Accounts Manager

Account Manager – Finance, Accounts & Compliance

Eduprogress and Research Pvt. Ltd. | Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Salary: ₹35,000–₹50,000 per month (Consolidated)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Location: Thaltej, Ahmedabad

About Eduprogress

Eduprogress and Research Pvt. Ltd. is a specialised project management and consulting organisation working at the intersection of higher education, research, skill development, institutional transformation, and CSR initiatives.

We partner with public and private sector organisations to conceptualise, plan, develop, and implement strategic projects. Our services span feasibility studies, institutional development, strategic planning, accreditation and rankings, international collaborations, admissions and digital marketing, research and innovation, fundraising, and institutional management.

With a lean team of approximately 20–25 professionals and a growing client base across Gujarat and other parts of India, Eduprogress offers a professional environment where individual ownership, sound judgement, accountability, and the ability to contribute beyond functional boundaries are highly valued.

Visit: www.eduprogress.co.in

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to independently manage the organisation's finance and accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting, banking coordination, and project-related commercial transactions.

This opportunity is particularly suited to professionals who have worked in consulting firms, project management organisations, management advisory firms, or other specialised professional services organisations and understand the financial and operational requirements of a growing, multi-project business.

The successful candidate will work closely with the management and project teams, ensuring financial discipline, timely compliance, accurate reporting, and efficient financial operations while supporting the organisation's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Maintain books of accounts, prepare monthly financial statements, Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets, and cash flow statements using Tally Prime/ERP.
• Budgeting & Fund Management: Prepare budgets, monitor expenditure against approved budgets, manage cash flow and fund flow, and provide timely financial updates to management.
• Project & Commercial Accounting: Prepare client invoices against purchase orders and project milestones, coordinate with project teams, track collections, and monitor outstanding receivables and payables.
• Payroll & Statutory Compliance: Process salaries, calculate applicable statutory deductions, and coordinate GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory filings and payments.
• Vendor & Payment Management: Manage vendor empanelment and payments after obtaining requisite approvals, verify supporting documents, and oversee petty cash and routine business expenses.
• Banking & Investments: Handle banking correspondence, maintain investment records, and coordinate transactions relating to deposits, mutual funds, and other approved investments, as applicable.
• Audit & Documentation: Coordinate internal and statutory audits, liaise with auditors and tax consultants, and maintain accurate physical and digital financial records.
• Management Support: Assist management in financial planning, expenditure control, compliance monitoring, and process improvements.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance, Candidates with M.Com, or relevant professional qualifications will be preferred.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, and compliance, preferably in a consulting, professional services, project-based, or SME environment.
• Prior experience in independently managing end-to-end accounts and finance operations for a small or mid-sized organisation will be an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on proficiency in Tally Prime/ERP 9 and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, income tax, payroll accounting, and applicable statutory compliance.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, cash flow projections, budgets, and management reports.
• Experience in client billing, purchase order-based invoicing, receivables tracking, vendor payments, and bank reconciliation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for professional correspondence with management, clients, banks, auditors, vendors, and consultants.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, integrity, and a high degree of ownership.

Who Should Apply?

We are particularly interested in professionals who enjoy working in a lean, professionally managed consulting environment, where the role involves independent responsibility, direct interaction with management, and exposure to multiple projects and business operations.

Candidates seeking a role limited to routine data entry or narrowly defined accounting tasks may find this position less suitable. We value professionals who can take ownership, identify improvements, and contribute to building robust financial systems as the organisation grows.

Compensation & Work Location

• Monthly Compensation: ₹35,000–₹50,000 consolidated, depending on qualifications, experience, and suitability.
• Location: Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.

If you have relevant experience and are looking for an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a growing consulting organisation, we invite you to apply.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person