Accounting & Finance

Accounts Officer

Role Summary

• Responsible for managing the financial operations of the school, including fee accounting, vendor payments, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.
  

• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance in all accounting activities while supporting management with timely financial insights.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end -to -end school fee accounting, including billing, collections, receipts, refunds, and reconciliation.
  

• Maintain accurate books of accounts (cash, bank, ledger, journal entries).
  

• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  

• Handle budget preparation, tracking, and variance analysis.
  

• Process vendor payments, expense claims, and purchase invoices.
  

• Manage bank reconciliations, cash flow tracking, and fund utilization.
  

• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements.
  

• Coordinate with auditors, banks, and statutory authorities during audits and inspections.
  

• Maintain proper financial documentation and records for audits and compliance.
  

• Support management reporting with MIS and financial dashboards.
  

• Work closely with admissions, admin, and transport teams for fee and expense coordination.
  

• Use ERP / accounting software to ensure real -time and accurate financial data.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com (Finance or Accounting preferred)
  

• Professional certifications (CA -Inter / CMA -Inter / Tally Certification) – desirable
  

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in accounts or finance
  

• Prior experience in schools, educational institutions, or service organizations preferred
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and statutory compliance
  

• Proficiency in Tally / ERP systems / Excel
  

• Attention to detail and accuracy
  

• Strong analytical and problem -solving skills
  

• Ability to handle confidential financial data
  

• Good coordination and communication skills