Position: Finance Coordinator
Organized by: Islamic Relief Pakistan
Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Job Description:

About the Company:
Islamic Relief Pakistan is committed to upholding Islamic values and principles while providing humanitarian aid and sustainable development solutions.

Financial Management Responsibilities:
As the Finance Coordinator, you will oversee the financial management of the region and field offices, ensuring compliance with IR financial policies and procedures. Your duties include:

• Reviewing daily financial transactions/documents to ensure compliance with IR financial policies.
• Managing liquidity in the region and field offices to ensure uninterrupted project activities.
• Timely preparation of monthly bank and cash reconciliation.
• Monitoring daily activity reports of the area and field offices and ensuring accurate posting of transactions.
• Resolving long outstanding receivables and payables.
• Updating bank signatories as required and maintaining registers of fixed assets.
• Managing shared costs according to policies and procedures.

Tax Management and Regulatory Compliance:
You will be responsible for tax management and regulatory requirements, including:

• Deduction of sales/income tax from vendor/consultant/employee payments as per government tax laws.
• Submission of monthly/quarterly sales tax returns to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
• Facilitate tax audit by providing necessary documents and details.
• Conduct tax sessions and provide tax related assistance to area and field finance staff.

Support for program team and capacity building:
Additionally, you will support the program team in budget preparation and management. Your responsibilities include:

• Preparation of budget based on activities specified in proposals including ABC costing.
• Sharing monthly budget variance analysis reports with the program team.
• Conducting orientation sessions for new entrants on financial systems and processes.
• Capacity building of financial staff and community organizations on financial management and budgeting.

Operational and Organizational Responsibilities:
You will also focus on coordination, records management, communication, planning, leadership, and organizational priorities. These include:

• Demonstrate Islamic Relief values and principles in all interactions.
• Empowering others to ensure procedural accountability.
• Collaboration and networking for continuous improvement.
• Adopting environment-friendly and cost-effective practices.
• Promoting workplace diversity and inclusion.

Person Details:
To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance/ACCA/CA eligible.
• At least 7 years of experience with a Master’s degree or 9 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience managing the key needs of humanitarian donors.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Strong emotional intelligence, flexibility and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Details:

• Industry: NGO/Social Services
• Functional Area: Accounts, Finance and Financial Services
• Total Posts: 1
• Job Shift: First Shift (Days)
• Type of Employment: Full Time/Permanent
• Department: Finance
• Job Location: Karachi, Pakistan
• Gender: No preference.
• Age: 27 – 45 years
• Minimum Education: Bachelors
• Degree Title: Bachelor/Masters/ACCA/CA Eligible in Finance
• Career Level: Experienced Professional
• Experience: 7 years – 9 years
• Apply before: 02 May 2024
• Date of posting: 22 April 2024

Join Islamic Relief Pakistan to make a difference through effective financial management and humanitarian assistance! Apply now and contribute to our mission to serve those in need!