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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Himalaya International School
- City
- Dharamshala
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹1.9L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Dharamshala — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Himalaya International School requires a Accountant in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Himalaya International School in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.9 LPA – ₹5.2 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Himalaya International School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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 write an application email for this Accountant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Accountant application — Himalaya International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Himalaya International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
What qualifications are required for a Accountant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Accountant listing is usually welcome.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Himalaya International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average Accountant salary in Dharamshala?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Dharamshala. 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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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Key facts about Himalaya International School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Himalaya International School is a co-educational residential cum day school that fosters the development of each student. At Dhamnod, in the first year school will start its classes from Nursery to Class VIII and will upgrade by a class every year. In addition to a stimulating and caring environment, Himalaya offers :An emphasis on respect, appreciation, tolerance & stress free environment and the promotion of a lifelong love of learning.A challenging and engaging curriculum that is carefully designed to form a continuum from early childhood through high school.Access to the latest technology in and out of the classroom, including state-of-the art computer & language labs, fully equipped libraries, and digital classrooms throughout the campus.
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