The Assistant Manager Finance will play a crucial role in maintaining and updating the company’s books of accounts in strict compliance with internal policies, the Companies Ordinance, and International Accounting Standards. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance/Commercial and the Company Secretary, this position ensures accurate financial reporting, effective cash and working capital management, and adherence to taxation and corporate regulatory requirements. The role also involves supporting financial planning and analysis to drive business decisions and maintain overall financial health.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and Financial Reporting:
Prepare monthly management reporting packs and financial statements, including working papers for audits of both company and provident fund accounts. Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for all company and provident fund accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Cash Management:
Oversee the company’s cash investments and maintain communication with company and provident fund banks as needed. Manage contract entries in the database and alert relevant personnel about contract expiries. Prepare, forecast, and monitor the company’s rolling cash position, while recommending strategies to optimize cash flow, expenditure, credit, and supplier management.
Working Capital Management:
Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable functions with support from finance assistants and officers. Liaise with banks, investees, and financiers to align financial activities with company objectives and ensure smooth operational funding.
Taxation and Corporate Affairs:
Ensure timely filing of corporate returns and forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in accordance with the Companies Act 2017 and related regulations. Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and ensure proper deposit of withholding taxes in compliance with taxation laws.
Financial Planning and Analysis:
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support pricing strategies, new product launches, investment evaluations, and other business initiatives. Identify financial variances, conduct detailed analyses, and present actionable insights to management. Lead the annual budgeting process covering revenue, costs, cash flow, and capital expenditures. Recommend corrective measures to enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and working capital management.
General:
Maintain the finance department’s filing system and perform any additional tasks as assigned to support the department and company goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is essential.
- Professional accounting certification (such as CA, ACCA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, cash management, taxation, and financial planning within a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of Companies Ordinance, International Accounting Standards, and relevant tax laws.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
Location
This position is based in Islamabad.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to contribute significantly to the company’s financial integrity and strategic growth while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.