Finance Officer

ActionAid Pakistan (AAPk) is currently seeking qualified and experienced applicants to fill the above mentioned position based in its Area Office -Karachi. Details of the position are:

Core Responsibilities:

This is a middle level position reporting to the Project Manager and is based in Karachi, with frequent travel to different District of Sindh. The post is offered for ten (10) months contract with a possibility of extension.

  • Responsible for ensuring effective financial management of DEC office in Karachi.
  • The position holder will support local partners in improving and maintaining efficient internal controls and accounting systems in line with the guidelines of the donor including matters related to general administration and procurement.
  • Frequent field visits to project location for financial monitoring.
  • Donor Budget preparation and revision as and when required.
  • Responsible to prepare all financial reports and review project expenses submitted and incurred by the local partners and ensure these are in line with donors’ compliance criteria.
  • Prepare periodic financial reports as and when required by the donor and management. And prepare variance analysis reports to keep track of expenses in line with the donors' approved budget.
  • Responsible to prepare monthly reconciliations such as Bank, Cash and payroll.
  • Prepare bank & cash payments including vouchers, cheques and maintain all vouchers with relevant supporting. And ensure timely release of payments of staff salary and/or vendor/consultants/Partners etc.
  • Responsible to keep up-to-date information about the donors' financial management procedures guidelines, rules and regulations.
  • Coordination and liaison regarding financial matters with partners and close coordination with Country Office finance.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements of the project regarding maintenance of budgets, reporting, procurement and all other requirements as stated in the project agreement.

Candidate Profile:

  • Masters in Business Administration/ Commerce/ICMA/ACCA.
  • At least three years of related experience of working on similar position on major donor funded project
  • Knowledge and experience of Grant accounting especially.
  • Good knowledge of accounting software preferably SUN
  • Proficiency in MS office especially Excel and Word.
  • Experience of working with diverse civil society organizations
  • Exposure/ability to work in a diversified multicultural set-up.

ActionAid Pakistan encourages minorities & strong women applicants.