Accountant

• *Department Finance \& Accounts**

Location Chennai

Reporting To Manager – Corporate Finance

• *Experience 3–4 years of relevant experience**

• *Project Setting up a new International Baccalaureate (IB) School in** Chennai

• *About the Role**

• We are establishing an International Baccalaureate (IB) School in Chennai and are looking for a
• Finance Executive to support day\-to\-day finance operations, compliance, and reporting.

• *Key Responsibilities**

Daily Finance Operations

• Record and verify daily transactions, vouchers, and bank entries
• Process payments through bank portals (vendor, statutory, and other payments)
• Run monthly payroll processing and ensure timely salary disbursement
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and petty cash
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records

Month\-End Book Closure

• Assist in monthly book closure within defined timelines
• Pass provisions, accruals, and adjustment entries
• Reconcile ledgers, bank accounts, and inter\-company balances

Budgeting \& MIS

• Support preparation of monthly and annual budgets
• Prepare monthly MIS reports and variance analysis
• Track actuals vs. budget and flag deviations

Financial Statements

• Assist in preparation of financial statements (P\&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Support preparation of schedules and consolidation as required

Statutory \& Legal Compliance

• Handle TDS, PF, PT, and GST (if applicable) – computation, payment, and return filing
• Ensure timely statutory payments and adherence to applicable laws
• Maintain compliance trackers and supporting records

Audit Coordination

• Coordinate for statutory, internal, and tax audits
• Prepare audit schedules and provide data and clarifications to auditors

Required Skills \& Competencies

• Working knowledge of Zoho Books /Tally
• Strong MS Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
• Good understanding of accounting standards and statutory compliances
• Team coordination and communication skills
• Forward\-thinking and proactive approach
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / CMA / CS Inter or equivalent
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts
• Prior experience in the education sector or a service organisation is an added advantage

Other Attributes

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Willingness to take ownership and work in a growing setup
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast\-paced environment

Share your CV to ushab@aban.school

Pay: ₹25,000\.00 \- ₹35,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person