Executive-Finance

As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation including Generative AI to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. VFS Global continuously transforms its business model with secure and efficient processes, market offerings and advanced technologies including AI/Analytics.

With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritizes ethical practices and sustainability while serving as a trusted partner to 69 client governments. VFS Global enhances cross border mobility for global citizens through highly secure, reliable, efficient, and innovative technology solutions. With an extensive global network and reach of over 3,900 Application Centres in 165 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 514 million transactions since 2001.

We are an employee-centric organisation, creating meaningful work opportunities and fostering successful careers. Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai and majority owned through investment funds managed by Blackstone Inc, along with minority stakeholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, we have been recognised for our commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, empowering women in our workforce and promoting gender equality at all levels of the organisation. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work-certified in Nigeria, China, India, and UAE, and hold multiple international certifications in data privacy, anti-bribery systems, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Reconciliation

• Preparation of MIS/Ledger independently to ensure correct and complete accounting, including all necessary reports for the Head Office.

• Preparation of month-end provisions and intercompany reconciliation.

• Checking bank statements for cash and DD credits, maintaining the same in the remittance tracker, and preparing DAR reports while reconciling with the online fund flow.

• Coordination with the Travel Desk for surrendered currency and ensuring correct accounting in SAP.

• Routine tasks such as stop payments, DD cancellations, cheque cancellations, cheque depositions, receipt generation, and manual payments.

Accounts Payable and Vendor Management

• Accurate and timely verification of travel sheets and imprest clearances.

• Ensuring verification of vendor invoices and payment documents.

• Ensuring timely remittance and RTGS transactions while maintaining complete documentation.

• Coordination with SSC and VFS Global staff for payments and other queries.

Process Efficiency and Compliance

• Ensuring accurate maintenance of reports and processes, as well as the completion of processes within set timelines.

• Maintenance of the internal customer satisfaction index for the department.

Key Competencies

Communication Visible ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve business results.

Financial Accounting

• Expert in accounting standards in market as well as basic knowledge of US and Indian GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

• Understanding of accounting concepts and processes.

• Knowledge of Company Finance Manual.

• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle and various accounting platforms.

Compliance Conforming to a rule, such as a specification, policy, standard or law. to ensure that the organisation is aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws and regulations

Languages: Proficiency in English and French required

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role is required.

Location: Lac Leman, Tunis