Accountant

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is hiring a Accountant in Kannur, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, established 1987, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kannur, Kerala — 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. Role: the Accountant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹1.9 LPA – ₹2.2 LPA).
• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.