The Officer - Accounts will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, student fee accounting, statutory compliance, financial reporting, budget monitoring, vendor payments, and audit support for the University. The role requires ensuring financial discipline, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting to support the University's growth and operational objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting and Financial Operations
• Maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards and University policies.
• Record, verify, and reconcile financial transactions including receipts, payments, journals, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end account closures.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for financial reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile general ledger balances regularly.
Student Fee Accounting
• Manage accounting of admission fees, tuition fees, hostel fees, examination fees, transport fees, and other student-related receipts.
• Reconcile fee collections received through payment gateways, banks, and ERP systems.
• Process student refunds, scholarships, fee waivers, and financial aid accounting.
• Coordinate with Admissions, Student Affairs, and Academic Departments for fee-related matters.
Statutory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Professional Tax, and other applicable laws.
• Prepare and assist in filing statutory returns within prescribed timelines.
• Maintain documentation for tax assessments and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate with consultants and auditors on compliance matters.
Budgeting and Management Reporting
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and departmental forecasts.
• Monitor budget utilization across academic and administrative departments.
• Prepare MIS reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards for management review.
• Support profitability and cost analysis initiatives.
Audit and Internal Controls
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide required financial information.
• Ensure adherence to internal control policies and financial delegation matrices.
• Implement corrective actions arising from audit observations.
ERP and Process Improvement
• Operate and maintain accounting records within the University's ERP platform.
Educational Qualifications
Essential
• Master's Degree in Commerce (M.Com), Finance, Accounting, or equivalent from a recognized university.
Preferred
• CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA (Finance).
• Professional certifications in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or ERP systems.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
• 3 to 7 years of experience in Accounting and Finance.
Preferred
• Experience in a Private University, Educational Institution, Healthcare, IT Services, or Corporate Environment.
• Experience in ERP systems such as University ERPs Odoo, , Tally Prime, or Higher Education ERP platforms.
• Experience handling student fee accounting and statutory compliance.
Finance and Accounts
Bengaluru University Campus
Full-time
Manager Finance / Deputy Finance Controller / Finance Controller
careers@bengaluru.bbk.ac.uk
Officer of Finance and Accounts
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