Role Purpose
To ensure effective planning, control, and continual improvement of the college accounting processes, ensuring statutory compliance, financial accuracy, and adherence to institutional quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities (Process & Control Oriented)
Establish, implement, and maintain accounting processes in line with approved financial policies and ISO quality objectives.Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of accounting records and financial statements.Monitor and review outputs of junior accounts staff to ensure conformity to defined procedures.Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements (GST, TDS, PF, ESI, etc., as applicable).Coordinate and support internal audits, statutory audits, and management reviews.Identify financial risks and implement preventive and corrective actions.Maintain control over fee accounting, reconciliations, and revenue reporting.Ensure effective segregation of duties within the accounts function.Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for management decision making.Contribute to continual improvement of financial and accounting processes.Authority
Authorize accounting entries, reconciliations, and reports within delegated limits.Recommend process improvements and corrective actions.Qualifications & Experience
B. Com (mandatory)/ CA (Inter) / ICWA (Inter) - preferredMinimum 7-10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in higher education institutions.Competence Requirements
Strong knowledge of accounting standards and complianceERP and MIS experienceSupervisory and risk assessment capabilityAnalytical and documentation skills Read Less