Chief Accountant

*JD*

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Location: Thane

Reports To: Chairman

Employment Type: Full-time

*Key Responsibilities:*

*1. Financial Management & Reporting*

* Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

* Ensure timely recording of all financial transactions.

* Monitor budgets, forecasts, and expenditures; conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.

*2. Compliance & Audit*

* Ensure compliance with statutory laws and internal financial policies.

* Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits.

* Maintain accurate records for GST, TDS, PF, PT, and other statutory filings.

*3. Payroll & Reconciliation*

* Oversee payroll processing in coordination with HR.

* Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, receivables, payables, and ledgers.

* Handle statutory deductions and filings accurately and on time.

*4. Team Leadership & Coordination*

* Lead, supervise, and mentor junior accounting staff.

* Collaborate with HR, Procurement, and Administration for smooth operations.

* Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

*5. School-specific Financial Oversight*

* Track and report on tuition fee collections, scholarship disbursements, and other school-related revenue streams.

* Work with Admissions and Administration teams to ensure proper fee management policies.

* Support financial planning for events, infrastructure, and resource allocation.