Senior Finance Officer @ Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Job Summary

The individual will be responsible for overseeing diverse operational duties such as managing investments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, preparing financial reports, and coordinating with various departments for seamless operations.

Major job responsibilities include:

• Transferring contributions, processing loans, and managing full & final settlements.
• Conducting comparative analyses to support trustees and members of the investment advisory committee in making lucrative investments.
• Preparing various reconciliations, resolutions, agendas, meeting minutes, and processing payments.
• Calculating product and determining profit rate for distribution frequently.
• Processing and overseeing zakat and compliance-related matters.
• Assisting in preparing Final Accounts, conducting audits, and making presentations for the Board of Trustees.
• Preparing and submitting external reports to regulatory authorities.
• Liaising with consultants, H.R. & I.T. departments to address various matters.
• Managing important documents and maintaining the bank locker.
• Amending and approving Trust Deed, Rules, Loan Application Form, Policies & Procedures, and related documents per changes in law and guidelines provided by the management.
• Researching and interpreting all applicable laws to ensure compliance with AKES,P.
• Coordinating with other departments on software-related tax information, exemption certificates, bill of entry/undertaking, and resolving day-to-day tax issues.
• Conducting official compliance visits to regions and units. Helping develop SOPs and addressing software-related challenges.
• Processing all taxes and stamp duty challans and updating records.
• E-filing statements/returns of all direct and indirect taxes.
• Preparing and calculating various tax workings and validating tax supports given by staff for tax adjustments.
• Coordinating with consultants for new opinions, renewal of exemption certificates, filing of company returns, and responding to tax notices if issued.
• Responding to tax notices and making necessary reconciliations.
• Handling corporate affairs in compliance with SECP-promulgated laws.
• Providing training on Anti-Money Laundering to staff and managing matters related to the Sindh Charity Commission.

 

Required Skills

• The ideal candidate for this role should possess
• At least a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in provident fund management, tax compliance, and corporate affairs.
• Key skills include in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, independence in managing multiple tasks, and proficiency in relevant software and tools.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication. Interested applicants should submit their applications via www.akespcareers.org