Accountant — St. Joseph's College, Coonoor

Est. 1888
₹19,500–44,500 /month(₹2.4L–5.4L /yr)ICSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 12 Nov
● posted 9 Jun
Experience
1–6 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

St. Joseph's College is hiring a Accountant in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. A full-time role — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St. Joseph's College, established 1888, is a senior secondary campus in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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:

  • Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
  • Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
  • Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
  • Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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 (₹2.4 LPA – ₹5.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Joseph's College academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE 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.
·Process fee collection and reconciliations.
·Maintain school books in Tally/ERP.
·File GST/TDS returns and support audits.

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Coonoor.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
St. Joseph's College
ICSE · Coonoor · Est. 1888 · 40:1 students per teacher
1888
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
40:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

St. Joseph's College lists ₹19,500–44,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.

Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 1–6 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.

How do I apply?

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