Accountant

The Accounts Head will be responsible for complete financial oversight of the school, ensuring accurate accounting, timely fee collection, statutory compliance, and robust financial controls. The role demands end-to-end ownership of school finances, from daily transactions to strategic financial reporting and audits.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Fee Collection & Revenue Management

* Oversee **student fee collection**, reconciliation, and monitoring of outstanding dues

* Ensure proper accounting of fees across modes (cash, cheque, online portals, bank transfers)

* Prepare and track **fee demand, receipts, concessions, refunds, and waivers**

* Coordinate with administration for defaulters and structured follow-ups

* Ensure accuracy of student-wise and class-wise fee records

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2. Accounting & Bookkeeping

* Maintain **complete books of accounts** including cash book, bank book, ledgers, journals

* Ensure accurate recording of all income, expenses, assets, and liabilities

* Supervise daily accounting entries and vouchers

* Monitor petty cash and operational expenses

* Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies

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3. Statutory & Compliance Management

* Ensure **timely payment and filing** of all statutory dues, including but not limited to:

* GST

* TDS (salary & vendor-related)

* PF, ESI, Professional Tax

* Income Tax compliance (returns, assessments, notices)

* Maintain compliance with education department financial regulations

* Handle audits, assessments, and liaison with statutory authorities

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4. Payroll & Salary Processing

* Oversee **monthly payroll processing** for teaching and non-teaching staff

* Ensure accurate computation of salaries, deductions, and statutory contributions

* Manage payslips, salary registers, and payroll-related compliance filings

* Address employee payroll queries professionally

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5. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control

* Prepare and monitor **annual budgets** for the school

* Track actuals vs budget and highlight variances to management

* Advise management on cost control, fund utilisation, and financial efficiency

* Ensure optimal cash flow management

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6. Reporting & Management Information System (MIS)

* Prepare **monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports**

* Present clear MIS reports on fee collections, expenses, outstanding dues, and cash flow

* Support management in decision-making through accurate financial insights

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7. Audit & Risk Management

* Coordinate internal and external audits

* Ensure readiness of records and documentation

* Address audit observations and implement corrective actions

* Strengthen internal controls to prevent errors or financial leakage

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8. Vendor & Asset Management

* Oversee vendor payments and ensure proper documentation

* Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules

* Ensure compliance in procurement-related financial processes

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Qualifications & Skills

Educational Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance

* CA Inter / CMA Inter / M.Com preferred

Experience

* **7–10 years of experience** in accounting, preferably in **schools, educational institutions, or trusts**

* Proven experience handling statutory compliance and audits independently

Technical Skills

* Strong knowledge of **GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Income Tax**

* Proficiency in accounting software (Tally / ERP / school fee management systems)

* Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and financial reporting

Soft Skills

* High level of integrity and confidentiality

* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

* Ability to manage deadlines and multiple responsibilities

* Good communication and coordination with management, staff, and auditors

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Key Competencies

* End-to-end financial ownership

* Compliance-driven mindset

* Process improvement and control orientation

* Strategic financial oversight

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person