Chartered Accountant:Head-Accounts and Finance

Chartered Accountant Head of Accounts & Finance

DPS Dwarka Expressway

Full-Time (On-roll)

School Management Committee

The Chartered Accountant will serve as the financial custodian of DPS Dwarka Expressway , taking complete ownership of the schools financial health, statutory compliance, and governance. The role requires a hands-on leader who not only manages accounts but also guides management with sound financial judgment , ensures compliance with education sector regulations, and builds robust financial systems for long-term sustainability.

• Act as the single point of accountability for all financial matters of the school
• Ensure books of accounts reflect a true and fair view at all times
• Safeguard school funds and ensure ethical, transparent financial practices
• Strengthen governance by implementing strong internal controls and checks

• Lead the annual budgeting exercise in close coordination with the Principal and Management
• Track financial performance against approved budgets and proactively flag risks or deviations
• Support leadership in planning capital expenditure, infrastructure expansion, and long-term financial sustainability
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights for decision-making

• Take end-to-end responsibility for compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements including Income Tax, TDS, PF, ESI, GST (if applicable), and labour laws
• Ensure the school remains audit-ready and compliance-safe at all times
• Represent the school confidently before auditors, consultants, and statutory authorities
• Keep management informed of regulatory changes impacting school finances

• Lead statutory and internal audits with zero tolerance for non-compliance
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions
• Identify financial and compliance risks early and put preventive controls in place
• Maintain strong documentation and audit trails aligned with best practices

• Oversee end-to-end fee management including structuring, collection, reconciliation, and reporting
• Ensure fee processes remain transparent, compliant, and parent-friendly
• Monitor outstanding dues and work with internal teams to ensure timely recovery
• Provide management with accurate fee projections and cash flow visibility

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Oversee statutory deductions and compliance related to salaries
• Support HR in structuring compensation, increments, and compliance-aligned pay practices
• Act as a financial advisor on staff cost planning and controls

• Review and approve all major vendor payments and contracts from a financial and compliance standpoint
• Ensure timely payments while maintaining strict cost discipline
• Monitor procurement expenses and identify cost-optimization opportunities
• Strengthen vendor reconciliation and accountability processes

• Head the Accounts & Finance Department with full ownership of deliverables and timelines
• Mentor and upskill the finance team, fostering accountability and accuracy
• Set clear performance standards and review team outputs regularly
• Build a process-driven, audit-ready finance function aligned with school values

• Draft, review, and implement finance-related policies and SOPs
• Drive standardization, automation, and process improvements in accounting and reporting
• Ensure alignment of finance policies with DPS standards and education-sector norms

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
• 710+ years of post-qualification experience , preferably in education, institutions, or service organizations
• Prior experience in independently handling accounts, audits, and compliance is essential

• A leader, not just a book-keeper
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and confidentiality
• Strong coordination with school leadership and internal stakeholders
• Ability to balance compliance, transparency, and operational practicality