Assistant Accountant

Position Overview

Yugantar International School is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The Assistant Accountant will support the Senior Accountant in managing the school’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting tasks. This is a full-time position with working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM,

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Record Keeping: Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, and transaction documentation.
• Bookkeeping: Process invoices, payments, and reimbursements, ensuring timely and accurate entries in the accounting system.
• Budget Support: Assist in preparing budgets, tracking expenditures, and generating financial reports for school management.
• Payroll Assistance: Support payroll processing by verifying attendance records, calculating salaries, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between school records and bank statements.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, including tax filings and audits.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with vendors for invoice verification, payment processing, and resolving discrepancies.
• Data Entry: Input financial data into accounting software with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports as directed by the Senior Accountant.
• Administrative Support: Provide clerical support for audits, financial reviews, and other accounting-related tasks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A diploma in accounting or bookkeeping is acceptable with relevant experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in an educational institution or similar organization.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, vendors, and management.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity: High level of honesty and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Work Schedule

• Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Location: Yugantar International School, [Insert Address].

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹9,000.00 - ₹16,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Work Location: In person