Key Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.
Prepare annual budgets, monitor expenditure and report budget variances to management.
Oversee school fee collection, outstanding dues, refunds and reconciliation with the ERP.
Manage cash flow, banking transactions, petty cash and bank reconciliations.
Review payroll, reimbursements, vendor bills and payments.
Prepare monthly financial reports, cash flow statements and management reports.
Ensure timely statutory payments, returns and compliance with applicable tax and labour requirements.
Coordinate internal and statutory audits and resolve audit observations.
Establish financial controls and verify approvals and supporting documents for transactions.
Supervise purchase accounting, inventory records and fixed asset registers.
Guide the accounts team and coordinate with administration, admissions and other departments.
Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.