Finance Manager

Job Description:

1. Financial Responsibilities

• Develop a budget in line with the approved business plan;
• Responsible for designing and managing budgetary control function; 
• Develop financial policies, procedures and systems to meet company objectives;
• Develop financial KPIs to be monitored as a part of management reporting for business control and decision making;
• Prepare budget variance analysis at regular intervals;
• Initiate the process of opening /closing of bank accounts and change of signatories;
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends;
• Liaison with department managers on financial issues impacting departmental and company budgets;
• Assist operations team in carrying out appraisals of investment proposals;
• Manage contractual arrangements and payments of vendors.  

2. Accounting Responsibilities

• Maintain books of accounts and record keeping in compliance with the regulatory/accounting framework;
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for all transactions;
• Design the chart of accounts to ensure the availability of accounting information;
• Oversee monthly/quarterly financial closing;
• Liaison and facilitate with Tax advisors;
• Facilitate donor audits and take remedial actions when required;
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with the Companies Ordinance 1984;
• Keep abreast of new accounting regulations;
• Liaison with internal and external auditor of the organization;
• Ensure that taxes are withheld and deposited in Government Treasury as per prevailing Tax Laws;
• Ensure timely submission of withholding Tax statements and tax return of the company and employees provident fund.

3. System Management

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures;
• Implement and manage ERP based accounting system and have knowledge of managing ERP;
• Oversee the operations of the treasury department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.

4. Funds Management

• Forecast cash flow positions and available funds for investment;
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements;
• Use hedging to mitigate financial risks on foreign exchange transactions;
• Maintain banking relationships;
• Assist in determining the company's proper capital structure.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in finance and accounting OR Chartered Accountant OR ACCA/ACMA qualified OR related discipline from a reputable international or Pakistani institution.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience. Experience of working with international donor agencies and financial institutions will be an added advantage.

Behavioral Skills:

• Self-driven individual with the ability to handle assignments with minimal supervision
• Decision-making skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interface and manage vendors 

Technical Skills:

• Excellent Analytical and report writing skills required
• Good command over IAS/IFRS
• Proficiency in MS. Office
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics accounting software
• Advanced level understanding of Finance and Accounting concepts and principles