Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
Accountant salary in Chennai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Accountant
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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
An opening for a Accountant in Chennai, Tamilnadu at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1989, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: the Accountant sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.6 LPA – ₹5.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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What is the salary for this Accountant role?
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What is the average Accountant salary in Chennai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Accountant pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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 write an application email for this Accountant role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063
Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063
- Founded
- 1989
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- V GOWRILAKSHMI
- Affiliation #
- 1930147
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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