Accountant

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Accountant to join our universitys financial management team. The Accountant will play a critical role in overseeing the universitys financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the institutions fiscal success. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in accounting, finance, and leadership, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex financial systems within an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Required sound knowledge of Trust accounting, University accounting.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the universitys financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Accounting Standards: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies, and regulations in all financial activities.
  
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Budget Management: Develop, monitor, and manage the universitys budget, providing insights and recommendations to optimize resource allocation.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Audit Preparation: Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, facilitating smooth audit processes and timely resolution of findings.
• Statutory Compliance: GST returns, TDs returns, Income Tax returns. Having knowledge of Assessment of Income Tax, GST department etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Com / M.Com/ MBA (Finance) / Inter CA .
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, preferably within an academic or higher education setting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, Tally and Microsoft Office suite.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

Job Location: Pune