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.**

We are seeking a seasoned, hands\-on **Accounts Manager** with a distinguished background in the **banking sector.** The ideal candidate is a **retired bank officer** who brings deep operational expertise in credit assessment, loan syndication, regulatory norms, and financial auditing.

In this role, you will lead our internal accounting team, manage relationship banking, secure and service credit facilities, and ensure our books are audit\-ready at all times. Your insider knowledge of banking procedures, documentation, and compliance will be pivotal in optimizing our financial operations and capital structure.

• **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

7094455723

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

Work Location: In person