Chief Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• 1.Financial Strategy & Planning
• Develop and implement with the groups financial strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee multi-school budgeting, forecasting, and fund allocations to ensure fiscal stability and growth.
• 2.Budgeting & Cost Optimization
• Lead annual budgeting processes and quarterly reforecasts with the CEO and school heads.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising academic or operational quality.
• 3.Financial Reporting
• Present dashboards that translate financial trends into actionable business intelligence.
• 4.Governance, Compliance & Audit
• Oversee statutory compliance (GDT, PF, Income Tax, FCRA, etc.) across all entities.
• Liaise with auditors, ensuring zero non-compliance and timely closure of audit observations.
• 5.Cash Flow & Treasury Management
• Monitor receivables, payables, and liquidity to maintain healthy cash flows positions.
• Ensure financial discipline in fee collection cycles, vendor payments, and capital expenditure.
• 6.Systems, Controls & Digitalization
• Establish internal SOPs to ensure uniform accounting standards across branches.
• 7.Team Leadership & Capability Development
• Mentor the Finance Team towards accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Build cross-functional alignment with HR, Academics, and Operations on financial accountability.
• B Com Graduate, MBA Finance or similar educational Qualifications
• Location : Thane preferred
• Salary : 70-80 k per month
• Experience : 10-15 years