Assistant Manager- Finance & Regulatory Affairs

Position description

Teach For Pakistan is looking for an Assistant Manager, Finance & Regulatory Affairs to join our team. The selected candidate will provide support on day-to-day financial matters and ensure smooth reporting to the donors to help the department reach its broader objectives.

Primary responsibilities of the role include:
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with bookkeeping, ensuring accurate data maintenance in the bookkeeping software.
• File monthly bank statements and efficiently upload payments in the online banking system.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including expenses and variance reports.
• Submit reports to the Senior Management Team and provide additional support in compiling expenses across all departments as required.
• Check expenses for financial accuracy and ensure proper coding of expenses in accordance with relevant systems and procedures.
• Ensure budgets are up-to-date, accurate, and accessible to all relevant managers.
• Flag any concerns regarding budgets to the appropriate managers.
• Support the Team Lead in the annual budgeting process.
• Conduct periodic analyses of accounts, tracking income and expenditure in alignment with the approved annual budget.
• Process and file withholding statements and EOBI promptly.
• Ensure timely submission to the government treasury.
• Assist in curating responses to donors related to grant agreements, budgets, and spending.
• Participate in planning and coordinating financial and programmatic activities in accordance with donors’ guidelines.
• Assist in reviewing donor awards, memorandum of understanding, teaming agreements, sub-agreements, contracts, and donor request letters.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate will be a responsible, proactive problem-solver who should possess a strong background in finance, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to the organization’s mission. We’re looking for someone who will be excited to support our programmatic activity and take the initiative to further our goals.
S/he will have the following qualifications and competencies:
• A seasoned professional with 4-6 years of hands-on experience in managing non-profit finance.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or possesses ACCA and/or related comparable certifications.
• Proficient in utilizing various accounting software packages, with a particular emphasis on experience with QuickBooks.
• Highly developed organizational, liaison, and communication skills to effectively collaborate within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Experience working with NGOs/INGOs is preferred, demonstrating an understanding of the unique financial dynamics within the non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with budgetary and operational best practices and regulations relevant to National/International NGOs.
• Preferential consideration for candidates with experience in managing both Restricted and Non-restricted grants, contracts, and budgets aligned with donors’ requirements (e.g., FCDO, USAID) and operational needs.
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting for donor grants, showcasing a solid understanding of project design, management, and implementation.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and work under pressure, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all financial activities.
• Possesses an aptitude for numbers and strong quantitative skills essential for effective financial management.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application instructions

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