Manager Finance

These responsibilities are carried out with the objective to streamline finance operations, effectively track budgets, avoid financial risks, successfully achieve allocated targets and enable management for effective financial decision making WITHIN the limits of established company policies and procedures, guidelines of Tax laws, Company Law(s), International Accounting Standards (IAS), laws of SECP, and International Financial Reporting Standards

Develops finance departmental objectives/ plans considering objectives and sets targets for upcoming year based upon comparative and trend analysis. Leads the budgeting and planning exercise. Initiates the budget preparation process upon receiving target elements/ focus areas from CFO. Engages relevant departments for budget preparation and seeks clarification in proposed budget from respective departments.Advises on and ensures that proper financial controls are in-place and exercised. Maintains a working knowledge of how new regulations/policies, and political/economic trends may impact. Timely preparation of monthly reports to the Management/donors/ external agencies i.e. Monthly/quarterly reporting of Accounts, Budget vs Actual analysis (PSDF & Programme wise) and other special reports required by management from time to time. Periodical review of GL to ensure correctness/completeness of TB for preparation of financial statements as per applicable governing rules for external auditors and liaison with external auditors to complete audit in timely manner. Supervision to ensure timely preparation of weekly /monthly withholding tax details (direct/indirect taxes) includes preparation of PSIDs, Monthly/annual filing of returns & tax certificate to TSPs & Vendors. Monitors and manages finance operations. Prepares management accounts of monthly / quarterly bases or as per set criteria. Estimates cash flows based on invoicing schedule and approved budgets and manages as per CFO’s direction. Highlights associated challenges and devises actions steps to cope with challenges based on the recommendation, feedback, and ideas of CFO. Brainstorms ideas for improvements in progress of accounts, seeks support of management for resolution of pending matters. Understands special reports requirements from CFO, prepares and presents the reports as per defined timelines. Oversees preparation of monthly accounting reports as per standards by reviewing all expenses OPEX and CAPEX in-coordination with CFO. Shares departmental performance with supervisor against objectives set for previous year.  Understands & collects departmental requirements with support of subordinates and reflects upon department’s associated needs. Provides effective and inspiring leadership to the team. Ensures parity among subordinates with regards to learning and growth opportunities. Helps creating a conducive working environment to build and sustain an engaged and committed team.