Accountant / Manager

Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting in Chennai is seeking an experienced Accountant for a premier educational institution. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, process invoices, and ensure timely payments.

The role includes payroll processing, regulatory compliance, audit preparation, budgeting with the COO and Manager - Accounts, and producing clear financial reports to reflect the institution's health.

Qualifications

• Accounts Degree.
• Knowledge of Indian Statutory laws, as applicable to the Institution.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Accountant; preferably at Schools or Audit firms

Responsibilities

• Accounting (Both payable and receivable): The accountant manages invoices, processes payments, and tracks balances.
• Payroll: The accountant processes payroll, taxes, and deductions ensuring timely payments.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and laws; monitor changes to regulations.
• Audit preparation: Prepare for audits with up-to-date and accurate records and reports.
• Budgeting: Develop and manage the budget with the COO and Manager - Accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounts Degree

Tools

Tally

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

About Client:

Our client is one of the premier institutions in the country with a 50+ year heritage of providing high quality, value-based and affordable education. The group today caters to over 42,000+ students across both Government, Non-Government and Aided Schools. It has a staff strength of 1500, including over 1,200 teaching staff. Four of our client s branches have been consistently ranked amongst the top 30 schools in the country.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting (Both payable and receivable): The accountant manages the accounts payable and receivable. They process invoices, issue payments, and track outstanding balances.
2. Payroll: The accountant is responsible for processing payroll for all employees. This includes calculating wages, taxes, and other deductions, and ensuring that payments are made on time.
3. Compliance: The accountant ensures that there is compliance with all relevant financial regulations and laws. This includes monitoring changes to regulations and adjusting financial practices accordingly.
4. Audit preparation: The accountant prepares for audits by ensuring that all financial records and reports are up-to-date and accurate.
5. Budgeting: The accountant is responsible for developing and managing the budget. They work closely with the COO and Manager - Accounts to create a budget that meets the institution's needs.
6. Financial Analysis/ reporting: The accountant does financial analysis and prepares financial reports and statements that provide a clear picture of the financial health. They also ensure that all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

Overall, the accountant plays a critical role in ensuring that the financial operations run smoothly and effectively. They must have a strong understanding of financial management principles and practices, as well as excellent organizational and analytical skills.

They should also have strong communication skills, as they will work closely with Institution's Management, administrators, faculty, and staff on financial matters.

Requisites

• Accounts Degree.
• Proficient in Tally, Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Office Tools.
• Knowledge of Indian Statutory laws, as applicable to the Institution
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Accountant; preferably at Schools or Audit firms

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Chennai,