Finance Manager

Based at the Head Office in Lahore, this role requires a seasoned finance professional with 7 to 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processes, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This position demands a proactive individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and prepare monthly and periodic financial statements.
- Ensure timely processing of payments within approved timelines to maintain smooth vendor and employee transactions.
- Monitor departmental budgets closely, identifying any discrepancies or delays and addressing them promptly.
- Track advances given to vendors, employees, and others, ensuring their timely settlement.
- Identify and report any unusual payment activities or discrepancies to maintain financial control.
- Prepare detailed reports on payables for Heads of Departments, comparing current figures with previous periods for accuracy.
- Reconcile bank statements within the ERP system and enhance digital payment approval workflows to strengthen controls.
- Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, including timely filing of tax returns and withholding tax (WHT) statements.
- Coordinate with external consultants for ERP implementation and system improvements.
- Assist in conducting financial feasibility analyses and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee procurement and vendor payment processes, ensuring all transactions occur within approved timelines.
- Verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation before processing payments to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Required Qualifications

- Professional certification in ACCA or CA is mandatory.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems is essential.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to plan, make decisions, and solve problems effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate coordination across departments.
- Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate activities efficiently.
- High levels of integrity, accuracy, and accountability in all financial dealings.
- A flexible, innovative mindset with a results-oriented approach to work.

This position requires the candidate to work on-site at the Head Office in Lahore, ensuring close collaboration with various departments and hands-on management of financial operations. The role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial stability and growth of the organization through meticulous financial management and strategic support.