Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Job Type: Full time, On-site

Industry: Higher Education / Academic Institution

Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Inter / M.Com / MBA Finance

(CA Preferred)

Experience: 3–7 years (Prior experience in educational institutions or audit firms preferred)

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant / Finance Manager to

oversee the day-to-day financial operations, accounting, and compliance functions of our

institution in Coimbatore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing tuition fee

collections, managing vendor payments, preparing financial reports, assisting with

internal/external audits, and ensuring adherence to statutory tax guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Accounting

 Maintain daily books of accounts using accounting software (Tally / ERP / Campus

Management Systems).

 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Balance

Sheets, Income & Expenditure Accounts, and Cash Flow statements.

 Manage accounts payable (vendor/supplier invoices, maintenance bills) and accounts

receivable (fee collections, grants, donations).

 Perform regular bank reconciliations and track cash flow across multiple institutional

bank accounts.

2. Fee Collection & Student Accounts

 Oversee student fee structures, tuition payment processing, hostel/transportation fees,

and scholarship distributions.

 Monitor outstanding dues, generate collection reports, and coordinate with

administrative departments to address fee defaults.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

 Ensure strict compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations (GST, TDS,





Professional Tax, EPF, and ESI).

 Prepare and file periodic tax returns (GST, TDS) and coordinate with tax authorities

as needed.

 Ensure adherence to compliance requirements specific to educational trusts and non-

profit/charitable institutions (e.g., Section 12A / 80G under Income Tax Act, FCRA if

applicable).

4. Auditing & Payroll

 Lead internal audits and coordinate with external Chartered Accountants / Statutory

Auditors for year-end audits.

 Process monthly payroll, salary disbursements, and staff benefits in coordination with

the HR department.

 Assist in preparing the annual institutional budget and track actual expenses against

budget allocations.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

 Educational Qualification:

o Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.

o Semi-qualified CA (CA Inter) / M.Com / MBA in Finance with relevant

experience will also be considered.

 Experience: 3 to 7 years in accounting; experience working within an educational

institution, university, or audit firm in Coimbatore is a strong plus.

 Technical Skills:

o Hands-on proficiency in Tally ERP 9 / Tally Prime, MS Excel (Advanced),

and ERP tools.

o Sound knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), Income Tax,

GST, and payroll statutory compliances.

 Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Tamil is essential for interacting

with management, staff, students, and local authorities.

Desirable Competencies

 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

 High integrity and confidentiality when handling institutional funds and reports.

 Ability to present clear financial insights to college management, trust members, and

board directors.

Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (India)
🏢 Sri Eshwar College of Engineering - Kinathukadavu
📍 India