Accounts & HR Associate

• *Location:** Madurai (On\-site / Hybrid)**Commitment:** Full\-Time \| Monday – Saturday (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Chess Gaja is a global online chess academy operating across 50\+ countries. For an HR professional, this role offers a rare opportunity: the chance to manage talent operations while gaining hands\-on exposure to international finance, multi\-currency systems, and corporate compliance—skill sets that are highly valued in global organizations but rarely available in Madurai\-based roles.

• *Who This Role Is For**

We are looking for a process\-driven professional who loves organizing people, setting up smooth workflows, and has a strong comfort level with numbers. This is an ideal fit for:

• **HR Graduates (MBA/MHRM/BBA\-HR)** who possess a strong analytical mindset and want to master the financial side of HR (payroll, compliance, and compensation).
• **B.Com Graduates or CA\-Inter dropouts** who want to pivot into a people\-and\-operations role without losing their core finance skills.
• **Early\-career professionals (1–2 years exp)** looking to build a high\-value, multifaceted resume in a structured, global environment.

• *What You Will DoPeople \& Culture Operations (HR)**

• **End\-to\-End HR Admin:** Manage employee and coach records using Zoho People and Zoho Payroll.
• **Talent Documentation:** Draft professional HR communications, including offer letters, confirmation letters, and internal policy updates.
• **Team Coordination:** Serve as a bridge between the core management team and our global network of coaches, ensuring smooth internal communication.

• *Finance \& Bookkeeping Operations (Accounts)**

• **Session \& Payout Reconciliation:** Cross\-check student session logs against coach hours to ensure exact monthly payout accuracy.
• **Global Receivables:** Track international student fee collections across major currencies (USD, SGD, GBP, INR) utilizing Zoho CRM and Razorpay.
• **Digital Bookkeeping:** Maintain precise corporate financial records using Zoho Books and Excel.
• **Compliance Support:** Assist in organizing basic monthly GST and TDS documentation.

• *Tools You Will Master**

• **Zoho One Suite:** Complete operational mastery of Zoho Books, Payroll, People, CRM, and Sheets.
• **Payment Gateways:** Advanced exposure to Razorpay (International) and multi\-currency operations.

• *You Will Thrive Here If**

• You hold an HR degree with a natural knack for basic accounting, **OR** you have a B.Com/CA\-Inter background with an interest in HR operations.
• You write clear, polished, and professional English for internal team communications and official documentation.
• You are an **Excel power user** who takes pride in building clean, automated sheets.
• You possess extreme attention to detail—a ₹500 discrepancy on a spreadsheet bothers you until it is found.
• **Tech Readiness:** You own a reliable laptop, smartphone, and a 50\+ Mbps home internet connection for remote flexibility.
• **Chess Interest:** A basic love for the game (or a 1000\+ rating on Chess.com/Lichess) is a major plus!

• *What We Offer**

• **Compensation:** ₹17,000 – ₹19,000 monthly take\-home (inclusive of a yearly retention bonus).
• **Career Growth:** A rare hybrid skill set (HR Tech \+ Global Finance) that significantly increases your long\-term market value.
• **Stability:** A structured, fast\-growing academy that values ownership, clear processes, and long\-term commitment.
• **Work Setup:** A hybrid model based out of Madurai, offering the perfect blend of team collaboration and flexibility.

Note: We are looking for immediate joiners. A standard 3\-month probation period applies to ensure a perfect mutual fit.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹17,000\.00 \- ₹19,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Leave encashment
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate

• Gomathipuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s)

• Do you play Chess? If yes, please provide your Chess.com/Lichess username and current rating. (Type 'No' if you don't play)
• Have you read the full job description carefully, including the section “Who this role is NOT for”? Type only Yes or No as answer
• Can you bring your own device? (Laptop and Mobile Phone)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gomathipuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu