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
Application
About the Employer
Ministry of Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety (PASS)