We are looking for an experienced and responsible Accounts Manager to oversee the complete finance and accounting operations of the school. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing school fee collections and payments, preparing financial reports, ensuring statutory compliance, and supervising the accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the school.

- Supervise and guide the Accounts team.

- Maintain books of accounts, ledgers, journals, vouchers, and financial records.

- Monitor school fee collection, receivables, refunds, and outstanding fees.

- Verify and authorize payment vouchers, purchase bills, expense claims, and other financial documents.

- Manage accounts payable and receivable.

- Prepare monthly financial statements, MIS reports, income & expenditure statements, and management reports.

- Monitor school budgets, expenses, and cash flow.

- Conduct regular bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations.

- Manage payroll-related accounting and coordinate with HR for salary processing.

- Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI and other applicable statutory requirements.

- Coordinate with auditors and provide necessary documents and financial information.

- Monitor petty cash and daily cash transactions.

- Verify procurement-related documents and ensure proper financial controls.





- Maintain proper documentation and filing of all financial records.

- Assist management in annual budgeting and financial planning.

- Identify discrepancies, control unnecessary expenditure, and recommend improvements.

- Ensure compliance with the school's financial policies and procedures.

- Coordinate with the Group Finance Department for reporting and consolidation, wherever applicable.

- Handle other finance-related responsibilities assigned by the management.

Qualification

- B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance / CA Inter or equivalent qualification.

- 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting/finance.

- Experience in a school, educational institution, or similar organization is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and statutory compliance.

- Experience with Tally / ERP / accounting software.

- Good knowledge of MS Excel.

Key Skills

- Strong accounting and financial management skills.

- Valuable knowledge of GST, TDS, PF and ESI.

- Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills.

- Team management and leadership ability.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

- Strong organizational and documentation skills.

- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager Accounts (Kollam)
🏢 The Oxford School, Kollam
📍 Kollam