Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day accounting and financial activities for multiple schools within the group.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts, ledgers, vouchers, receipts, payments, and financial records.
- Monitor school-wise income, expenditure, budgets, and cash flows.
- Prepare and review school-wise and consolidated financial reports for management.
- Monitor fee collections, outstanding fees, refunds, concessions, and related accounting transactions.
- Verify and control school expenses, purchase bills, vendor payments, reimbursements, and petty cash.
- Ensure timely bank reconciliations and regular review of outstanding balances.
- Coordinate with school Principals, Admin teams, vendors, and the central finance team for financial matters.
- Monitor budgets and highlight significant variances, irregularities, or areas requiring management attention.
- Ensure proper documentation and approval procedures are followed for financial transactions.
- Support internal and external audits and provide required financial records and supporting documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable GST, TDS, Income Tax, Professional Tax, and other statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, banks, and statutory authorities as required.
- Maintain proper financial documentation and ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist management in budgeting,



financial planning, cost control, and financial analysis.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls across schools.

Candidate Profile

- Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in school accounts / educational institutions is mandatory.
- Candidates with experience handling accounts for multiple schools / branches will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
- Working knowledge of Tally / ERP / accounting software and MS Excel.
- Experience in handling school fee accounting and education-sector financial processes will be an advantage.
- Robust analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple locations and meet deadlines.

Key Skills School Accounts | Group Accounts | Financial Reporting | Budgeting | Fee Accounting | Tally / ERP | GST | TDS | Bank Reconciliation | Audit | Statutory Compliance | MIS | MS Excel | Cost Control | Team Coordination

Interested candidates may share their updated resumes at: [email protected]

Pay: ₹8,593.90 - ₹41,749.75 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Accountant (Injambakkam)
🏢 Vaels International School, Chennai
📍 Injambakkam