Account Assistant

Medicaps University is looking for a suitable candidate who can assist in the efficient functioning of the University's Finance & Accounts Department by maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing administrative support for accounting operations in accordance with University policies and applicable statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities Areas -

• Maintain books of accounts and accounting records accurately and timely.
• Prepare and record journal entries, vouchers, receipts, and payment entries.
• Ensure proper classification and posting of financial transactions in the accounting software.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Process student fee collections and maintain fee records.
• Reconcile fee collections with bank statements and ERP records.
• Generate fee reports and outstanding statements as required.
• Maintain receivable records from students, agencies, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Follow up for outstanding dues and prepare aging reports.
• Perform periodic bank reconciliation statements.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in compliance with Income Tax, GST, TDS, Professional Tax, PF, ESI, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with departments regarding financial matters.
• Prepare official correspondence related to finance and accounts.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the competent authority.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com.) from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

• Master's Degree in Commerce (M.Com.).
• MBA (Finance).
• CA (Inter), CMA (Inter), or equivalent professional qualification.
• Diploma/Certificate in Tally, ERP, or Financial Accounting.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts, preferably in a University, Higher Educational Institution, or a reputed organization.
• Experience in accounting software such as Tally, ERP, SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
• Experience in statutory compliance, payroll processing, and financial reporting will be preferred.