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Accounts Executive / Assistant Manager - Accounts Role Summary Location: Chennai, India Reporting To: Heguru Head Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday (Sunday week off, 1 saturday will be off in a month) Heguru India is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Executive / Assistant Manager - Accounts to manage core finance functions including payables, receivables, statutory compliance, and internal audits. This role is crucial in ensuring the financial health and operational readiness of our rapidly growing educational centers across India. Website: https://heguruindia.com/ | Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/heguruchennai/ (HQ) Key Responsibilities 1. Payables Management Ensure all payments are scheduled in alignment with financial forecasts. Maintain a monthly reserve, drive team towards ensuring minimum amount in liquidity within the first 10 days of each month. Prioritize and track payments under CAPEX and OPEX based on a 3-tier urgency model: A - Critical: Salaries, campus rents, essential overheads, etc. B - Important: Vendor dues, reimbursements, campus maintenance, etc. C - Flexible: Deferred or non-critical payments. Monitor advance payments and ensure proper reconciliation against invoices. 2. Receivables & Revenue Tracking Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly income from admissions across all centers. Maintain detailed collection reports aligned with projections and provide variance analysis. Coordinate with the sales and center heads to ensure timely follow-ups on pending payments. 3. Statutory Compliance & Taxation (Basic level expected) Support external consultants in ensuring GST and TDS compliance. Maintain awareness of statutory dues and ensure timely submissions when applicable. Liaise with consultants to evaluate implications of GST, TDS, property tax, and others on Heguru operations. 4. Internal Audit & Financial Reporting Conduct regular internal audits across campuses to ensure proper documentation and financial discipline. Maintain up-to-date and accurate books of accounts. Track cost centers, identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenses. Prepare and share Profit & Loss statements with leadership monthly or as required. 5. Consultant & Partner Coordination Collaborate with finance/legal consultants for: Loan applications and disbursements. Agreements (rentals, vendors, collaborations). Rental impact evaluations. Compliance verifications (property tax, GST registration, TDS deductions, etc.) Maintain documentation and communication logs for all financial collaborations. 6. Financial Systems & Tools Maintain and update records using ERP and Tally software regularly. Ensure accurate ledger posting, voucher entries, and real-time reporting through the system. Generate MIS reports and financial summaries directly from ERP for leadership review. Coordinate with the tech/admin team to resolve any accounting software issues promptly. Key Requirements: Educational Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent CA Inter or any professional certification (preferred but not mandatory) Experience: 2–5 years of experience in accounts/finance Experience handling multi-location operations (preferred) Skills: Proficiency in Tally, Excel, ERP systems Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Good communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams Show more Show less
