Account Executive

Apeejay Education; Faridabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed educational institution in Faridabad seeks a Senior Executive / Executive - Accounts to manage day-to-day financial tasks. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and managing school accounts. Candidates should possess a degree in Commerce and over 5 years of relevant experience, with skills in Tally ERP and MS Excel. This full-time role emphasizes attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting role, preferably in an educational institution.
• Strong knowledge of school fee structures and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting tasks and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and timely submissions.
• Assist in audits and maintain accounting records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Integrity

Knowledge of Tally ERP

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce

Tools

Tally ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Executive / Executive - Accounts for Apeejay Education, for its School located at Faridabad and New Delhi.

Summary of Job : Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions. Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle day-to-day accounting tasks including drawing of trial balance, bank reconciliation, creditors/debtors reconciliation, stock verification, and recording all financial transactions accurately.
• Maintain Petty Cash, Cash Book, Bank Book, and other relevant registers with proper documentation and periodic reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS reports, budgetary control reports, and other accounting reports as required by the Management.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of TDS returns, the issuance of TDS certificates, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
• Ensure timely posting of journal entries related to payments, receipts, and expenses in the accounting software.
• Monitor school income (fees, grants, etc.) and expenditure in relation to the approved budget, and provide monthly financial summaries to the management.
• Assist the Auditors in internal and statutory audits by providing necessary data and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with regulatory and government departments for school fee approvals, registration, and compliance matters, in collaboration with the Manager.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory reports and returns, and maintain compliance with educational board regulations and financial laws.
• Ensure that the school’s finance policy is reviewed and updated periodically to comply with latest norms and best practices.
• Provide continuous support to the Accounts Manager in financial planning, budgeting, procurement processes, and reporting.
• Assist in preparing annual financial statements for presentation to the management and relevant authorities.

Primary KRAs (Key Responsibility Areas)

• Maintain and manage all school financial and accounting records efficiently.
• Prepare monthly income & expenditure statements, fee reports, and fund utilization reports.
• Reconcile accounts periodically and ensure all transactions are accurately documented.
• Ensure bank transactions and fund allocations (public and private) are processed in line with internal controls.
• Assist with budget preparation and control, and highlight variances to the Management.
• Prepare financial records for school board presentations, audits, and inspections.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce (B.Com / M.Com) or equivalent.
• Proven experience of 5+ years in accounting role in an educational institution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Tally ERP/ accounting software and MS Excel.
• Good understanding of school fee structure, fund utilization, and regulatory compliance.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Interested candidates to email resumes at [e-mail] with current and expected remuneration.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education
• Higher Education
• Education

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