Apeejay Education requires Senior Executive / Executive - Accounts for its School located at Faridabad and New Delhi.

Summary of Job : Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions. Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical.

Key Responsibilities:

Independently handle day-to-day accounting tasks including drawing of trial balance, bank reconciliation, creditors/debtors reconciliation, stock verification, and recording all financial transactions accurately.
Maintain Petty Cash, Cash Book, Bank Book, and other relevant registers with proper documentation and periodic reconciliation.
Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS reports, budgetary control reports, and other accounting reports as required by the Management.
Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of TDS returns, the issuance of TDS certificates, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
Ensure timely posting of journal entries related to payments, receipts, and expenses in the accounting software.
Monitor school income (fees, grants, etc) and expenditure in relation to the approved budget, and provide monthly financial summaries to the management.
Assist the Auditors in internal and statutory audits by providing necessary data and supporting documents.
Coordinate with regulatory and government departments for school fee approvals, registration, and compliance matters, in collaboration with the Manager.
Ensure timely submission of statutory reports and returns, and maintain compliance with educational board regulations and financial laws.
Ensure that the school's finance policy is reviewed and updated periodically to comply with latest norms and best practices.
Provide continuous support to the Accounts Manager in financial planning, budgeting, procurement processes, and reporting.
Assist in preparing annual financial statements for presentation to the management and relevant authorities.

Primary KRAs (Key Responsibility Areas):

Maintain and manage all school financial and accounting records efficiently.
Prepare monthly income & expenditure statements, fee reports, and fund utilization reports.
Reconcile accounts periodically and ensure all transactions are accurately documented.
Ensure bank transactions and fund allocations (public and private) are processed in line with internal controls.
Assist with budget preparation and control, and highlight variances to the Management.
Prepare financial records for school board presentations, audits, and inspections.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce (B.Com / M.Com) or equivalent.
Proven experience of 5+ years in accounting role in an educational institution preferred.
Strong knowledge of Tally ERP/ accounting software and MS Excel.
Good understanding of school fee structure, fund utilization, and regulatory compliance.
High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Interested candidates to email resumes at [HIDDEN TEXT] with current and expected remuneration.

Account Executive