Accounts Executive

Ekya Schools; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekya Schools is seeking a competent Finance/Accounts professional to manage day-to-day accounting operations in Bengaluru. You will handle Tally entries, journal postings, ledger maintenance, vendor payments and reconciliations, and assist in GST/TDS compliance and budgeting.

You will also prepare monthly MIS reports and support year-end closing. The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, with B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance and CA Inter/CMA Inter considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of GST and TDS compliance.
• Experience with vendor, bank and ledger reconciliations.
• In-depth Excel reporting and data analysis skills.
• Ability to prepare budgets and variance analyses.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day accounting transactions in Tally.
• Prepare and post journal and payment entries.
• Maintain books, ledgers, and supporting docs.
• Support GST and TDS compliance and reconciliations.
• Prepare vendor payment statements and reconcile vendor accounts.
• Prepare MIS reports and variance analyses for management.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasts and month/year-end closing.
• Coordinate with auditors and maintain audit trails.
• Ensure proper internal controls and documentation.

Skills

Tally Prime

GST & TDS

MS Excel

Bank Reconciliation

Vendor Ledger

Ledger Reconciliation

Budgeting & Variance

Data Analysis

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance

CA Inter / CMA Inter (advantage)

Tools

Tally Prime

Job description

To manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate and timely accounting entries, support statutory compliance, reconciliations, vendor payments, budgeting, and assist in the preparation of financial and management reports.

Key Responsibilities

Record day-to-day accounting transactions in Tally.

Prepare and post journal entries, payment entries, receipt entries, purchase and sales entries.

Maintain accurate books of accounts and supporting documentation.

Ensure proper ledger classification and accounting treatment.

Review and reconcile subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.

Verify vendor invoices with supporting documents and approvals.

Check GST, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements on invoices.

Prepare vendor payment statements and payment proposals.

Reconcile vendor accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.

Ensure timely processing of vendor payments.

3. Accounts Receivable & Collections

Record and reconcile customer/student receipts.

Monitor outstanding receivables and prepare ageing reports.

Follow up with concerned teams for collection-related issues.

Perform customer/student ledger reconciliations.

4. Bank & Ledger Reconciliation

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

Identify and resolve unreconciled transactions.

Perform inter-company and inter-unit reconciliations.

Reconcile major balance sheet and income statement ledgers.

5. GST & TDS Compliance Support

Assist in GST reconciliation and return preparation.

Verify input tax credit and reconcile purchase data with GST records.

Assist with TDS calculations, deductions and reconciliations.

Support preparation of TDS returns such as 24Q and 26Q.

Ensure proper accounting of RCM transactions wherever applicable.

6. Budgeting & Financial Planning

Assist in preparation of annual budgets.

Collect and consolidate budget requirements from different departments/cost centres.

Track actual expenditure against approved budgets.

Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports.

Highlight significant variances and support the Finance Manager in analysing the reasons.

Assist in preparing periodic forecasts and financial projections.

7. Month-End & Year-End Closing

Assist in monthly closing activities.

Prepare provisions, accruals and adjustment entries.

Ensure all income and expenses are accounted for in the correct period.

Support year-end closing and finalisation of accounts.

8. MIS & Reporting

Prepare regular MIS reports as required by management.

Prepare ageing reports, expense reports, budget vs. actual reports and reconciliation statements.

Provide accounting data and analysis to the Finance Manager.

Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

9. Audit & Statutory Requirements

Provide required documents and schedules for statutory, internal and tax audits.

Coordinate with auditors for routine information and clarifications.

Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.

Assist in resolving audit observations.

10. Documentation & Internal Controls

Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documents.

Follow established finance policies and approval processes.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures.

Identify discrepancies and report them to the reporting manager.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of Tally Prime.
• Working knowledge of GST and TDS.
• Good understanding of bank, vendor and ledger reconciliation.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including basic reporting and data analysis.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and variance analysis.
• Ability to analyse accounting data and identify discrepancies.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Educational Qualification

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.

CA Inter / CMA Inter qualification would be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in education, services, or multi-entity organisations would be an advantage.