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iacg.co.in
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Job Description – Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Head – Finance / Finance Manager
Location: IACG Multimedia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: 25,000 to 30,000 INR
Job Overview
The Accountant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organization while ensuring statutory compliance and maintaining accurate financial records. The role also involves overseeing student fee collections, coordinating with parents and internal departments on fee-related matters, and supporting the finance department in achieving operational excellence. The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, be proficient in Tally, and demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain day-to-day accounting transactions using Tally ERP / Tally Prime.
- Record and maintain journals, ledgers, vouchers, cash books, petty cash, and bank transactions.
- Prepare and maintain Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) on a regular basis.
- Process invoices, vendor payments, reimbursements, receipts, and other financial transactions accurately.
- Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation.
2. Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and assist in the filing of statutory returns including Income Tax Returns, TDS, GST, Provident Fund (PF), Employees' State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax, and other applicable statutory compliances.
- Ensure timely payment of statutory dues and submission of returns in accordance with applicable laws.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and statutory authorities whenever required.
- Maintain statutory registers and compliance documentation.
3. Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, MIS reports, cash flow statements, and financial analysis reports.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Monitor organizational expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
4. Fee Collection & Student Accounts
- Maintain accurate records of student fee collections, outstanding dues, scholarships, concessions, refunds, and installment schedules.
- Coordinate with the Admissions, Academics, and Student Relations teams regarding fee-related matters.
- Conduct timely and professional follow-ups with students and parents regarding pending fee payments through telephone calls, emails, messages, and personal interactions.
- Generate periodic reports on outstanding fee dues and submit them to the management for review.
- Ensure timely issuance of fee receipts, invoices, and payment acknowledgments.
- Reconcile fee collections with bank statements and accounting records.
- Address fee-related queries from students and parents professionally while ensuring compliance with institutional fee policies.
- Monitor installment due dates and proactively communicate payment reminders to students and parents.
- Support the management in achieving institutional fee collection targets while maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.
5. Coordination & Administration
- Coordinate with various departments regarding financial documentation, approvals, and payment processing.
- Handle banking transactions, official correspondence, and financial documentation whenever required.
- Assist the management in financial planning by providing timely and accurate financial information.
- Support administrative and operational activities related to the Finance Department.
6. General Responsibilities
- Maintain complete confidentiality of financial records and organizational information.
- Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, accounting standards, and statutory regulations.
- Maintain accuracy, integrity, and transparency in all financial transactions.
- Perform any other finance, accounts, or administrative responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time in the interest of the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience in Tally ERP / Tally Prime is mandatory.
- Experience in an educational institution will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills
- Strong working knowledge of Tally ERP / Tally Prime.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Thorough understanding of GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, payroll processing, and statutory compliances.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and numerical aptitude.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Communication Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, Telugu, and Hindi are preferred.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Female candidates are preferred.
- Candidates who possess a valid two-wheeler driving licence and are comfortable riding a bike will be given preference.
- Preference will also be given to candidates who own a personal vehicle for official commuting requirements.
Remuneration
- Compensation shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and organizational standards.
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