Finance Manager

Global Indian International School (GIIS); Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Indian International School (GIIS) in Mumbai is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage day-to-day entries and maintain accurate financial records. The role involves preparing MIS reports for management review and performing regular bank reconciliations.

You will handle petty cash, assist in budgeting and forecasting, and support audits while ensuring compliance with financial policies. Strong communication with parents on fee queries is required.

Qualifications

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

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 preparation

BRS

Audit documentation

Parent fee queries

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce/accounting/finance

Certifications in accounting/finance (advantage)

Tools

School management software

Accpac

TM1

SAP

Job description

Role & 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


• 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

Accounting software

• Working knowledge of School management software, Accpac, TM1, SAP will be an advantage.