Assistant Manager- Financial Management
Opportunity Information
PPS-8
1
Federal Government
Mid Career
Contract
Islamabad
The Role
The Assistant Manager- Financial Management supports the Manager/ Senior Manager- Financial Management in the overall management of the project's financial portfolio at the PMU of the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety. The position is based in Islamabad.
• Support the Manager/ Senior Manager- Financial Management in the overall management of the project's financial portfolio and ensure compliance with PGEP agreements, PIM, donor requirements, and internal controls • Review Partner Organizations' (POs) Statements of Expenditure (SoEs) and supporting documents and prepare SoE review reports for management review • Assist in preparing financial reports, Budget vs. Actual reports, fund utilization forecasts, and periodic financial updates • Support preparation of annual financial statements and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closure processes • Conduct quarterly field-level reviews of POs' SoEs, identify non-compliance, maintain issue-tracking records, and follow up on corrective actions • Maintain accurate financial records, prepare vouchers, record transactions, and support PMU payments and disbursements to POs • Assist in uploading PMU/ PO financial data into the accounting software and maintain records of advances and unspent balances • Ensure appropriate withholding and timely deposit of taxes in accordance with applicable tax laws • Obtain bank statements and prepare timely bank reconciliations, ensuring segregation of duties and appropriate review and approval • Assist in reconciliation of project expenditure and financial records with EAD, AGPR, donor records, IFRs, financial statements, and SoE review reports • Support the Senior Manager Financial Management during donor fiduciary reviews, internal and external audits, and Auditor General audits by providing required information and documentation • Assist in coordinating with relevant government departments, POs, auditors, and donors on financial matters • Support orientation and capacity-building sessions for PO financial staff on financial procedures, reporting, SoEs, and compliance • Maintain proper financial filing and documentation systems • Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
5+ years
Up to 45 years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Masters: Business Administration, Commerce, Finance
- Bachelor 16 Years: Business Administration, Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial management, and reporting • Experience of supporting multi-stakeholder development sector projects including community development and trainings; technical vocational education and livelihoods Preferred: • Audit and advisory experience with a Big Four audit firm • Knowledge and experience of independently preparing annual budget and work plan as well as periodic financial progress reports of the project • Experience of reviewing POs' Statements of Expenditure and handling project's internal and external audits, donors' fiduciary reviews including audits by the Auditor General's office
Report Writing
• CA Intermediate, ACMA or ACCA (accepted in place of the degree)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection process • No TA/ DA shall be admissible • The PMU reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment process, in whole or in part, without assigning any reason
About the Employer
Ministry of Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety (PASS)