Manager Finance

A well-established manufacturing firm based in Karachi is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the company’s financial operations, including treasury management, financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, inventory accounting, and internal controls. This position requires close collaboration with various departments such as banking, import/export, logistics, procurement, production, and warehouse teams to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient working capital management.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily accounting operations, including managing the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial closing processes.
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, banking transactions, financing facilities, and working capital requirements to maintain financial stability.
- Manage financial documentation related to imports and exports, including Letters of Credit (LCs), foreign exchange transactions, export proceeds, and trade finance activities.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, budgets, costing analyses, project feasibility studies, and variance analyses to support decision-making.
- Supervise inventory accounting functions such as stock reconciliations, inventory valuation, and costing of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, SECP regulations, statutory obligations, and internal company policies.
- Coordinate internal and external audits while strengthening financial controls across the head office, mills, and warehouses.
- Support ERP implementation, financial system integration, reporting automation, and continuous process improvements.
- Lead and mentor finance staff, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies and operational challenges.

Required Qualifications

- Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, ACA, or ACMA.
- At least 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably within manufacturing, commodities, or import/export-oriented businesses.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, treasury operations, cash flow management, working capital optimization, and cost accounting.
- Practical experience handling Letters of Credit, trade finance, banking facilities, foreign exchange, and import/export documentation.
- Proficiency in inventory accounting, stock reconciliation, ERP systems, and establishing robust internal controls.
- In-depth knowledge of Pakistan’s taxation laws, SECP regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and team management skills.

Education

- Master’s degree is required.

Experience

- Minimum of 10 years in finance management.

The position is based on-site in Karachi. The offered salary range is Rs. 350,000 to Rs. 500,000 per month, reflecting the seniority and expertise required for this role. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment while leading financial operations and driving strategic initiatives.