Counsellor

Job description:

About the Role

Winners Zone Pvt Ltd is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable and student-oriented Counselor to guide aspiring students interested in professional finance and accounting qualifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The Counselor will help students make informed decisions about career paths, course selections and preparation strategies — while providing ongoing support and mentorship to maximize their success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group counselling sessions with students (and, when relevant, parents) to understand their academic background, interests, career goals, and suitability for CA, CFA, ACCA courses. Expertia+2TimesPro+2

• Provide detailed guidance and information about CA, CFA, ACCA courses — structure, eligibility, workload, time commitment, exam patterns, career opportunities after qualification — helping students make informed career decisions.

• Design personalized study/career plans: map out a pathway for students (short-term and long-term), aligning with their strengths, ambitions, and life commitments (e.g. work + study, after school).

• Help students with registration/enrolment processes: explaining admission requirements, eligibility criteria, scheduling, documentation, deadlines etc.

• Offer study skills support: advise on time management, exam preparation strategies, stress handling, balancing academics with other commitments (especially since CA/CFA/ACCA are demanding). Mindgroom : Career Counselling+2Indeed+2

• Organize group workshops/seminars/webinars: e.g. orientation sessions about CA/CFA/ACCA, course expectations, career prospects; mock-sessions for exam prep or time-management sessions. Himalayas+1

• Maintain confidential records of counselling sessions: student profiles, progress, decisions taken, follow-up actions. Indeed+1

• Stay updated with latest trends in finance, accounting, and professional courses — changes in exam patterns, industry demand, skill requirements — to provide relevant and up-to-date advice. LinkedIn+1

• Collaborate with other stakeholders: faculty/mentors/tutors, possibly external resources (if you offer coaching or tie-ups), to support students’ academic progress and address any academic or personal challenges. National Occupational Classification+1

• Provide emotional / motivational support and mentoring: many CA/CFA/ACCA aspirants face stress, long study hours, career uncertainty — the counselor should help them stay motivated, manage stress, set realistic goals. Mindgroom : Career Counselling+1

Required / Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Educational / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Commerce, Finance, Business, or a related field. (A Master’s or diploma in counselling/education is a plus.) Expertia+2Careers360+2

• 2–3 years (or more) of experience in educational counselling, career counselling, academic mentoring, or similar roles — preferably with familiarity of professional finance/ accounting courses or higher-education guidance. LinkedIn+2Betterteam+2

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex course structures (CA/CFA/ACCA) in simple, understandable terms. CPHR SERVICES+1

• Strong interpersonal skills — able to build rapport with students and parents, empathize with their aspirations and anxieties. Indeed+2Betterteam+2

• Active listening, empathy, patience and social perceptiveness — to address individual student needs, stress, concerns. Betterteam+2Himalayas+2

• Analytical skills — to assess students’ strengths/weaknesses, aptitudes, career interests; to map career pathways realistically. LinkedIn+1

• Organizational skills — managing multiple students, keeping track of counselling records, follow-ups, planning workshops/events. Expertia+1

• Knowledge or willingness to learn about finance/accounting industry trends, CA/CFA/ACCA exam patterns, industry demand, career opportunities — to give up-to-date guidance.

• Ability to motivate, mentor and provide moral support — helping students cope with rigorous courses, exam pressure, long study schedules.

What the Counselor Should Provide / Offer to Students (Value-added)

• Clear, honest assessment of each student’s suitability for CA, CFA, ACCA — including realistic outlook: workload, success probability, career outcomes.

• A personalized roadmap (short & long-term) for each student, balancing ambition and feasibility.

• Emotional and motivational support + practical guidance for managing stress, exam preparation, time management, balancing studies with other responsibilities (like college, job).

• Regular check-ins / follow-ups — tracking progress, re-assessing plans as required.

• Access to resources: guidance on study materials, mock-tests or workshops (if offered), external support (mentors, peer groups), career insights, job market trends in finance/accounting.

• Transparency and clarity: about course fees, estimated time to complete, exam schedule, difficulties, expected career paths — to help students make informed decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

• It is a Full Time Customer Support / TeleCaller job for candidates with 2 - 4 years of experience.

More about this Counsellor job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Counsellor job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Graduate and above and above with 2 - 4 years of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹25000 - ₹40000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Mumbai.
3. How many working days are there for this Counsellor job?
   Ans: This Counsellor job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Counsellor job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Counsellor job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Winners Zone Private Limited.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Counsellor role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 1 Counsellor at Winners Zone Private Limited
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Both Male and Female candidates can apply for this Customer Support / TeleCaller job.
8. What are the timings of this Counsellor job?
   Ans: This Counsellor job has Day Shift.