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Accountant

at Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe · Mahe · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹2.7L – ₹4.4L / yr3–7 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Mahe, Puducherryfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Accountant
School
Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe
City
Mahe
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.7L – ₹4.4L per year
Experience
3–7 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Accountant salary in Mahe — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.7L
per year
Typical
₹3.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹4.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Accountant to join Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe in Mahe, Puducherry. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe in Mahe, Puducherry is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1929,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.7 LPA – ₹4.4 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe

Key facts about Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe

Key facts
Founded
1929
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
V K Sugathakumari
Affiliation #
2920066
Address
NEAR POLICE STATION MAHE, MAHE, Near Police Station Mahe, Mahe, Puducherry, 673310

Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1929, located in Mahe, Puducherry.

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