Accountant
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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Maa Jinwani Public School
- City
- Dewas
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Dewas — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Accountant
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Why apply
- 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
Immediate opening: Accountant at Maa Jinwani Public School in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: Maa Jinwani Public School in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. 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 (₹2.8 LPA – ₹4.0 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 Maa Jinwani Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Accountant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Accountant roles in Dewas.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Maa Jinwani Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
What is the average Accountant salary in Dewas?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Dewas. 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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Maa Jinwani Public School
Key facts about Maa Jinwani Public School
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PRAMILA BAIRWA
- Affiliation #
- 1030435
Maa Jinwani Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Accountant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Accountant roles in Dewas (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Accountant band in Dewas (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
2. What experience is most relevant to a Accountant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Maa Jinwani Public School wants to picture you on day one.
3. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Accountant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Maa Jinwani Public School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. Why do you want to work at Maa Jinwani Public School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Dewas campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
6. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.