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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- St. Xaviers School, Silvassa
- City
- Dadra And Nagar Haveli
- State
- Dadar & Nagar Haveli
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
Accountant salary in Dadra And Nagar Haveli — snapshot
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 19+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Xaviers School, Silvassa in Dadra And Nagar Haveli, Dadar & Nagar Haveli is seeking a Accountant who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: St. Xaviers School, Silvassa in Dadra And Nagar Haveli, Dadar & Nagar Haveli — a senior secondary setup, established 2007, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.7 LPA – ₹4.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Xaviers School, Silvassa. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Accountant salary in Dadra And Nagar Haveli?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Accountant roles in Dadra And Nagar Haveli. 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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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Key facts about St. Xaviers School, Silvassa
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RONALD EZAK D SOUZA
- Affiliation #
- 3030006
St. Xaviers School, Silvassa is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Dadra And Nagar Haveli, Dadar & Nagar Haveli.
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