Accountant

Position: Accountant

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Finance Manager / Director

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Transaction Management
• Record daily financial transactions—sales, purchases, receipts, payments
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in journals and ledger entries
• Execute bank reconciliations and manage petty cash
• Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Provide variance analysis and explanations for management review
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist in preparing departmental and annual budgets
• Track budget vs actual and report anomalies
• Compliance & Audit
• Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), GST, TDS, and other regulatory norms
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory and internal audits
• Payroll & Employee Reimbursements
• Calculate payroll, including salaries, PF, ESI; ensure timely disbursement
• Process employee reimbursements and TDS/TCS documentation
• Taxation & GST Management
• Maintain accurate GST records; prepare and file GST returns
• Prepare TDS/TCS returns, issue forms, and liaise with tax authorities
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Manage vendor invoicing, payments, and follow-ups
• Oversee student fee receipts, invoicing, and reconciliation of student accounts
• Internal Controls & Policy Documentation
• Develop and implement financial policies, SOPs, and internal control mechanisms
• Train staff on finance-related processes and tools
• MIS & Ad-Hoc Analysis
• Provide periodic Management Information Systems (MIS) reports
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis for new courses, investments, or partnerships
• Digital System Management
• Operate accounting software (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks) efficiently
• Ensure backups and secure handling of financial data

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors' in Commerce (B.Com), M.Com, or equivalent (CA/CMA part-qualified or qualified is a plus)
• Experience: 1–5 years in accounting, ideally in education, training, or similar service organizations
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, GST, TDS, and tax compliance
• Proficient in accounting tools/software, Tally, Excel (advanced skills), and ERP systems

Essential Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy
• Analytical mindset—capable of interpreting and presenting financial data
• Organizational efficiency with good time management
• Effective written and verbal communication (Hindi and English)
• Capability to work both independently and within a team

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Ethical and honest, with a strong sense of accountability
• Adaptable and willing to support wider administrative tasks
• Passionate about streamlining finance processes and improving financial health

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person