Finance Officer

The Finance Officer will be responsible for efficient and effective delivery of finance deliverables across India Network including effective budget management, monitoring financial performance and compliance indicators and other finance operations like accounts receivable. The role would also require review of major contracts for estates, getting best out of our contracts in terms of delivery and value for money. The person needs to be a proactive, well-qualified professional manager with experience in finance and procurement.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

The role is based in New Delhi, and the officer will be supporting the finance team (India), for day-to-day work and ad-hoc requests related to finance and procurement. The candidate needs to be an experienced, well-organised self-starter with drive, initiative, and personal skills. The officer should have proficient communication skills and effective liaising ability. The role will also be asked to help with other ad-hoc tasks as delegated by managers at any time. We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Budget and Reporting- 60%

• The candidate will be responsible for budget amendment and forecast on Hera for Estates, coordinating with Estate supervisors and budget holders to ensure timely submission of inputs to the deputy-head of finance.
• Conduct meeting with the Estates supervisors and do a detailed review of the forecast for each of the activity planned by the supervisor every month considering the contract value and purchase order value as well.
• Conduct a detailed analysis of budget and forecast for the sub-heads and further into account codes every month at post level and provide inputs to the deputy-head of finance. Monitors spend and look for opportunities to declare savings timely.
• Use Advanced excel skills to prepare smart spreadsheets for budget and forecasting.
• Consolidate and record inputs for claiming GST and VAT refunds. Ensure all purchase invoices are included across the post.
• Prepare reconciliation of credits received in BHC bank accounts and prepare debit memos/miscellaneous receipts.
• Prepare purchase orders for post vide requisitions raised and provide support to Accounts Payable Lead.

Contract Management and ensuring value for Money- 30%

• Review estate contracts and submit ideas on how we can be more efficient and generate value for money out of existing contracts.
• Conduct spends and trend analysis for vendors and submit reports on anomalies and ideas for improvements.
• Review and Monitor GPC spend across the post and identify opportunities for a single or framework contracts where usage reaches the threshold.

Monthly Finance Deliverables and Relationship management- 10%

• Managing relationship with OGD/PAG at the Network and conducting quarterly meetings to identify any issues they are facing.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.

• Minimum Education Qualification: Graduation in Commerce.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially in MS Excel

• Experience of working in a diplomatic mission, UN organisations or international organisation, etc. in same or similar role

• Attention to details - ensuring accuracy in data entry

• Ability to manage high volumes of deliverables, meet strict deadlines and ensure compliant processing of all financial payments.

• Experience in data reconciliation budget management, forecasting and actual analysis. understanding of invoices, contracts and etc.

• Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience & resilience

• Good customer service and communication skills

We will accept only online applications by 15 April 2026 (latest by 23:55 hours IST).