State Accountant: Financial Statement And Debt Control

EdUpStairs; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in India is seeking a finance professional to support debt management functions within the finance team. The role focuses on accurate debtor ledgers, timely reporting, and adherence to PMFA requirements.

You will perform reconciliations, assist with annual statements under modified cash standards, and help ensure internal controls and audit readiness through diligent record-keeping and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Accounting, Financial Management, Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject.
• 1-2 years relevant finance experience in Debt Management.
• Knowledge of BAS.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Sound clerical, numeracy organisational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
• Understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the modified cash standards.
• Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.
• Assist with debt collection processes to ensure timely recovery of outstanding debts.
• Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all debtor transactions in the appropriate accounts.
• Ensure that all transactions captured on BAS are authorised within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintain proper filing systems and safeguard debtor records for audit purposes.
• Perform daily administrative duties within the Debt Control section.
• Coordinate monthly stationery requirements for the section.
• Monitor monthly reports on the status of suspense accounts.
• Ensure reporting is compliant with section 32 of the PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls.
• Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Presentation

Education

Finance-related degree/NDip with majors in Accounting, Financial Management, Costing or Management Accounting

Tools

BAS

Job description

• An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Accounting, Financial Management, Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject.
• 1-2 years relevant finance experience in Debt Management.
• Knowledge of BAS.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes: Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Sound clerical, numeracy organisational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
• Understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Duties

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the modified cash standards.
• Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.
• Assist with debt collection processes to ensure timely recovery of outstanding debts.
• Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all debtor transactions in the appropriate accounts.
• Ensure that all transactions captured on BAS are authorised within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintain proper filing systems and safeguard debtor records for audit purposes.
• Perform daily administrative duties within the Debt Control section.
• Coordinate monthly stationery requirements for the section.
• Monitor monthly reports on the status of suspense accounts.
• Ensure reporting is compliant with section 32 of the PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls.
• Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.