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