CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Dawakhana Hakim Ajmal Khan (Pvt.) Ltd., a renowned name in herbal and Unani medicine, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its Accounts and Taxation department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all financial records, ensuring compliance with tax and corporate regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting and cash flow planning to support strategic decision-making. This full-time role is based in Lahore, operating Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead and develop the Accounts and Taxation team by assigning tasks, setting targets, and reviewing performance to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.

Accounting & Ledgers: Maintain customer, client, and vendor ledgers; oversee receivables, payables, and reconciliations including bank, vendor, and customer accounts. Develop and update the Chart of Accounts while ensuring all financial transactions comply with IFRS standards.

Inventory & Stock: Manage stock and inventory records, conduct periodic stock counts and reconciliations, and coordinate with Purchasing and Retail departments on stock valuation and movement.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance: Handle all interactions with government bodies such as FBR, SECP, PRA, and SRA. Ensure timely filing of monthly sales tax returns, withholding statements, and income tax returns. Manage corporate compliance and statutory filings, respond to tax notices, and represent the company as needed.

External Audit & Chartered Accountants: Coordinate with external auditors on monthly sales tax returns, prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits, and ensure smooth audit processes.

Cash Flow & Financial Planning: Prepare cash flow forecasts, manage daily cash flow, support budgeting and financial planning, monitor expenses, and recommend cost control measures.

Reporting: Prepare monthly and annual financial reports and management information systems (MIS) for senior management, presenting financial insights and results clearly.

Cross-Department Coordination: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Retail, and Purchasing teams on financial matters including costing, pricing, and approvals.

Systems & Software: Manage and improve accounting software systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, and Peachtree/Sage. Ensure data accuracy, system controls, and proper user access.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree with professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA Inter, ICMA, MBA Finance, or M.Com.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounts and taxation, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of Pakistani tax laws including Sales Tax Act, Income Tax Ordinance, and provincial sales tax regulations.
- Hands-on experience with FBR IRIS, SECP services, and PRA/SRA portals.
- Proficiency in accounting software including Oracle, QuickBooks, and Peachtree (Sage 50).
- Advanced skills in MS Excel.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, herbal, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates with leadership skills, high integrity, confidentiality, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effective communication in both English and Urdu will excel in this role. The ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines is essential.

The company offers a competitive salary range of PKR 200,000 to 300,000 per month, with annual increments and bonuses. Benefits include EOBI and Provident Fund contributions, along with a stable work environment within a well-established heritage brand. All benefits are applicable after the probation period.

This position requires in-person attendance at the Lahore office located in Quaid e Azam Industrial Area, Kotlakhpat.