Senior Finance Executive

About the role

NHG is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Finance Executive to support its finance operations. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Director, the role helps ensure that funds entrusted by donors, grantors and the public are managed with high standards of integrity and accountability. The successful candidate will verify payment claims and provide secretariat support to the finance function and relevant governance committees, embracing technology and AI tools to improve finance and administrative processes.

Key responsibilities

• Review and validate payment claims from programme teams and external vendors, checking that they are backed by complete and accurate documentation such as invoices, receipts, purchase orders, contracts, gift agreements and grant disbursement forms
• Ensure claims comply with approved budgets, gift agreements, grant conditions and financial policies and authorisation limits, and follow up on discrepancies or incomplete submissions
• Provide secretariat support for the Board and its subcommittees, including the Finance Committee and Audit Committee: coordinate meetings, prepare and circulate agendas and papers, record minutes, track follow-up actions and liaise with stakeholders
• Use digital tools and analytics to improve claim review, detect duplicate payments and anomalies, and automate parts of the process while protecting sensitive data
• Assist with financial reports, balance sheet reconciliation and presentations for management and Board review, and contribute to strengthening financial controls

Required profile

• Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in audit and secretariat duties
• Experience in charity fund governance and financial management is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and good written skills
• Proactive use of innovative productivity tools

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as SAP is an advantage