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Key facts
- Role
- Accountant
- School
- Zaitoon International School
- City
- Palakkad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Jul 20266 days left
Accountant salary in Palakkad — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 32+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Accountant at Zaitoon International School in Palakkad, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Zaitoon International School in Palakkad, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Accountant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.6 LPA – ₹4.9 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Zaitoon International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Accountant 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.
What is the salary for this Accountant role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Zaitoon International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Where exactly is Zaitoon International School located?
The school is in Palakkad, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Can I negotiate the salary at Zaitoon International School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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Key facts about Zaitoon International School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MUHAMMAD MUBASHIR
- Affiliation #
- 930466
Zaitoon International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Palakkad, Kerala.
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