Senior Finance Officer

1. POSITION VACANT: Senior Finance Officer, International Not-for-Profit, New Delhi

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a respected international not-for-profit research and development organisation focused on developing and delivering innovative treatments for diseases that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations in low-income regions. Working through global partnerships, scientific innovation and open collaboration, the organisation addresses critical gaps in healthcare and helps improve access to treatment for some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities.

3. ROLE OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Officer (SFO) with a strong exposure to Global Accounting and Accounts Payable services. The role is a hands-on individual-contributor position, with primary responsibility for supporting the organisation’s operations both in the region and globally.

The SFO shall ensure accurate transaction processing, timely payments, robust accounting entries, financial closing support, balance-sheet reconciliations, audit readiness and adherence to financial policies and internal controls. The incumbent shall also contribute to the standardisation, continuous improvement and digitalisation of finance processes. Sound conceptual accounting knowledge, accuracy, quality of work and consistent delivery against timelines are central to success in the role.

4. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Accounts Payable and Transaction Processing

(1) Receive and verify invoices, including contractual details, bank information, budget availability and supporting documentation, ensuring completeness and compliance;

(2) Record invoices accurately and promptly in the ERP system, applying the appropriate posting date, General Ledger account, description, project code and other required classifications;

(3) Route invoices electronically to the appropriate budget managers and holders in accordance with the Signature Policy, and follow up proactively on pending, incomplete or held invoices;

(4) Ensure the timely resolution of accounting and payment-related issues raised by internal stakeholders, employees and suppliers;

(5) Apply sound accounting principles while booking expenses and processing entries, with particular attention to debit/credit treatment, accuracy and supporting evidence;

(6) Support the implementation of finance policies and internal-control requirements across office operations.

B. Vendor Management, Payments and Finance Systems

(1) Create, review and maintain vendor records in accordance with internal-control requirements, including checks for duplicate entries  and inconsistencies in vendor posting;

(2) Prepare and process multi-currency and international payments in accordance with segregation-of-duties requirements;

(3) Respond to payment queries, issue payment confirmations and investigate returned or rejected payments with banks and other stakeholders;

(4) Participate in the testing, implementation, training and ongoing maintenance of Purchase Order and related finance systems, ensuring that invoices and payments are appropriately linked to contractual terms and purchase orders;

(5) Contribute actively to accounting-system, digitalisation and other finance-related information systems and technology projects.

C. Financial Closing, Audit and Controls

(1) Prepare recurring journal entries, accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and properly supported;

(2) Review Accounts Payable ageing and resolve outstanding or long-pending items;

(3) Support monthly, half-yearly and annual financial closing processes in accordance with defined task lists and timelines;

(4) Assist with balance-sheet reconciliations, country-specific audit requests, donor-reporting requirements and other compliance reviews;

(5) Support month-end and year-end accounting for Indian entities and provide back-up payment and accounting support to other regional offices, as required;

(6) Contribute to the updating and strengthening of internal-control manuals, workflows and finance procedures.

D. Stakeholder Collaboration and Additional Responsibilities

(1) Work closely with budget managers, budget holders and colleagues across regional and global teams to ensure coordinated and timely execution of finance processes;

(2) Liaise professionally with banks, suppliers, external auditors, vendors and partners on routine finance and accounting matters;

(3) Train or brief colleagues on relevant finance and accounting processes, policies and systems, as required;

(4) Undertake special projects and other responsibilities appropriate to the role under the guidance of the Finance Manager.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce. A Masters or professional accounting qualification and/or relevant postgraduate degree shall be highly desirable.

Experience:

(1) At least six years of relevant experience in accounting or finance operations;

(2) Proven experience of managing end-to-end accounting and Accounts Payable processes in an international organisation, non-profit, multinational corporation or shared-services environment;

(3) Demonstrated practical experience of General Ledger processes, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, ageing, reconciliations and financial closing support;

(4) Experience of internal controls, audit requirements, supporting documentation and multi-currency transactions;

(5) Prior experience of supporting geographically dispersed stakeholders and working effectively in a matrix environment.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

(1) Sound conceptual knowledge of accounting, including the correct application of debit/credit principles and accurate booking of expenses and transactions;

(2) Strong hands-on experience of ERP systems;

(3) Good understanding of Accounts Payable and General Ledger processes, internal controls and audit requirements;

(4) Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;

(5) Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in additional languages such French, Spanish or Portuguese shall be desirable but is not mandatory;

(6) Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across cultures, functions and time zones.

Behavioural Attributes:

(1) High levels of accuracy, reliability, ownership and attention to detail;

(2) Ability to deliver high-quality work, meet timelines and manage competing operational priorities;

(3) Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a disciplined approach to identifying and resolving accounting errors and exceptions;

(4) Collaborative mindset, service orientation and ability to work effectively with regional and global teams;

(5) Adaptability, cultural sensitivity and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross annual compensation budgeted for the position is at par with industry standards along with comprehensive benefits. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history

7. LOCATION AND WORK ARRANGEMENT: New Delhi

8. REFERENCE: SFO-INPO

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply by or before August 23, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to undertake a supervised technical test focused on accounting fundamentals and Accounts Payable/Receivable processes, followed by interviews with the organisation’s Finance team.