS offered. This Academic Year, we welcomed our 10th batch at a time when the degree is undergoing a thorough transformation with a very rigorous admissions process, new faculty and continuous improvement to academic curriculum and processes.

To celebrate a decade of this programme, the MPP faculty along with alumni are organising a series of webinars to share more about their shared experiences of being part of the MPP programme, their experiences, and their trajectories after the programme. Several MPP alumni who are participating in these webinars are engaged in diverse professional spheres that range from consultancy and academia to leading positions in development firms.

Sharing her thoughts about the MPP programme completing 10 years, Dr. Sneha Thapliyal, MPP Chair at NLSIU, said: “With hundreds of our MPP alumni making us proud since 2014, we are excited to celebrate the first decade of the Masters in Public Policy (MPP) programme at NLSIU, Bangalore.  Envisioned as a unique master’s programme in the country at the intersection of law, social sciences, and policy studies, the MPP programme has further evolved in its breadth and depth in curriculum content and pedagogy consistently engaging with themes of national and global importance. Consequently, our alums have been making a mark across academia as well as the consulting and not-for-profit sectors. We are marking this occasion with a host of activities. Please do join us!”

Webinars

August 2024

Economic Development Disparities in Post Liberalisation India: Challenges and Future Directions | August 4, 2024, 5 pm

Panelists:  
Arvind Rajasekaran (MPP 3), Analyst, Development Finance, World Bank,
Smita Mutt, (MPP 3), Lead – Data, Daksh India,
Ayushmaan Singh, (MPP 3), Chief of Staff, ISEG Foundation,
Rohith C. H., (MPP 3), Data Analyst, Daksh India,
Mansi Sharma, (MPP 3), Assistant Manager, Microsave Consulting,
Nanditha Kalidoss (MPP 3), Communications Lead (Misinformation), Factly Media and Research, and
Devarchan Banerjee (MPP 3), Dphil Candidate Said Business School, Oxford University, Founder Bengal Development Collective (Moderator).

July 2024

1. Evolution of the Role of Policy Analysts | July 10, 2024, 5 pm 

Panelists:
Anirudh Chakradhar (MPP 1), Founder, Pragma Development Advisors,
Avantika Gode (MPP 1), Independent Researcher,
Mounik Lahiri (MPP 1), Manager, Deloitte,
Pratik Harish (MPP 1), Program Manager, Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS),
Tanya Agarwal (MPP 1), Public Health Professional, and
TVS Sasidhar (MPP 1), Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University (Moderator).

2. Navigating Public Policy Careers | July 27, 2024, 11 am

Panelists:
Vedprakash Singh (MPP 2), Senior Project Manager, Mahila Abhivruddhi Society (APMAS),
Surbhi Arul (MPP 2), India Programme Head International Innovation Corps, University of Chicago Trust,
Ishaa Srivastava (MPP 2), Environmental Specialist, World Bank India,
Yashas C (MPP 2), Consultant, Office of Chief Minister of Karnataka,
Anmol Narain (MPP 2), Senior Consultant, PwC India, and
Jagannath R (MPP 2), Research Manager, Precision Development (Moderator).

Please note, meeting links will be shared with the MPP community through internal channels of communication. 

National Law School – Trilegal International Arbitration Moot (NLSTIAM) | XVII Edition, May 2024

The Moot Court Society, NLSIU and Trilegal organized the XVII Edition of the National Law School – Trilegal International Arbitration Moot, 2024 (“NLSTIAM”) from May 17-19, 2024. The moot was sponsored by Trilegal, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”), and Manupatra.

The event was held offline and for the first time in its history, was paperless, with memorials and compendiums being exchanged digitally at every stage of the competition. The case study of the XVII NLSTIAM was based on International Commercial Arbitration under the SIAC rules and dealt with aspects of insolvency law and contract law. This year’s case study was drafted by Ms. Sushmita Gandhi from SIAC.

The Grand Finals Panel comprised:

  • Justice Riyaz Iqbal Chagla (Judge, High Court of Bombay)
  • Professor Dr. Gary Bell (Professor of Law, NUS Singapore)
  • Professor Dr. Shahla Ali (Professor of Law, HK University)
  • Ms. Shweta Bidhuri (South Asia Head, Singapore International Arbitration Centre)
  • Mr. Mohammed Shameer (Partner at Trilegal)

In addition, the two Semi Finals Benches comprised:

  • Mr. Tariq Khan (Registrar, IAMC)
  • Dr. Srikant Parthasarathy (Arbitrator and Senior Managing Partner at Chakra Legal)
  • Ms. Chitra Rentala (Partner, Trilegal)
  • Mr. Jaideep Reddy (Partner, Trilegal)
  • Dr. Ajar Rab (Founding partner, ANR LAW LLP)
  • Mr. Vikas Mahendra (Partner, Keystone Bengaluru)

In the XVII edition of the competition, was conducted on an invites-only basis. A total of 22 teams were invited to participate in the oral rounds, including one international team from Thammasat University, Bangkok.

 

 

 

Meet Our New Postgraduate Students | LLM & MPP Programmes | AY 2024-25

We are excited to welcome our new batchs of the 1-year postgraduate LLM and the 2-year Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) for the AY 2024-25!
This year, the MPP programme at NLSIU completes 10 years from the time of its inception!
In terms of the LLM programme, the University has comprehensively revised the structure, expanded the intake, and deepened the rigour and character of the programme over the past few years. Further, we’ve introduced new concentrations this year to enable students to focus more sharply on their areas of interest.

At the beginning of every Academic Year, we reach out to some of our students from the new cohort in an attempt to capture the diverse backgrounds of our students as well as their personal journeys that led them to NLS. We spoke to a few of our new students from the incoming batch who shared their goals and interests. We wish them the very best for their academic journeys ahead.

Esha Todkar, LLM

My journey so far: I was fortunate enough to kickstart my journey in the legal field at the Indian Law Society (ILS) Law College Pune, one of the oldest law schools in India, whose alumni include three Chief Justices of the country, and has been a place for intellectual dialogue for stalwarts like Prof. S.P. Sathe. I graduated from law school in 2023 with a BA LLB degree and the prestigious Justice P.B. Gajendragadkar Prize. After graduating, I trained in mediation and became a certified mediator,  and began practicing at the Pune District and Sessions courts.

On taking up law: Law came as a natural choice to me. I loved reading civics, political science, history and language at school. Questions about constitutions, governments and justice in our daily lives intrigued me and that’s when I decided that I wanted to systematically study the law.

Coming to NLSIU: Almost every law aspirant dreams of learning at NLSIU. So have I. I had no plans of pursuing a Master’s degree and wanted to get into litigation straight away. But as destiny would have it, my mentor, a seasoned advocate, advised me to first do a postgraduate degree. I decided to follow his sound advice, and appeared for Symbiosis Law School’s PG entrance examination since CLAT PG 2023 had already been conducted. In an unfortunate turn of events, a technical glitch cost me my admission as I failed to submit my answer in the online examination. That was the end of my LLM aspirations. Self-doubt and uncertainty got the better of me. With support from my parents, I decided to appear for CLAT PG 2024. With little or no optimism, I started my preparations in August 2024 with only one thing on mind, to give it my best shot. After four months of relentless preparation, I secured a high rank in the examination, leading to a seat at NLSIU. Had I not unexpectedly failed in the previous entrance examination, I would never have landed at NLSIU. That’s when I realised that such things may not be accidents as they seem but God’s better plans for me.

What I look forward to: My journey of reaching NLSIU has already redefined my capabilities and made me realise my true potential. A sea of knowledge from the best of the academicians in the country awaits me at NLSIU. The exposure to litigation in courts and the interaction between theory and practice gave rise to newer questions, the answers to which required the right guidance and training for a fresh graduate and first-generation lawyer like me. I have found my mentors in the esteemed faculty, lifetime friends in my peers, and the orientation that I was looking for! At NLSIU, we are not merely students but seekers of knowledge. I look forward to harnessing and honing my skills here. I aim to serve in the constitutional courts of India, and not just make a mark for myself but also contribute value to the legal legacy of our country.

Ravi Shanker Mishra, LLM

My journey so far: I come from Varanasi and my journey of higher education started from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U). Later, I completed my LL.B from the Campus Law Center (DU), and in the quest for quality education, my journey brings me to NLSIU.

On taking up law: For me, law has always been a go to subject, and the diverse nature of law has always attracted me. I feel the LL.M curriculum here at NLS is one of the best designed programmes for any law enthusiast.

What I look forward to: With the help of engaging faculty members and vivid resources, I would very much like to imbibe the culture of NLS, which would provide me with the opportunity to dive deep into diverse areas of the law.

 

Kajal Mhasal, LLM

My journey so far: I am from Ulhasnagar, a small town in Thane, Maharashtra. I completed my Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in the Science stream before pursuing my undergraduate degree at the Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad. During my final year, I began preparing for the CLAT-PG exam and made my way to NLSIU.

I lost two foundational years of my legal education to COVID-19, which I believe led to an isolated understanding of the law. The decision to pursue LLM stemmed from a desire to compensate for what I lost. The concentration in commercial laws here at NLS will help serve as a robust foundation for my career.

On choosing law: I became a lawyer by chance. As a child, I dreamt of becoming a marine engineer and worked towards that goal during my secondary school. However, an encounter with a lawyer sparked my interest in law, compelling me to give it a shot. In my hometown, awareness about the CLAT examination is minimal and it still remains a challenge there to convey the significance of a national institution for law. My journey was also deeply influenced by my mother and her belief in the power of education. She is from the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra where circumstances denied her the opportunity to complete even her primary education. She instilled in me the importance of learning and discipline. After completing my BA LLB, I knew I had to aim higher.

What I look forward to: I look forward to building meaningful connections, working on my personal growth, and making use of the best opportunities NLS provides, all while learning from the best in the country.

 

Yash Anil Pund, MPP

My journey so far: I was a reluctant engineer, but it provided me an analytical perspective which has allowed me to delve deeper into questions of public policy and understand them better. I immediately jumped into preparing for the civil services exam after engineering due to an interest in history, society, and international relations. A combination of these factors made me pivot professionally and leverage my technical background which had a humanities touch in the public policy domain. I would probably be pursuing a political science degree in an alternative timeline.

On choosing a public policy programme: During my preparation for the civil services, I was deeply interested in caste, international relations, and history. Even during engineering, I used to regularly read about these issues and track them. This triggered my interest in public policy as it entailed studying a diverse set of subjects that are equally important in crafting public policy. I do not like to be boxed into a specific domain because interdisciplinarity is the future.

What I look forward to: I look forward to making the most of my classes here, the amazing faculty at NLS like Prof. Aravind Narrain and Prof. Rinku Lamba, who I only knew through their books and the famous NRMM Library which is a heavenly abode for a student of humanities like me. NLS allows me to explore and challenge myself academically.

 

Shubhra Rajput, MPP

My journey so far: I completed my bachelors and masters at JNU, New Delhi, in Japanese Language studies and was also a research scholar at the Kyoto University Japan for 1.5 years. I worked as a bilingual consultant for 12 years out of which 9 years were focused on life sciences industry business research and delivery management. I chose NLS as my next stop as I wanted to pivot to add more meaning to my job. People discouraged me saying that me being on the higher side of age and work experience would make me an outlier but I see this as my USP.

On choosing a public policy programme: I was working as a bilingual consultant and was doing well professionally. However, I wanted my work to mean something more. My background in business research and consulting for life sciences companies made me wonder if I could try pivoting to impact consulting or maybe even work in patient support programmes and campaign teams of pharmaceutical companies. It was precisely this thinking that made me choose public policy.

What I look forward to: I am looking forward to being taught by some of the greatest minds in social sciences and using the knowledge that I acquire in creating an impact through my work.

This post has been slightly edited for length and clarity.

If you want to share your story with us, reach out to the Communications Office at NLSIU. 

Call for Applications | Research Assistant | Planetary Health and Relational Well-being Project

NLSIU invites applications from passionate and driven candidates with an inclination for field-based research and strong interpersonal skills for one Research Assistant position for a new project on ‘Planetary Health and Relational Well-being’. This is a full-time position for 18 months. The position will be based in Kerala and Bengaluru with a substantial fieldwork component all over Kerala.

About the Project

This interdisciplinary project integrates environmental history and political sociology to push the frontiers of knowledge on planetary health, which is a conceptualisation of wellbeing that highlights the interconnections between human health and environmental change. The project combines a range of historical, ethnographic and quantitative research methods to investigate how ecological, health and livelihood dimensions interlink. It focuses on the experiences of resilience and resistance of Adivasi communities in Kerala. The project involves documenting local histories of environmental change, collective action and resilience; generating new evidence on well-being trajectories through a wellbeing survey and life history interviews; and catalysing new collaborations between stakeholders on the ground to take action on the knowledge produced.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

  • Work with the project lead to develop conceptual frameworks.
  • Carry out archival research to map the environmental history of specific regions of the field.
  • Prepare and implement a well-being survey and training field surveyors.
  • Collect data using a range of ethnographic methods, including participant observation, life history interviews, oral history mapping, etc.
  • Report progress of field activities and troubleshoot challenges with the project lead on a regular basis.
  • Translate transcripts from Malayalam to English and write research reports and briefs.
  • Organize stakeholder workshops, consultations and public exhibitions along with the project lead.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  • A bachelor’s and master’s degrees in any of anthropology, sociology, political science, history, development studies, social work or related fields.
  • At least a year of work experience with grassroots organisations or research experience in the subject areas relevant to the project.
  • Training and familiarity in research methods and fieldwork: demonstrable experience in qualitative methods such as interviews, archival research and focus group discussions.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written Malayalam.
  • Knowledge of a language/dialect spoken by an Adivasi community of Kerala.
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to carry out fieldwork

Desirable

  • Familiarity with the historical archives of Kerala.
  • Ability to translate from Malayalam to English.

How to apply

Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:

  • An updated CV
  • A short statement outlining your research interests, interest in working with us and why you would be a good fit for the role (not more than 500 words).
  • 1 writing sample (this can be an unpublished master’s level essay or dissertation)

The Research Assistant will be paid a competitive salary as per NLSIU norms. All fieldwork expenses will be covered additionally. Candidates from marginalised communities, who have faced social and economic disadvantages, are encouraged to apply.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is July 26 (Friday), 2024, 5:00 PM.

Call for Applications | Research Assistants at DPIIT IPR Chair | 2 positions

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Research Assistant (2 positions) with the DPIIT IPR Chair. These are full-time contractual positions for 8 months, based out of NLSIU campus in Bangalore.

About the position

The DPIIT-IPR Chair at NLSIU, constituted under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia [SPRIHA] of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has been actively undertaking research and advocacy in the area of intellectual property rights. The Research Assistants will be working on diverse kinds of research and dissemination activities of the Chair. The work may include –

  • Conducting  literature reviews
  • Preparation of case studies
  • Conducting interviews and/ or surveys
  • Preparation of the research outputs, including academic publications
  • Organising workshops

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post-graduate degree in law
  • Demonstrable academic/ research interest in the area of intellectual property
  • Excellent writing and communication skills

Desirable

  • Academic/ research/ industry experience in the field of IP
  • Interest in empirical investigations
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Quantitative data analysis skills

Salary

The salary shall be commensurate with experience and as per SPRIHA guidelines of DPIIT.

How to apply

Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:

  • An updated CV
  • A short statement of purpose (not more than 800 words)
  • Writing sample (published/ unpublished)
  • Details of two referees with contact details

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is July 25 (Thursday), 2024, 5:00 PM. 

 

Call for Applications | Accountant – Finance and Accounts | 01 Position

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for a full-time role in the University’s Finance and Accounts Office for a period of one year.

About the Department

The Finance and Accounts team at National Law School of India University manages all aspects of Accounts and Finance.  The department is responsible for daily record keeping and maintaining an accurate history of the University’s financial records.

The Team plays a central role in coordinating with  other functional areas of the University to capture, facilitate, record transactions, create authentic reports, ensure tax and statutory compliances and continuously strengthen internal control processes and systems encompassing all the financial transactions of the University.

The focus of the department is to build an efficient accounting framework that assists the Management in analysis of past and existing trends, effective, informed decision making and optimal utilization of resources to achieve the financial goals of the University.

About the Role

We are looking for a bright and dedicated team member who is willing to learn and collaborate with the team on all aspects of the University accounts. This is a full-time role based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru.

The role includes but is not limited to:

  1. Coordinating with various functions across the University and collecting data required for accounting records.
  2. Accounting the day-to-day transactions related to collections, receivables, procurement, payables and expenses accurately.
  3. Facilitating preparation of green sheets and notes for approval from various authorities.
  4. Liaising with bankers for collection of statements, request for services. Reconciliation of University bank accounts on a weekly basis.
  5. Regularly updating the Vendor and service provider ledgers. Sending payment advice and responding to queries.
  6. Liaising with Statutory, internal and project auditors for various audits. Preparing timely reports as required.
  7. Maintaining memorandum accounts for donations, scholarships, workshops, student events and projects.
  8. Periodical reconciliation of TDS, GST and other statutory compliances.
  9. Updating entries in Fees collection Software and monthly reconciliation of fees dues.
  10. Preparing reports and statements as required from time to time.
  11. Working cohesively with internal and external teams to develop and deliver a reliable and timely accounting framework.

Who Should Apply?

Qualifications

Essential – Bachelor’s degree in commerce/ business administration with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

Desirable – Master’s degree /CA-Intermediate

Experience

Desirable – 2-5 years of experience in accounting process-oriented roles including preparation of reports and reconciliations.

Skills and competencies

Essential

  • Excellent accounting skills.
  • Strong execution rigor and operational skills.
  • Strong presentation and time management skills.

Desirable

  • Prior experience in the GL/AP/AR activities.
  • Proficient with Tally or other Accounting ERP.
  • Knowledge of Zoho Books

Competencies

  • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounting transactions and statutory reconciliations meticulously.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Presentation.
  • An appreciation for processes and workflows. Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
  • Must be able to work effectively and constructively as part of a team.

How to Apply?

Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:

  • An updated CV
  • A statement of purpose (100 – 200 words)
  • Details of two professional references

For any queries, please write to

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 5:00 pm, July 26th (Friday), 2024.

QAMRA Archive at NLSIU Releases its Annual Report 2024

The Queer Archive for Memory Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) at NLSIU, recently published its Annual Report for 2024 which details their activities undertaken over the last year. The QAMRA Archival Project is a multimedia repository of the lives and memories of the persons marginalised on the basis of gender and sexuality in India. It was established to record and gather diverse queer voices in a safe space, and to promote research on queer histories. The collections make QAMRA important archives of independent India.

The annual reports can be accessed here.