Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Chennai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
Accountant
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is accepting applications for a Accountant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar: a senior secondary institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a IB-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Accountant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.4 LPA – ₹5.0 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 CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Accountant salary in Chennai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Chennai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How do I apply for this Accountant vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
Key facts about CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
A leading international schools group is committed to excellence in independent education for children aged 3-19 years. Offering two of the most competitive and holistic international curricula, CIE and IB Diploma Programme, CPS Global School aims to nurture students to adapt to, deal with, and even welcome an ever changing and increasingly globalised environment.
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