Accountant

Role summary

Accounting duties

• Maintain accurate records of school financial transactions, cash books, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records.
• Manage student fee collections, receipts, refunds, and outstanding fee records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Handle payments, invoices, bills, vouchers, and expense records.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain proper banking records.
• Monitor income and expenditure and assist with budget preparation.

Payroll, compliance, and records

• Process salary and payroll-related records as assigned.
• Maintain records of statutory payments, taxes, and other financial requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide required financial documents.
• File and safely maintain financial records and keep financial and personal information confidential.
• Prepare reports for school management and follow up on outstanding payments with relevant departments or parents.
• Use accounting software and MS Excel for financial data management; support financial planning and cost control.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally.
• Previous accountant experience, preferably in a school or educational institution, is advantageous.
• Knowledge of applicable tax and statutory requirements is preferred.

Key skills

• Strong accounting and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Financial record keeping, bank reconciliation, fee and payroll management, data entry, and documentation.
• Time management, confidentiality, integrity, communication, and organizational skills.

Work location

• Work is in person.