Job Locations: Edappal | Kottakkal | Calicut | Kochi and other locations
Department: Academics / Skill Development
Employment Type: Full-time
1. Job Summary
Catalyst Education is looking for a knowledgeable and practical-oriented Accounting Lab Faculty to train students in accounting software, taxation, bookkeeping, and financial documentation. The candidate will be responsible for delivering hands-on training and preparing students for accounting and finance roles in India and GCC countries.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct practical training sessions in accounting software and financial applications.
- Train students in Tally ERP / TallyPrime and Zoho Books.
- Teach MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and other relevant applications.
- Provide practical training in GST return filing and related compliance procedures.
- Train students in GCC VAT concepts and practical applications.
- Demonstrate bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliation, invoicing, and financial reporting.
- Prepare lesson plans, practical assignments, worksheets, and assessments.
- Conduct practical examinations and evaluate student performance.
- Monitor attendance, learning progress, and completion of practical sessions.
- Guide students in preparing for accounting interviews and workplace responsibilities.
- Maintain lab systems, software, training records, and academic documentation.
- Coordinate with the academic and placement teams to improve students’ employability.
3. Required Technical Skills
- Tally ERP / TallyPrime
- MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- GST return filing and GST compliance
- GCC VAT fundamentals and practical compliance
- Bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Bank reconciliation and financial statement preparation
- Invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
4. Educational Qualification
- B.Com, M.Com, MBA Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
- Relevant accounting or taxation certifications will be an added advantage.
5. Experience
- Experience in accounting, taxation, accounting software, or practical training is preferred.
- Candidates with strong practical knowledge and good teaching skills may also apply.
- Strong practical accounting knowledge.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to explain accounting concepts through real-world examples.
- Student mentoring and classroom management skills.
- Willingness to learn updated accounting software and compliance practices.
- A professional attitude and a commitment to student success.
7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Completion of the planned practical training sessions.
- Student attendance and participation.
- Student performance in practical assessments.
- Student satisfaction and feedback.
- Improvement in students’ accounting software proficiency.
- Timely completion of academic records and reports.
- Contribution to student placement readiness.