Department School Accountant (Previous School Accounting knowledge is Madatory)
Location Chennai
Reporting To Manager – Corporate Finance
Experience 3–4 years of relevant experience
Project Setting up a new International Baccalaureate (IB) School in Chennai
About the Role
- We are establishing an International Baccalaureate (IB) School in Chennai and are looking for a
- Finance Executive to support day-to-day finance operations, compliance, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Finance Operations
- Record and verify daily transactions, vouchers, and bank entries
- Process payments through bank portals (vendor, statutory, and other payments)
- Run monthly payroll processing and ensure timely salary disbursement
- Manage accounts payable, receivable, and petty cash
- Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records
Month-End Book Closure
- Assist in monthly book closure within defined timelines
- Pass provisions, accruals, and adjustment entries
- Reconcile ledgers, bank accounts, and inter-company balances
Budgeting & MIS
- Support preparation of monthly and annual budgets
- Prepare monthly MIS reports and variance analysis
- Track actuals vs. budget and flag deviations
Financial Statements
- Assist in preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Support preparation of schedules and consolidation as required
Statutory & Legal Compliance
- Handle TDS, PF, PT, and GST (if applicable) – computation, payment, and return filing
- Ensure timely statutory payments and adherence to applicable laws
- Maintain compliance trackers and supporting records
Audit Coordination
- Coordinate for statutory, internal, and tax audits
- Prepare audit schedules and provide data and clarifications to auditors
Required Skills & Competencies
- Working knowledge of Zoho Books /Tally
- Strong MS Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
- Good understanding of accounting standards and statutory compliances
- Team coordination and communication skills
- Forward-thinking and proactive approach
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Qualifications
- B.Com / M.Com / CMA / CS Inter or equivalent
- 3–4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts
- Prior experience in the education sector or a service organisation is an added advantage
Other Attributes
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Willingness to take ownership and work in a growing setup
- Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Share your CV to [email protected]
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
