Associate Manager, Accounts

Role overview

The Accounts Manager will work closely with the Finance Manager and lead a team of 4-5 Associates to own end-to-end accounting, compliance, and financial control functions at iTeach Schools. While core systems are in place and integrated across functions (HR, finance, program operations), the organisation is at a stage where strong ownership, tighter controls, and improved closure discipline are required to support scale. This role is critical in ensuring that accounting, compliance, and audit readiness move from dependency-driven execution to structured, reliable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting, reconciliations, and monthly/annual closure
• Ensure accurate, complete, and audit-ready books
• Maintain books in an audit-ready state at all times
• Drive strong closure discipline and zero unexplained open items
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance (FCRA, TDS, GST, PF, ESIC, Income Tax)
• Lead statutory, internal, and donor audits end-to-end
• Maintain continuous audit readiness and close queries efficiently
• Review and approve payments, reimbursements, and payroll
• Ensure policy adherence, correct statutory deductions, and expense classification
• Strengthen financial controls and prevent errors/leakages
• Ensure all transactions are correctly mapped to budgets and grants
• Flag overruns, misallocations, and risks proactively
• Maintain strong linkage between books and budget tracking
• Strengthen SOPs, workflows, and internal controls
• Improve procurement-to-payment processes and overall financial hygiene
• Identify and fix process gaps and inefficiencies
• Manage and build capacity of a team of 4-5 associates
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders

Prerequisites

• Semi-qualified CA (mandatory)
• 3+ years post-articleship experience in:
  • Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Compliance
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • TDS, GST, Income Tax
  • PF, ESIC
  • FCRA (preferred)
• Prior experience in:
  • NGO / grant-based organisations (preferred)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to drive closure and accountability
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in Excel and Tally / ERP systems

Location

• Navi Mumbai (with periodic travel to Pune or other locations as required)

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