Finance Incharge
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Key facts
- Role
- Finance Incharge
- School
- Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School
- City
- Dharwad
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
Finance Incharge salary in Dharwad — snapshot
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Finance Incharge
at Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School
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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
Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School in Dharwad, Karnataka is accepting applications for a Finance Incharge. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School, established 2016, is a secondary school in Dharwad, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: the Finance Incharge 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.2 LPA – ₹5.5 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How much experience do I need for this Finance Incharge role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How do I apply for this Finance Incharge vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What questions are asked in a Finance Incharge interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Dharwad), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School
Key facts about Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SILVIN SEQUEIRA
- Affiliation #
- 830790
Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Dharwad, Karnataka.
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Interview questions & answers for Finance Incharge
Common questions Indian schools ask for Finance Incharge roles in Dharwad (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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.
2. What experience is most relevant to a Finance Incharge 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 — Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School wants to picture you on day one.
3. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
4. 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".
5. Why do you want to work at Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Dharwad campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. 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 Finance Incharge brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Presentation Convent Lower Higher Primary English Medium School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.