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    "description": "An opening for a Accountant in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu at Shree Niketan Patasala. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Shree Niketan Patasala in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2021,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: as Accountant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:\n- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Shree Niketan Patasala academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
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  "descriptionText": "An opening for a Accountant in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu at Shree Niketan Patasala. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Shree Niketan Patasala in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2021,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: as Accountant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:\n• Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n• Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n• Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n• Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n• Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n• Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n• Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n• A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Shree Niketan Patasala academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring an Accountant comfortable with Tally/ERP, fees, payroll inputs and statutory filings.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Manage vendor payments and petty cash.",
    "Produce monthly MIS for leadership.",
    "Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.",
    "Process fee collection and reconciliations.",
    "Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions."
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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Accountant",
      "body": "Run day-to-day finance — vouchers, reconciliations, GST/TDS, fee collection and monthly MIS."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
    }
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Accountant role?",
      "a": "Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line \"Accountant application — Shree Niketan Patasala\"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shree Niketan Patasala and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Shree Niketan Patasala follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Accountant?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Accountant positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Accountant salary in Chengalpattu?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Chengalpattu. 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."
    }
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