Pinewoods International High School & Junior College invites applications for a Accountant in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Pinewoods International High School & Junior College: a senior secondary institution in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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 at a glance:
Market-aligned salary (₹2.3 LPA – ₹4.4 LPA).
Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Pinewoods International High School & Junior College instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

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About the school

Pinewoods International High School & Junior College

Key facts

Founded: 1986
Board: ICSE
Type: Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Address

Ring Road, Near Ghatjai Temple, Ring Road, Near Ghatjai Temple, Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani, 412805

Get directions 7774004666‬ pinewoodsints@gmail.com Visit website

Pinewoods International High School & Junior College is co-educational residential institution run by Mahatma Laxmanji Arya Educational Public Charitable Trust in Panchgani. Here in pinewoods, the institution clean, happy and safe atmosphere together with the benefits of modern facilities and educational technology with in traditional Indian cultural and moral framework. The institution ethos is formal and disciplined approach to both academic and leisure activities. Development of mind, strong character, will-power and personality are not achieved by chance but are brought about by policy designed to achieve them. Similarly, knowledge, skill and moral attitudes are acquired through curriculum decided by institution

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