Senior Manager Finance

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager Finance to join our team based in Naya Nazimabad, Karachi. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience and hold a Chartered Accountant (ACA) designation with membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). This role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations for large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects, contributing to strategic financial planning and execution within a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Strategy & Oversight: Manage the entire financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for multi-billion-rupee projects to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.

- Financial Reporting: Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

- Taxation & Compliance: Oversee all direct and indirect tax matters such as income tax, sales tax, and provincial levies relevant to the real estate sector, ensuring full compliance with Pakistani tax laws.

- Project Costing & Cash Flow Management: Lead project accounting activities by monitoring construction costs using the Percentage of Completion (POC) method where applicable, and manage cash flows to maintain project viability.

- Audit & Internal Controls: Coordinate with internal and external auditors and enhance internal control systems to mitigate financial risks and improve operational efficiency.

- Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities to support project financing and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with membership in ICAP.

- Completion of articleship training preferably with a Big Four audit firm (PwC, EY, KPMG, or Deloitte) is strongly preferred.

- 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within real estate, construction, or infrastructure sectors.

- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and ERP systems, particularly SAP or Oracle.

- In-depth knowledge of Pakistani tax laws and regulations applicable to the real estate industry.

- Demonstrated leadership skills with proven experience managing diverse finance teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates with experience in real estate, construction, or infrastructure projects will be highly regarded, though exceptional candidates from other sectors will also be considered. The company offers a highly competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and a provident fund.

This role provides a dynamic work environment with significant exposure to large-scale investment and development projects. There are excellent career growth opportunities, with a clear pathway toward senior leadership roles such as Financial Controller or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Work Location: This position requires in-person attendance at the Karachi office.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.