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    "description": "St. Marys Covent School, established 2005, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Mayurbhanj, Odisha.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.9 LPA–₹5.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Marys Covent School, established 2005, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Mayurbhanj, Odisha.\n\nThe school is hiring a Accountant. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.9 LPA–₹5.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n• Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n• Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n• Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n• Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n• A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n• Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n• Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the finance team running day-to-day accounts, reconciliations, GST/TDS and monthly MIS.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "File GST/TDS returns and support audits.",
    "Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.",
    "Process fee collection and reconciliations.",
    "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.",
    "Produce monthly MIS for leadership."
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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Accountant",
      "body": "Maintain school accounts in Tally/ERP, process fees and payroll, file statutory returns and support audits."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Accountant role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Accountant — St. Marys Covent School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Accountant?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Mayurbhanj), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    }
  ]
}