Finance Officer

4 weeks ago

New Delhi, India Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Full time
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Job Subcategory MOD (Ministry of Defence) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

To provide support to the Defence Section ensuring the successful delivery of the UK/India Bi-Lateral Military Engagement programme. This will involve liaising with numerous agencies both international and in-country. This role will include being the Executive Assistant to the Defence Adviser which is a varied role and essential part to the efficient running of the Defence Section. 

As part of this role you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Defence Section Imprest Account and all financial related aspects of the Defence Section.

In addition, you will provide support to Defence Section staff with inward and outward visits, travel arrangements and all payments related matters.

This role includes being the Executive Assistant to the Defence Adviser. This includes managing their outer office, diary, house staff and other assistance required by the DA.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

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

Financial (50%)

Calculations of salary/overtime payments for the Defence section Country Based staff Process monthly returns by collating vouchers, invoices, bank statement, un-presented cheques, cash and cheque balance Maintain Imprest cash office Support to all Defence finance matters as required Assist Defence Section personnel in management of all expense administration

Administrative / Executive Assistant (50%)

Managing the Defence Advisers outer office Managing the Defence Advisers diary Assist with maintaining the Defence Sections contact database Assist with Defence Section visit programmes Support wider Defence activities as required, e.g. large delegations or events


Resources managed (staff and expenditure):  
Nil staff but managing the Defence Imprest expending £4,000 in Rupees per month

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
There are opportunities for online training via the MOD Intranet. 

Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):

The Defence Section exists to support both MOD and the High Commissioner’s objectives. It is a busy office with a mature, collaborative and collegiate approach. Flexibility is essential to the success in this role. The role will involve access to and handling of classified or sensitive commercial information. Therefore, applicant must already hold a minimum of the UK’s SC level of clearance or be able to achieve it. Because of the security clearance requirement mentioned above, only nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply: UK or other EU country, Canada, Australia, USA, New Zealand Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

1-2 years of administrative experience 1-2 years of finance experience Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to absorb information quickly and efficiently. Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and resourcefulness to efficiently search the web.

Language requirements:

Language: English Level of language required: Fluent Knowledge of Hindi language also beneficial for engaging with external stakeholders Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

Previous experience working with Imprest or Defence. Required behaviours Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 6 June 2024 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region South Asia & Afghanistan Country/Territory India Location (City) New Delhi Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency INR Salary INR 105,770 per month along with INR 54,806 Security Allowance plus 18% in lieu of Provident Fund & Superannuation Fund Start Date 1 July 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

The basic pay of INR 105,770 per month topped up with additional allowances shall be provided:

Security Allowance of INR 54,806 18% of the basic in lieu of Provident Fund & Superannuation Fund

A full breakdown of salary will be provided.

Additionally (if applicable) the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.

The following amounts may be deducted from your pay each month:

Notional tax at a flat rate of 20% of gross salary will be deducted by the BHC if you are not liable to pay local tax. This applies to all spouses and partners of UK-based officers posted to India. Staff who are not spouses or dependants of UK-based officers are liable to pay local tax. In these circumstances tax is not deducted at source and staff must make their own arrangements to pay tax in accordance with Indian tax regulations.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

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