Account Executive

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.
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  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 schools 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

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  , 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.