Deputy Director (Revenue & Fees)

This opportunity is offered by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), a strategic national initiative aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem. NAFSA focuses on enhancing regulatory oversight, facilitating trade, and modernizing food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will join NAFSA’s foundational team and play a crucial role in developing systems, processes, and institutional capabilities to support the authority’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will manage NAFSA’s revenue and fee administration functions, which include billing, collection, reconciliation, and reporting of service fees and other receipts. They will develop and maintain fee schedules, billing procedures, and collection workflows in close coordination with operational units and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Ensuring the timely deposit of receipts and accurate recording of revenue in accounts is a critical part of the role. This includes reconciling revenue data with bank statements and operational records. The candidate will implement controls to minimize revenue leakage, maintain transparency, and ensure audit trails are in place for all collections.

Monitoring revenue performance and preparing periodic reports and forecasts for management will be essential. The role also requires coordination with IT/ICT teams to support digital payment and collection systems, ensuring seamless integration with reporting tools.

Handling audit observations related to revenue and ensuring timely corrective actions will be part of the responsibilities. Additionally, the candidate will perform any other duties assigned by the reporting officer to support NAFSA’s objectives.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (minimum sixteen years of education) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications in these areas are preferred.

A minimum of eight years of professional experience is required, with at least five years specifically in revenue administration, collections, or public sector finance. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliation processes, and audit requirements.

Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial management systems is essential. The role demands high integrity and a commitment to maintaining transparent and accurate financial records.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While not explicitly stated, professional certifications related to finance or accounting will be considered an asset. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a national-level initiative with a significant impact on Pakistan’s agri-trade and food safety landscape.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking to be part of a foundational team driving institutional development and modernization in a public sector environment.

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This description provides a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position at NAFSA, ensuring clarity and professionalism suitable for attracting qualified candidates.