Accounts Manager

Why do we exist? What do we do?

The quality of school education available to students from low-income communities across India is abysmal. Their chances of attending college, or building a career are significantly lower than their high-income peers, condemning them to a life without voice or choice. iTeach was born in 2015 to challenge this status quo and create a level playing field for ALL children. 

We run free and high-impact schools and an exceptional college-to-career program for the most disadvantaged students in Pune and Navi Mumbai. We are known for our world-class professional development, our result-oriented team culture, and our student-centric school design. Read more about us at www.iTeachSchools.org.  

Responsibilities

The Accounts Manager will work directly with the Finance Manager and manage a team of 4-5 Associates to oversee the accounting & compliance functions of the org. 

At iTeach Schools, current systems are compliant and benefit from technology integration across key functions such as HR and financial management. However, with the organization’s growth plans, there is a need to strengthen these systems further through a more robust monitoring and evaluation framework. 

We are seeking candidates with strong technical expertise who are motivated to build on existing systems, enhance efficiency, and bring in best practices, while tailoring solutions to our unique operational context.

Monitoring Accounts and Compliance:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and ensure proper maintenance of financial records through to the preparation of financial statements, reports/MIS, and audit closure. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including, viz. FCRA, TDS, PT, IT, PF, ESIC and GST.
• Review monthly payroll and vendor payments, and any reports to be submitted to external stakeholders.
• Manage external (CA & Donor) and internal audits.
• Prepare and present quarterly compliance and team-level reporting to the management.
• Liaison with multiple stakeholders viz. leadership, auditors, donors, program staff, other consultants (CS, PF & ESIC Consultant), banking personnel, etc.

Managing Budgets and Processes:

• Systematizing procurement and payments processes.
• Create, review, and update SOPs across functions 
• Managing and authorizing expenses in line with the approved budgets.
• Refine the program accounting and reporting systems.
• Build and strengthen the capacities of the Finance team.

Qualification & Experience

• Semi-Qualified CA
• 3+ years of post articleship of work experience in accounts, taxation, and financial compliance. 
• Proficient in Income Tax, TDS, PT, and GST compliance. 
• Management experience
• Preferred: Prior work experience in NGO
• Preferred: Experience in FCRA, PF, ESIC  

Competencies

• Managerial and leadership qualities.
• Proficient in Excel and Tally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Able to work independently, assume ownership of responsibility. 
• A logical thinker and effective problem solver.
• Willingness to learn.

Location: Pune with periodic travel to Mumbai or other locations