Job Description

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

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Department: Academics / Curriculum

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Location: Harvest International School, Bangalore

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Reporting To: Head of Principal / Curriculum Head

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Employment Type: Full-time

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Job Summary

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Develop, review, and enhance curriculum content for Commerce and Accountancy in alignment with the school's academic framework.
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- Take primary responsibility for Accountancy content, ensuring strong conceptual accuracy and appropriate progression of topics.
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- Develop lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, study materials, case studies, activities, assignments, and other academic resources.
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- Create engaging and application-oriented learning resources that encourage analytical and financial thinking.
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- Develop and review content covering areas such as:
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- Basic Accounting Principles and Concepts
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- Journal, Ledger and Trial Balance
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- Depreciation and Adjustments
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- Financial Statements
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- Partnership Accounts
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- Company Accounts
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- Cash Flow Statements
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- Accounting Ratios
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- Financial Analysis
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- Business Studies and Commerce concepts
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- Economics-related concepts, where applicable
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- Develop differentiated learning resources according to students' learning levels and abilities.
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- Design formative and summative assessments, question papers, question banks, assignments, projects, and competency-based questions.
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- Prepare answer keys, marking schemes, rubrics, and assessment guidelines.
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- Ensure questions and assessments test conceptual understanding, application, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
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- Review and quality-check academic content for factual, conceptual, grammatical, and numerical accuracy.
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- Audit existing curriculum resources and recommend improvements wherever required.
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- Support the development of curriculum maps, scope and sequence, learning outcomes, and assessment plans.
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- Collaborate with teachers and academic leaders to identify learning gaps and develop appropriate academic interventions.
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- Provide subject-specific guidance and academic support to Commerce and Accountancy teachers.
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- Conduct workshops, training sessions, and academic orientation programmes for teachers when required.
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- Review textbooks, reference materials, digital resources, and supplementary learning content.
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- Ensure appropriate integration of real-world examples, business scenarios, financial literacy, and current developments in Commerce and Accountancy.
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- Stay updated with changes in curriculum frameworks, examination patterns, teaching methodologies, and subject-specific developments.
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- Support innovative and technology-enabled approaches to teaching Commerce and Accountancy.
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- Maintain proper documentation and version control of curriculum and academic resources.
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- Work closely with the Curriculum and Academic teams to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
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- Undertake any other academic responsibilities assigned by the reporting authority.
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Qualifications

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- Master's Degree in Commerce / Accountancy / Finance / Economics or a related discipline.
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- B.Ed. is preferred.
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- CA / CMA / CS qualification or skilled accounting certification will be an added advantage.
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- Strong academic background in Accountancy is essential.
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- Excellent written and spoken English.
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- Knowledge of CBSE / ISC / IB curriculum will be an advantage.
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Experience

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

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

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- Quality, accuracy, and relevance of Commerce and Accountancy content.
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- Timely completion of curriculum and content-development projects.
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- Alignment of resources with curriculum standards and learning outcomes.
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- Quality of assessments, question banks, and evaluation materials.
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- Accuracy of numerical problems, solutions, and marking schemes.
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- Teacher feedback on the usability and effectiveness of academic resources.
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- Contribution towards curriculum enhancement and academic innovation.
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- Effectiveness of academic support and training provided to teachers.
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📌 Subject Matter Expert - Commerce (Accountancy) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Harvest International School, Bangalore
📍 Bengaluru