Assistant Executive/Executive - Finance & Accounts

* Architect a comprehensive accounting structure from the ground up, incorporating a tailored chart of accounts and robust internal controls for an education institute * Drive financial record management, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation of income, expenses, and transactions * Manage cash and bank transactions, implementing a daily/weekly reporting system to optimize fund utilization and reconciliation * Develop and lead a student billing system, tracking fee collection, dues, and outstanding payments to ensure revenue accuracy * Oversee expense and procurement control, verifying and recording expenses, and monitoring cost control across branches to ensure adherence to budget guidelines * Deliver timely and insightful financial reports, including monthly financial statements, P&L reports, and cash flow reports, to inform management decision-making * Coordinate payroll processing and adjustments, maintaining accurate payroll records in collaboration with HR * Ensure compliance with local financial regulations, preparing documents for internal and external audits, and maintaining tax-related documentation * Foster close relationships with cross-functional teams, including HR, Operations, and Inventory, to drive business outcomes and support * Design and implement a fully functional accounting system, complete with a proper chart of accounts, monthly financial reporting, cash control, and expense tracking and approval structure * Analyze and optimize financial processes, leveraging strong knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with accounting software to drive business growth * Drive process improvements, leveraging a system-building mindset, ownership, and accountability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment