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    "description": "An opening for a Accountant in Chennai, Tamilnadu at Jain Vidyaashram. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Jain Vidyaashram, established 1996, runs as a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the Accountant is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Day to day, you will:\n- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.\n- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.3 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Jain Vidyaashram. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.",
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  "descriptionText": "An opening for a Accountant in Chennai, Tamilnadu at Jain Vidyaashram. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Jain Vidyaashram, established 1996, runs as a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the Accountant is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Day to day, you will:\n• Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n• Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n• Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n• Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n• Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n• A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n• Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n• Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.\n• A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.3 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Jain Vidyaashram. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring an Accountant comfortable with Tally/ERP, fees, payroll inputs and statutory filings.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Manage vendor payments and petty cash.",
    "Produce monthly MIS for leadership.",
    "Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.",
    "File GST/TDS returns and support audits.",
    "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Accountant",
      "body": "Maintain school accounts in Tally/ERP, process fees and payroll, file statutory returns and support audits."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Chennai",
      "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Accountant salary in Chennai?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Jain Vidyaashram follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "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."
    }
  ]
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