Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate day-to-day accounting records including cash book, bank book, journals, ledgers, voucher postings, receipt & payment registers,Trust office accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash flows, ensure deposits and cheques are handled properly.
• Prepare budget estimates (annual / departmental) in consultation with Management. and monitor actual expenditure versus budget.
• Scrutinise bills, vendor invoices, staff claims, reimbursements and approve payments only after appropriate authorisation and budget provisions.
• Process tuition/semester/hostel fees, track receivables and outstanding dues.
• Ensure accounting for grants, donations, research funds or project funds (if applicable) with proper fund segregation and reporting.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors; prepare schedules, file required returns TDS, GST, Professional Tax, PF liaising if applicable.
• Stay updated on accounting software tools (e.g., Tally, ERP modules) and financial regulations in higher-education sector.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in educational institution or college/Company.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (Tally, or institutional ERP) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modelling).
• Deep understanding of Indian tax regulations (TDS, GST), fund accounting, budgeting, auditing practices.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, organisational and communication skills. Ability to interact and collaborate with academic & administrative stakeholders.

Key Skills & Attributes

• High level of integrity and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, prioritise work effectively.
• Proactive attitude: spotting variances, recommending corrective actions.
• Strong interpersonal skills: liaising with departments, auditors, vendors, regulatory bodies.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic educational institution setting, often requiring flexibility (e.g., year-end closing, audits).
• Work experience in auditor office will be added preference.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Expert: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person