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Accountant

at Convent Of Jesus And Mary · Shimla · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹2.1L – ₹4.5L / yr1–5 yrsCloses 11 Aug
Shimla, Himachal Pradeshfull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Accountant
School
Convent Of Jesus And Mary
City
Shimla
State
Himachal Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.1L – ₹4.5L per year
Experience
1–5 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Accountant salary in Shimla — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.1L
per year
Typical
₹3.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹4.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Accountant

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Convent Of Jesus And Mary in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as our next Accountant. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Convent Of Jesus And Mary: a senior secondary institution in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1864,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
  • Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
  • Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
  • A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.1 LPA – ₹4.5 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Convent Of Jesus And Mary hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Can I negotiate the salary at Convent Of Jesus And Mary?

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Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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About the school

Convent Of Jesus And Mary

Key facts about Convent Of Jesus And Mary

Key facts
Founded
1864
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Sr. Greta De Souza
Affiliation #
630149
Address
SIMLA, Simla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171002

Convent Of Jesus And Mary is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1864, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

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