Finance Officer, Central Office, Karachi. @ Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Job Summary

• Record invoices in ERP system in compliance with organizational policies & international accounting standards.
• Ensure correct application of withholding taxes (WHT) and other statutory deductions on payments.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely payment and resolution of queries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve unrecorded or discrepant entries.
• Coordinate with banks for operational matters such as payment issues, account maintenance, and transaction queries.
• Process employee-related financial transactions, including advances, settlements, travel allowances (TADA), and reimbursements.
• Liaise with related entities (including AKHS, AKPBS, & AKF) to manage payments and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Execute corporate payments through cheque issuance and online bank transfers in accordance with the approved Authority Matrix.
• Maintain physical & electronic records of vouchers and support documents for tax filings & audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial entries during monthly closing cycles within deadline.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, system enhancements, and ERP-related initiatives.
• Provide support to the Assistant Manager in routine operations, audit processes, and special assignments as required.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or certification of ACCA/CIMA/ICMA/CA (part-qualified). A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a relevant field is required, the candidate must have effective communication and strong interpersonal skills along with proficiency in Advance Excel and the ability to work efficiently under pressure

​Note: AKES, P, reserves the right to reject any application and/or withdraw the position without providing a reason.