Executive - Business Process Services

British Council; Dadri; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

British Council Noida, India, is seeking a Finance and Operations associate for a fixed-term contract to support daily operational activities, income allocations, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

The role requires 6 months to 3 years experience in customer service or back-end ops, with knowledge of finance processes and SAP/ERP systems; a Bachelor’s in Commerce and on-site work five days a week are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or back-end operations (6 months to 3 years).
• Strong English proficiency to navigate UK and international operations.
• Knowledge of finance processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage income allocation, reconciliations, accruals, reporting, payroll support, and procurement processing.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Finance processes

SAP

ERP systems

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

Pay Band: 4 / H

Country/Location: Noida, India

Department: GSS English & Exams (IELTS Operations)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 1 year

Role Purpose

To support daily operational activities and ensure high-quality service delivery to internal and external stakeholders, while managing customer queries and assisting with month-end and year-end processes in full compliance with financial and operational policies.

Role Accountabilities

This role provides accurate and compliant financial and operational support by managing daily activities such as income allocation, reconciliations, accruals, reporting, payroll support, and procurement processing. It ensures strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, timely resolution of customer and finance-related queries, and strict adherence to company policies, financial controls, and audit requirements. The position also contributes to continuous process improvements, maintains high-quality documentation and service delivery, supports month-end and year-end closing activities, and ensures information security compliance across all responsibilities.

Role specific skills, knowledge and experience

The ideal candidate should have between six months and three years of experience in customer service or back-end operations, with a strong understanding of finance processes and proven ability to deliver accurate reporting. Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems is desirable.

Further Information

Language: Strong English proficiency is crucial for this role, requiring fluency in both written and spoken communication to effectively navigate British Council systems and international operations.

Education: The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in Commerce, with more than 6 months experience in Finance or Accounting

Locally recruited: Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work. Relocation support is not provided.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders will need have, or be able to obtain, a valid special work permit issued from Government of India (GOI) to work in the British High Commission (BHC). BHC will not be able to sponsor work visas or obtain/ assist with the special work permit from GOI. Offers of employment made to OCI card holders will be conditional upon candidates obtaining a special work permit.

Note: For requisite special permission to take up employment in any foreign Diplomatic Missions in India, OCI Cardholder must visit https://ociservices.gov.in

Work Schedule: This is a 24/7 on-site role with rotating shifts, including night shifts. The position offers two days off per week, which may not always fall on weekends. Flexibility and adaptability to a continuous shift-based environment are essential. There is no hybrid work arrangement for this position and it requires working onsite five days a week.

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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