Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru
- City
- Chikkamagaluru
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Chikkamagaluru — snapshot
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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.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Accountant in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka at Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2005, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.1 LPA – ₹5.3 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Can I negotiate the salary at Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Accountant job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
What is the average Accountant salary in Chikkamagaluru?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Chikkamagaluru. 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.
How much experience do I need for this Accountant role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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Key facts about Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANDHYA K M
- Affiliation #
- 820064
Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Chikkamagaluru is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka.
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