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Position Title: Accounts ManagerOrganization: Kidzonia PreschoolLocation: Navi Mumbai (Head Office)Department: Finance & AccountsReporting To: Head – Finance / CFO (Managing Director / Founder )Role Purpose:The Accounts Manager is responsible for end-to-end accounting, financial controls, statutory compliance, reporting, and financial support for Kidzonia Preschool, covering corporate office, company-owned centers, and franchise operations. The role ensures financial accuracy, compliance, transparency, and timely reporting to support business growth.Key Objectives:Maintain accurate and compliant financial recordsEnsure statutory and tax complianceStrengthen financial controls and audit readinessSupport management with timely financial insightsKey Responsibilities:1. Accounting & BookkeepingManage day-to-day accounting operations, including:General ledger maintenanceJournal entries and adjustmentsBank, cash, and inter-company reconciliationsEnsure accurate recording of:Franchise feesRoyalty incomeSchool fees (company-owned centers)Vendor payments and expensesMaintain proper accounting records in ERP / accounting software2. Financial Reporting & MISPrepare and present:Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsProfit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reportsGenerate MIS reports for management, including:Center-wise performanceFranchise revenue and collectionsBudget vs actual analysisSupport management decision-making with financial insights3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost ControlAssist in preparation of:Annual budgetsFinancial forecastsMonitor expenses and highlight variancesSupport cost optimization initiatives across departmentsTrack ROI and unit economics for centers and franchises4. Statutory Compliance & TaxationEnsure compliance with:GST (returns, reconciliations, audits)TDS (deductions, payments, returns)Income Tax provisionsCoordinate with tax consultants and auditorsHandle notices, assessments, and departmental queriesEnsure timely payment of statutory dues5. Accounts Payable & Receivable ManagementOversee:Vendor payments and ageingEmployee reimbursements and advancesTrack:Franchise fee and royalty receivablesCenter fee collectionsFollow up on outstanding dues and support recovery efforts6. Payroll & Employee Compensation SupportCoordinate payroll processing with HR:Salary disbursementsStatutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT)Ensure payroll compliance and accurate accounting entriesManage payroll-related reconciliations and records7. Audit & Internal ControlsPrepare for:Statutory auditsInternal auditsGST and tax auditsEnsure availability of:Supporting documentsReconciliations and schedulesStrengthen internal controls to prevent errors and fraudImplement audit observations and corrective actions8. Franchise & Center Finance SupportSupport franchise team with:Franchise agreement financial clausesFee structures and invoicingGuide franchise partners on:Royalty calculationsReporting formatsMonitor compliance with financial terms of franchise agreements9. Banking, Cash Flow & TreasuryManage:Bank accounts and transactionsCash flow planning and monitoringCoordinate with banks for:Facilities, if anyDocumentation and complianceEnsure adequate liquidity for operations
10. Documentation & Record ManagementMaintain proper documentation for:Contracts and agreementsInvoices and vouchersStatutory recordsEnsure data accuracy and confidentialitySupport digitization and process improvementsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Accuracy and timeliness of financial reportsStatutory compliance adherence (zero penalties)Audit closure timelinesReceivables ageing and collectionsBudget variance controlStakeholder ManagementInternalManagement & FoundersFranchise Development TeamOperations & Academics TeamsHR & AdminExternalAuditors and Tax ConsultantsBanks and Financial InstitutionsRegulatory AuthoritiesVendors and Franchise PartnersQualifications & ExperienceEducational / / CA-Inter / CMA-InterCA / CMA preferred for senior profilesExperience6–12+ years of experience in:Accounts & finance rolesEducation / franchise / retail industry preferredStrong hands-on experience with:GST and TDSERP / accounting software (Tally, Zoho, SAP, etc.)Skills & CompetenciesStrong accounting and compliance knowledgeAnalytical and detail-oriented mindsetERP and Excel proficiencyTime management and multitasking abilityStrong coordination and communication skillsHigh integrity and confidentialityWorking HoursFull-time, office-based roleExtended hours during audits and month-end closuresCompensation & Benefits Competitive fixed salaryStatutory benefits as per company policyCareer ProgressionSenior Accounts ManagerFinance ControllerHead – Finance / CFO

Accounts Manager - Navi Mumbai

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