Accountant

Global Indian International School (GIIS); Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Indian International School (GIIS) Mumbai Suburban requires an Accountant to manage day‑to‑day accounting, maintain financial records, prepare MIS reports and perform bank reconciliations. You will handle petty cash, assist audits, and monitor fee collections with accuracy and integrity.

Role involves communicating with parents on fee queries, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and contributing to financial planning and policy compliance within the school’s financial framework.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Hands-on MIS preparation and Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).
• Experience in audit documentation and schedule preparation.
• Good communication skills to handle parent fee queries effectively.
• Proficiency in Tally/ERP systems and MS Excel.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and present MIS reports for management review
• Perform Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) regularly
• Handle petty cash management and maintain proper documentation
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits
• Monitor and track school fee collections and outstanding payments
• Interact with parents regarding fee-related queries, clarifications, and reconciliations in a professional manner
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

Skills

Accounting principles

MIS reporting

Bank reconciliation

Audit documentation

Communication with parents

Tally/ERP

MS Excel

Education

Bachelors in commerce

Accounting/finance certification

Tools

Tally

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and present MIS reports for management review
• Perform Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) regularly
• Handle petty cash management and maintain proper documentation
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits
• Monitor and track school fee collections and outstanding payments
• Interact with parents regarding fee-related queries, clarifications, and reconciliations in a professional manner
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience with MIS preparation and BRS
• Experience in audit documentation and schedule preparation
• Good communication skills to handle parent fee queries effectively
• Proficiency in Tally/ERP systems and MS Excel
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors degree in commerce/accounting/finance
• Additional certifications in accounting or finance will be an advantage