Finance Officer at In-Country

Does this sound like you?

• A recent graduate or a young professional with up to 0-2 years of experience.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive
• Strong in verbal and written communication in English
• Looking to gain experience in international education and build expertise in financial operations
• Motivated by the opportunity to grow into a finance management or business support role

About In-country

In-country is a UK-based education management company founded in 2016, now proudly home to a diverse team of 50+ professionals across Delhi, Mumbai, Lahore, and the UK. We partner with leading international universities to manage their South-Asian student recruitment and also collaborate on innovative, high-impact projects that shape the future of global education. 

Our main office is in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. To learn more about In-country at www.in-country.com.

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join In-country’s growing India team. The selected candidate will support the finance function by managing bookkeeping and reconciliations, overseeing invoices, expenses, and payments, maintaining financial records and spreadsheets, and assisting with related logistics and travel arrangements. The role requires strong integrity, accountability, and adaptability in a fast-paced SME environment.

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Main Duties and Accountabilities:

• Ensures accurate and timely completion of bank reconciliations.
• Oversees the computerized bookkeeping system (Xero) to maintain balanced financial records.
• Is involved in processing invoices, payroll, and staff expense claims.
• Manages petty cash, finance-related records, and logistics spreadsheets with accuracy and transparency.
• Tracks and administers accounts receivable and payable for clients and vendors, supporting smooth financial operations.
• Create projections based on existing financial data, analyse trends and variances, and provide insights to aid the management team in decision-making.
• Coordinates staff travel arrangements in collaboration with the logistics assistant.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and adaptability while contributing to a fast-paced SME environment with significant opportunities for growth.

Communication and Liaison:

• Liaise with banks, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth financial operations
• Coordinate with internal teams to align financial processes with organisational goals
• Support staff members by assisting with travel bookings and related logistics in collaboration with the logistics assistant
• Provide timely financial updates and insights to management for decision-making
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and maintain transparency in all financial communications

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/relevant professional experience)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent attention to detail and data handling accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Competent with Microsoft Office and data systems
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Resourceful, with the ability to work effectively with limited resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional attitude

Benefits:

• Extremely generous paid annual leave.
• Competitive salary. 
• Medical insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Super-fast professional development.
• Emphasis on work-life balance, ownership of tasks, and staff development. 
• Being part of a high-functioning, close-knit team.

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