MANAGER - FINANCE - KARACHI

General Purpose:

To manage the financial operations of the organization by ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budget management, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. The role is responsible for providing strategic financial insights, supporting decision-making, and safeguarding the organization’s financial integrity through efficient planning, monitoring, and risk management practices.

Job Responsibilities and Authorities:

• Supervise the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in line with procurement protocols and internal control policies.
• Oversee and approve the recording, classification, and disbursement of all organizational expenses—including utilities, per diem, and petty cash—while ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and financial policies.
• Lead the monthly bank reconciliation process, resolve variances, and ensure alignment between cash book and bank statements to maintain liquidity accuracy and cash flow visibility.
• Review and present comprehensive financial reports, fund utilization summaries, and budget variance analyses to senior management for strategic planning and decision-making.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, ensuring timely preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and implementation of corrective actions to address audit findings.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of statutory obligations including income tax, sales tax, and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) returns, while maintaining compliance with FBR and SECP regulations.
• Establish and maintain a robust documentation and record-keeping system to ensure transparency, audit readiness, and compliance with donor and organizational standards.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members, providing training, performance feedback, and guidance to enhance individual capabilities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, HR, Administration, and Program teams to align financial workflows, resolve discrepancies, and support cross-departmental initiatives.

Competency Matrix:

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• MS Dynamics 365
• Knowledge of Income Tax and Sales tax
• Skilled in overseeing end-to-end AP/AR processes including invoice processing, aging analysis, and vendor/customer reconciliations.
• Practical understanding of income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax laws with experience in preparing tax returns and working papers (e.g., SRB, FBR).

Management Skills

• Ability to make quick and excellent decisions and organize thoughts in the face of time constraints and workload.
• Process Improvement & Streamlining
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Acts as a key point of contact for day-to-day coordination with other departments to ensure smooth operational workflows and information sharing.
• Accuracy Under Pressure
• Task Planning & Deadline Management
• Documentation & Record Keeping
• Internal Controls Implementation
• Sound ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals.

Qualification: BBA/MBA/ ACCA Qualified/Part Qualified

Experience: 4+ years’ relevant experience

Age: Minimum 30 years

Domicile: Sindh

Gender: Male / Female

Location: Karachi