Account Manager

Vijaybhoomi University; Ahmednagar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vijaybhoomi University seeks a Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of relevant experience to manage and oversee the organisation's accounting, statutory compliance, AP/AR, reconciliations, vendor payments, taxation and audit-related activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of TDS, GST, bookkeeping and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely payments, returns and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have strong knowledge of taxation, GST and TDS compliance.
• Experience in audits, vendor payments and financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting entries.
• Ensure timely statutory returns and regulatory compliance.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles.

Skills

CA

Finance & Accounts

Taxation

GST & TDS

Auditing coordination

Vendor payments

MS Excel/ERP

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Description Account Manager

Position: Account Manager Finance & Accounts

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)Experience: 10+ yearsLocation: Karjat, MaharashtraDepartment: Finance & AccountsReporting To: Senior Management / Finance Head

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10+ years of relevant experience to manage and oversee the organisation's accounting, statutory compliance, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, vendor payments, taxation, and audit-related activities.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting practices, statutory requirements, TDS, GST, bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial compliance, along with the ability to ensure that all payments, returns and regulatory obligations are completed accurately and within stipulated timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts & Bookkeeping

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.


• Ensure accurate and timely accounting entries and maintenance of books of accounts.


• Review and process accounting entries, payment entries and related documentation.


• Conduct regular bank, ledger and other account reconciliations.


• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

2. Invoice & Payment Processing

• Verify and process invoices for payment as per organisational policies and approval processes.


• Ensure proper documentation and supporting approvals before processing payments.


• Process vendor payments within the prescribed timelines and as per policy.


• Monitor outstanding payments and coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors.

3. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Manage the complete Accounts Payable (AP) cycle.


• Monitor and maintain Accounts Receivable (AR) and ensure timely collection and accounting.


• Conduct regular reconciliation of vendor and customer accounts.


• Follow up on outstanding receivables and resolve discrepancies.

4. Statutory Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure timely payment of all statutory and regulatory dues.


• Ensure timely preparation and filing of all applicable statutory returns.


• Manage and oversee TDS and GST compliance, including calculations, payments, reconciliations and return filing.


• Keep track of statutory deadlines and ensure zero delays or non-compliance.


• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for statutory compliance requirements.

5. Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare statutory schedules, salary schedules and other audit schedules.


• Coordinate and provide necessary information and documentation for statutory, internal and other audits.


• Ensure audit-related data and supporting documents are accurate and readily available.


• Address audit queries and coordinate with auditors for timely closure of observations.

6. Salary & Statutory Schedules

• Prepare and review salary-related accounting and statutory schedules.


• Ensure appropriate accounting and reconciliation of salary, statutory deductions and related payments.


• Coordinate with HR/Payroll teams for accurate payroll-related accounting and statutory compliance.

7. Vendor Management

• Ensure vendor payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.


• Verify vendor invoices, supporting documents, approvals and applicable statutory deductions.


• Maintain proper vendor ledgers and conduct periodic reconciliations.


• Resolve payment and accounting discrepancies with vendors.

8. Financial Controls & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to established financial policies, processes and internal controls.


• Identify discrepancies, process gaps and compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.


• Prepare periodic financial and management reports as required.


• Support senior management with accurate financial information and analysis.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.


• Excellent understanding of TDS and GST.


• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance.


• Expertise in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.


• Strong reconciliation and ledger management skills.


• Experience in invoice verification and payment processing.


• Strong audit coordination and documentation skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple financial activities simultaneously.


• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong knowledge of accounting software/ERP systems and MS Excel.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualification & Experience

• CA (Chartered Accountant) Mandatory


• 10+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.


• Experience in handling accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, audits, vendor payments and financial reporting.


• Experience in an organisation with a structured finance and compliance environment will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely processing of invoices and vendor payments.


• Accuracy of accounting entries and reconciliations.


• Timely payment of statutory and regulatory dues.


• 100% timely filing of applicable statutory returns.


• Timely and accurate TDS and GST compliance.


• Timely preparation of audit and statutory schedules.


• Accurate maintenance of AP and AR.


• Timely closure of audit queries and reconciliation differences.


• Compliance with internal financial policies and controls.