Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Cheddilal Govt. High School
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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Accountant
at Cheddilal Govt. High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Cheddilal Govt. High School is looking for a Accountant in Puducherry, Puducherry to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Cheddilal Govt. High School in Puducherry, Puducherry is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1940,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: as Accountant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹5.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Cheddilal Govt. High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How do I apply for this Accountant vacancy?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Where exactly is Cheddilal Govt. High School located?
The school is in Puducherry, Puducherry. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Cheddilal Govt. High School
Key facts about Cheddilal Govt. High School
- Founded
- 1940
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- DARLING VINCE INDIRA
- Affiliation #
- 2920129
Cheddilal Govt. High School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1940, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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