Finance and Operations Manager-Islamabad

For Palladium Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited, Karachi                                     Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business administration from a recognized academic institution.
• Accounting certification, MBA or similar is an advantage                                                  

Experience:

• Strong experience in broader financial reporting requirements, accounting, and operations management with a proven understanding of business operations and controls. Experience with international organizations and USAID regulations (including  office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics) is advantageous and highly preferable. Proven competency in planning, organizing, and implementing operational activities as well as managing expenditures within budget(s
• Experience with international organizations and USAID regulations (including  office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics) is advantageous and highly preferable; Good knowledge and understanding of Pakistani tax laws and regulations; High level of computer literacy, proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Excel is an added advantage

Jobs Description:

• Procure goods and/or services as per the procurement policies and client regulations including obtaining appropriate relevant authorizations, maintaining vendor lists, solicitation of quotations/proposals, documentation of procurement decisions and contracts, and managing vendor relationships throughout the full agreement life cycle;
• Ensure timely receipt of quality services/goods and best value for the price collaborating with project staff to monitor performance and achievement of deliverables as per respective agreements before processing of payment(s) to vendors;
• Manage office facilities, equipment, assets, IT, etc. and maintain accurate assets registers and Complete, review, approve, and/or submit financial documents such as payroll, vouchers, invoices, delivery notes, purchase orders and other documents to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial data;
• Manage and monitor disbursement of funds from the project bank account ensuring adherence to internal controls and compliance with Palladium’s financial policies and procedures;  
• Draft contractual documents to be approved by the CTL and/or HQ Project Delivery team and Maintain systems for tracking contractual documents, correspondence and reporting, keeping contract files updated for spot checks and audits  
• Ensure applicable tax withholding, VAT and deductions are applied as per Pakistani laws and regulations on all payments.