Accountant — Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School, Chennai

Est. 1989
₹3.1L – ₹4.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site2–6 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Oct
● posted 24 Jun

Job description

Overview

An opening for a Accountant in Chennai, Tamilnadu at Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1989, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.1 LPA – ₹4.3 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

What you'll handle

·Produce monthly MIS for leadership.
·Manage vendor payments and petty cash.
·File GST/TDS returns and support audits.
·Run payroll inputs and statutory deductions.
·Process fee collection and reconciliations.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
M S JAYASRI
PRINCIPAL
1930138
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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