Finance & Operations Manager

Job Specification:

• Prepare the yearly work plan and cash plan for project cells and ensure timely submission and approvals.
• Prepare and submit yearly NIS statements and quarterly fund demands for timely allocation and release of funds.
• Update monthly physical and financial progress on iPAS.
• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual physical & financial progress reports for review meetings.
• Handle all financial matters related to meetings, workshops, and seminars organized under the project.
• Prepare payment requests, travel claims, and ensure all supporting documentation is complete; coordinate with government/donor agencies for payment follow-ups.
• Maintain petty cash, update the petty cash register, and maintain the general ledger for project accounts.
• Support procurement processes including tender documentation, bid dissemination, bid tabulation, and verification of goods and invoices before initiating payment requests.
• Handle administrative matters including salary processing, maintaining financial records, and managing filing systems.
• Manage inventory of all expendable and non-expendable items under the project.
• Liaise with AGPR, Planning Commission, and Finance Division on project-related financial matters.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• MS/BS in Finance, Accounting, Management, or MBA from an HEC-recognized university; OR
• Professional qualifications such as CA, ICMA, ACCA (part-qualified or fully qualified, as relevant to the role).
• Candidates with a strong academic background in financial management, auditing, cost & management accounting, or business administration will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in project administration, financial management, and procurement, preferably under PSDP or donor-funded projects.
• Experience working with UN/International agencies, government departments, or climate-/development-related ministries will be considered an advantage.