Accounts Head

A Deputy General Manager (DGM) of **Finance and Accounts** in a school or educational institution manages the financial operations, legal compliance, budgeting, and accounting teams, usually reporting to the **Financial Controller**, **Director of Finance**, or **School Board**. **Role Summary**

• **Position:** DGM \- Finance and Accounts
• **Level:** Senior Management (One step below the General Manager or Chief Financial Officer)
• **Core Purpose:** To turn institutional financial policies into daily accounting processes, maintain audit\-ready books, manage cash flows, and ensure statutory compliance.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• **Books \& Finalization of Accounts**
• Execute and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of accounts (Trial Balance, Profit \& Loss, and Balance Sheet).
• Perform ledger scrutiny, reconcile bank statements, inter\-company accounts, vendor ledgers, and student fee receivables.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, managing fee collection tracking, refunds, and vendor payments.
• **Budgeting \& Financial Planning**
• Assist school leadership in preparing annual capital and operational budgets.
• Monitor actual expenditures against approved budgets, investigate variances, and report anomalies to management.
• Handle cash flow projections and working capital management to ensure smooth school operations.
• **Audits \& Statutory Compliance**
• Coordinate internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Ensure timely compliance with local tax laws (TDS, GST, corporate/trust income tax filings), provident fund, and educational regulatory bodies.
• Prepare quarterly limited reviews, MIS (Management Information System) reports, and board/trustee presentations.
• **Team Leadership \& System Management**
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the school’s accounting and finance staff.
• Manage ERP and accounting software integrations (such as **SAP**, **Tally**, or specialized school management systems).

• *Qualifications \& Requirements**

• **Education:** Qualified **CA** (Chartered Accountant), **ICWA/CMA**, or a Master’s degree in Commerce/Finance (**M.Com** / **MBA Finance**).
• **Experience:** Typically **8 to 12 years** of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with prior exposure to educational institutions, trusts, or large corporate groups.
• **Technical Skills:**
• Advanced command over enterprise resource planning (**ERP/SAP**) and modern accounting packages.
• Deep knowledge of Indian/international GAAP, trust/school accounting standards, and direct/indirect taxation.
• Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and cross\-departmental communication skill

Regards

Valarmathi

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Pay: ₹60,000\.00 \- ₹90,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person