Position: Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Commerce & Accountancy

Department: Academics / Curriculum

Location: Harvest International School, Bangalore

Reporting To: Head of Principal / Curriculum Head

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary The Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Commerce & Accountancy will be responsible for providing strong subject expertise in Commerce and Accountancy and supporting the development, review, and enhancement of curriculum and academic content.

The role will focus particularly on Accountancy, along with Commerce-related subjects, and will involve curriculum planning, content development, assessment design, academic quality assurance, and providing subject-specific support to teachers. The SME will ensure that all learning resources are accurate, curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate, and designed to develop students' conceptual understanding and application skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, review, and enhance curriculum content for Commerce and Accountancy in alignment with the school's academic framework.
- Take primary responsibility for Accountancy content, ensuring strong conceptual accuracy and appropriate progression of topics.
- Develop lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, study materials, case studies, activities, assignments, and other academic resources.
- Create engaging and application-oriented learning resources that encourage analytical and financial thinking.
- Develop and review content covering areas such as:
- Basic Accounting Principles and Concepts
- Journal, Ledger and Trial Balance
- Depreciation and Adjustments
- Financial Statements
- Partnership Accounts
- Company Accounts
- Cash Flow Statements
- Accounting Ratios
- Financial Analysis
- Business Studies and Commerce concepts
- Economics-related concepts, where applicable
- Develop differentiated learning resources according to students' learning levels and abilities.
- Design formative and summative assessments, question papers, question banks, assignments, projects, and competency-based questions.
- Prepare answer keys, marking schemes, rubrics, and assessment guidelines.




- Ensure questions and assessments test conceptual understanding, application, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Review and quality-check academic content for factual, conceptual, grammatical, and numerical accuracy.
- Audit existing curriculum resources and recommend improvements wherever required.
- Support the development of curriculum maps, scope and sequence, learning outcomes, and assessment plans.
- Collaborate with teachers and academic leaders to identify learning gaps and develop appropriate academic interventions.
- Provide subject-specific guidance and academic support to Commerce and Accountancy teachers.
- Conduct workshops, training sessions, and academic orientation programmes for teachers when required.
- Review textbooks, reference materials, digital resources, and supplementary learning content.
- Ensure appropriate integration of real-world examples, business scenarios, financial literacy, and current developments in Commerce and Accountancy.
- Stay updated with changes in curriculum frameworks, examination patterns, teaching methodologies, and subject-specific developments.
- Support innovative and technology-enabled approaches to teaching Commerce and Accountancy.
- Maintain proper documentation and version control of curriculum and academic resources.
- Work closely with the Curriculum and Academic teams to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
- Undertake any other academic responsibilities assigned by the reporting authority.

Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Commerce / Accountancy / Finance / Economics or a related discipline.
- B.Ed. is preferred.
- CA / CMA / CS qualification or professional accounting certification will be an added advantage.
- Strong academic background in Accountancy is essential.




- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of CBSE / ISC / IB curriculum will be an advantage.

Experience
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in teaching Commerce / Accountancy, curriculum development, academic content development, or a similar role.
- Strong experience teaching Accountancy at the senior secondary level is preferred.
- Experience in developing curriculum, assessments, question banks, and academic resources.
- Prior experience as a Senior Accountancy Teacher, Commerce Coordinator, Subject Matter Expert, Curriculum Developer, or Academic Content Developer will be preferred.
- Experience working with academic and curriculum teams is desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies
- Excellent subject knowledge in Accountancy and Commerce.
- Strong conceptual and numerical ability.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong curriculum planning and content development skills.
- Ability to develop competency-based and application-oriented assessments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proofreading and editing skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to simplify complex accounting concepts for students.
- Good understanding of different learning levels and pedagogical approaches.
- Ability to incorporate real-world business and financial examples into learning content.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital learning tools.
- Strong collaboration, organisation, and time-management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality, accuracy, and relevance of Commerce and Accountancy content.
- Timely completion of curriculum and content-development projects.
- Alignment of resources with curriculum standards and learning outcomes.
- Quality of assessments, question banks, and evaluation materials.
- Accuracy of numerical problems, solutions, and marking schemes.
- Teacher feedback on the usability and effectiveness of academic resources.
- Contribution towards curriculum enhancement and academic innovation.
- Effectiveness of academic support and training provided to teachers.

📌 Subject Matter Expert - Commerce (Accountancy) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Harvest International School, Bangalore
📍 Bengaluru