About Us

Thinkers’

- Valley World School is a recent school in Jaipur, founded by an established education family with a long-standing heritage in schooling in India. Set within a 20-acre campus, the School carries that heritage forward while rethinking education for a changing world, rooted in the character and culture of Jaipur, yet looking confidently to the future. At its heart is a belief in nurturing the whole human being. Developing not only what a young person knows, but how they think, who they become and what they contribute.

The School will offer the Cambridge curriculum through an inquiry-led, project-based approach, balancing academic rigour with curiosity, creativity, reflection and real-world engagement. By bringing together the strengths of a rigorous international education with a distinctly Indian understanding of human development, Thinkers’
- Valley seeks to develop young people who can think deeply, navigate complexity and engage with the world with wisdom, courage and capability.

Job Summary The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting operations, processing transactions and ensuring timely reconciliations and compliance with the School’s financial procedures.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and Administration team, the Accountant will support payments, payroll, expense tracking and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Bookkeeping

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts, including recording day-to-day financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Prepare and maintain journal entries, ledgers, vouchers and supporting documentation for income, expenses, assets and liabilities.
- Record receipts, fee collections, invoices, credit notes and other financial entries accurately and within the required timelines.
- Ensure entries are supported by appropriate bills, invoices, approvals and other source documents.
- Assist with periodic closing of accounts and provide schedules or supporting details required for review.

Financial Transactions and Record Management

- Process and record authorised receipts, payments, reimbursements and other financial transactions in accordance with School procedures.
- Maintain records of bank transactions, cash transactions and payment references, ensuring that documentation is complete and traceable.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate or flag discrepancies, unmatched entries and pending transactions.
- Maintain an organised filing system for financial records, vouchers, invoices, receipts and payment proofs, digitally and physically where required.
- Handle financial information with accuracy, discretion and confidentiality.

Payroll and Staff Finance Support

- Assist in compiling monthly payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, new onboarded employees, exits, approved changes and other authorised adjustments.




- Verify payroll-related information against approved records and coordinate with HR to resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
- Maintain records of salary payments, staff reimbursements, advances and other approved employee-related financial transactions.
- Assist in preparing salary statements and supporting schedules for review, payment and accounting entries.
- Maintain confidentiality of salary and employee financial information and refer payroll queries or exceptions to the authorised person.

Financial Compliance and Documentation

- Maintain financial records and supporting documentation in line with applicable statutory requirements, accounting practices and School policies.
- Assist in collating information and documents required for tax filings, statutory payments, audits and other compliance activities, under appropriate supervision.
- Track due dates for recurring financial submissions and payments, and flag upcoming deadlines or missing documentation to the reporting manager.
- Ensure invoices, bills, expense claims and payment requests contain the required details and approvals before processing.
- Support internal and external audits by organising records, preparing schedules and providing requested supporting documents.

Procurement, Vendor Payments and Expense Management

- Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders, quotations, delivery or service confirmations and approved terms, as applicable.
- Prepare payment requests and supporting documents for authorised vendor payments, ensuring approvals are in place before processing.
- Maintain vendor records, invoices, payment status, outstanding balances and relevant correspondence.
- Record and track school expenses, staff claims and reimbursements, checking that they are appropriately documented and approved.
- Follow up on pending invoices, payment queries, credit notes and vendor account discrepancies, escalating unresolved issues when necessary.

Financial Reporting and Reconciliation

- Prepare routine financial summaries, ledger extracts and supporting schedules for review by the Finance Manager or authorised leadership.
- Reconcile bank accounts, vendor accounts, fee receipts and other relevant ledger balances at defined intervals.
- Assist in tracking outstanding receivables, payables, advances and other balances, and highlight overdue or unusual items.
- Check the completeness and consistency of financial data before reports are submitted for review.
- Maintain reconciliation workings and supporting explanations for differences, adjustments and unresolved items.

Budget Tracking and Operational Finance Support

- Assist in tracking actual expenditure against approved budgets and recording expenses under the appropriate cost heads.




- Maintain expense trackers and provide updated information on commitments, payments made and outstanding amounts when requested.
- Support the Finance Manager and relevant departments by compiling financial information for operational planning and decision-making.
- Help monitor recurring costs, subscriptions, utilities and other routine payments, flagging unusual movements or upcoming renewals.
- Undertake other accounting and finance-related tasks as assigned, while following the School’s approval processes and financial controls.

Success will be measured through both service quality and operational effectiveness, including:

- Accurate and up-to-date books of accounts, financial records and supporting documentation.
- Timely recording of financial transactions, receipts, payments and expenses.
- Accurate bank reconciliations and timely resolution or escalation of discrepancies.
- Efficient processing of payroll inputs, staff reimbursements and authorised payments.
- Complete and organised financial documentation to support audits and statutory compliance.
- Accurate verification and processing of vendor invoices, expense claims and payment requests.
- Timely preparation of financial reports, statements and reconciliation schedules.
- Effective tracking of expenses, outstanding payments and budget utilisation.
- Adherence to the School’s financial policies, approval processes and internal controls.
- Strong coordination with HR, Administration, Procurement and other teams to ensure smooth financial operations.

Qualification

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field. A recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Significant experience in finance, accounting or financial management, ideally within a private, international or Cambridge school environment, with experience in accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting and compliance.
- Fluent in English and Hindi

THE HUMAN CAPACITIES OF THINKERS’

- VALLEY

Awareness –

- Thinking –
- Mastery - Humanity

At Thinkers’

- Valley, we believe education is about developing the capacities to live well, think deeply and contribute meaningfully. We nurture young people who are grounded in their humanity, aware, authentic, committed to mastery and guided by purpose. Through curiosity, reflection and meaningful challenge, they develop the wisdom, courage and capability to navigate complexity and shape their own lives.

These capacities shape our whole community, not just our students. They guide how we teach, lead and relate to one another. Rooted in Indian thought and enriched by contemporary international education, Thinkers’
- Valley seeks to develop people who grow in awareness, pursue mastery, live authentically and find meaningful ways to contribute.

Skills: payments,financial transactions,record keeping,bookkeeping,expense budget management,accounting,finance,documentation,payroll

📌 Accountant (Jaipur)
🏢 Thinkers' Valley World School
📍 Jaipur