Job Description

Location: No.1, College Road, Madhanakuppam Rd, Kolathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600099, India

About the Role:

Satheesh Balaji Matriculation Higher Secondary School is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of financial processes within educational institutions and be proficient in Tally Prime - ERP 9 software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:
• month and end-year process
• accounts payable/receivable
• cash receipts
• general ledger
• payroll and utilities
• treasury, budgeting
• cash forecasting
• revenue and expenditure variance analysis
• capital assets reconciliations
• trust account statement reconciliations,
• check runs
• fixed asset activity
• debt activity
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Ensure compliance with all statutory law and financial regulations

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a senior accountant, preferably in an educational or related financial field
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills, specifically Tally Prime - ERP 9
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Energetic, proactive, and capable of operating independently
• Must possess own transport

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred
• At least 5 years of accounting experience

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A vibrant working environment in a prominent educational institution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?15,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously worked in a Finance or an Education industry? If Yes, please specify what your work entailed?
• Where is your current area of residence?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person