Job DescriptionPosition: Accounts Head

Organization: Delhi Public School (DPS), Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Department: Finance & Accounts

Designation: Accounts Head

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Reporting To: Principal / Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and responsible Accounts Head to lead the Finance & Accounts function of the school.

The Accounts Head will be responsible for managing the school's day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, statutory compliance, fee accounting, payroll coordination, vendor payments, audits, and financial controls. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, leadership capability, integrity, and the ability to work closely with the Principal, Management, HR, administrative team, vendors, parents, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities1. Accounting & Financial Management

- Oversee complete accounting operations of the school.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts, ledgers, journals, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure timely recording and reconciliation of all financial transactions.
- Monitor income, expenditure, receivables, payables, advances, and bank transactions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Monitor cash flow and ensure optimum utilization of funds.
- Establish and maintain appropriate financial controls and approval processes.

1. School Fee & Revenue Management

- Supervise student fee accounting and collection processes.
- Monitor outstanding fees and coordinate with the concerned departments for timely recovery.
- Ensure proper accounting of tuition fees, transport fees, activities, and other school-related collections.
- Reconcile fee collections with bank statements and school records.
- Prepare periodic fee collection and outstanding reports for management.

1. Budgeting & MIS

- Prepare annual budgets in coordination with the Principal and Management.
- Track actual expenditure against approved budgets.
- Analyze budget variances and provide explanations and corrective recommendations.
- Prepare regular MIS reports for management review.
- Provide financial insights to support administrative and operational decision-making.

1. Statutory Compliance

- Ensure timely compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, tax professionals,



and government authorities as required.
- Oversee applicable GST, TDS, professional tax, income-tax, and other statutory compliances.
- Ensure proper maintenance of statutory records and supporting documents.
- Keep management informed about relevant changes in financial and statutory requirements.

1. Audit & Internal Controls

- Coordinate internal, statutory, tax, and other applicable audits.
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents required for audits.
- Ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
- Strengthen internal financial controls and minimize financial and operational risks.
- Conduct periodic reviews of accounting processes and documentation.

1. Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting

- Coordinate with HR for monthly payroll processing.
- Verify payroll-related accounting, deductions, reimbursements, and statutory liabilities.
- Ensure timely payment of salaries and employee-related dues.
- Coordinate with HR and consultants for payroll-related statutory compliance.

1. Vendor & Payment Management

- Supervise vendor invoices, purchase bills, and payment processes.
- Ensure payments are made only after proper authorization and verification.
- Maintain vendor ledgers and conduct periodic reconciliations.
- Monitor outstanding vendor payments and advances.
- Ensure appropriate documentation for all purchases and payments.

1. Banking & Treasury

- Monitor daily banking transactions and bank balances.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations.
- Manage cheque/EFT/online payment processes as per approved authorization procedures.
- Maintain proper records of deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Support management in cash-flow planning.

1. Team Management

- Lead and supervise the Accounts & Finance team.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
- Ensure timely completion of accounting and reporting activities.
- Train team members on accounting procedures, controls, and compliance requirements.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, confidentiality, accountability, and professionalism.

Qualifications




- Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) is required.
- M.Com / CA / CMA / MBA Finance will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Good working knowledge of Tally/ERP and MS Excel.
- Knowledge of applicable Indian taxation and statutory compliance requirements.

Experience
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Finance.
- Candidates with experience in schools, educational institutions, trusts, societies, or other reputed organizations will be preferred.
- Prior experience in independently managing an accounts department/team is desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies
- Solid accounting and financial management skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software/ERP
- Budgeting and MIS reporting
- GST, TDS and statutory compliance knowledge
- Audit coordination
- Bank and ledger reconciliation
- Team leadership and people management
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to work under deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial records
- Timely closure of monthly accounts
- Timely statutory compliance and filings
- Fee collection and receivables management
- Budget adherence and variance control
- Timely completion of audits
- Accuracy of MIS and financial reporting
- Effective vendor and payment management
- Strength and effectiveness of internal financial controls

Personal Attributes The ideal candidate should be ethical, dependable, organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information. The candidate should also be comfortable working in a structured educational environment and interacting professionally with management, staff, parents, vendors, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Compensation

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.

Application

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with relevant qualifications, experience details, current compensation, expected compensation, and notice period.

Location: DPS School, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Finance & Accounts Head (Gandhinagar)
🏢 Delhi Public School
📍 Gandhinagar