Accounts Officer | NAFSA

Pakistan Single Window; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) invites applications for an accounts role focused on payments, vouchers, and financial record-keeping. The selected candidate will support audits, vendor payments, and month-end processes within approved workflows.

Ideal applicants have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, at least two years’ experience, strong Excel skills, and a compliance-focused mindset to uphold financial integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (Minimum sixteen years) in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounts experience.
• Proficiency in accounting tools and MS Excel; strong attention to detail.
• Integrity and compliance orientation.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, vouchers, and accounting entries in accordance with approved workflows, delegated financial authorities, and applicable financial rules.
• Verify invoices/claims for accuracy, budget availability, tax deductions/withholding requirements, and supporting evidence prior to processing.
• Maintain accounting records including voucher files, ledgers, registers, and supporting schedules, ensuring structured filing, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Support month-end closing activities by posting entries within timelines, preparing supporting schedules, and assisting in preparation of reconciliations.
• Coordinate vendor payments by ensuring completeness of vendor documentation, payment approvals, and timely settlement; maintain vendor aging and outstanding payables tracking.
• Manage advances and settlements by tracking outstanding balances, following up for timely settlements, and maintaining complete settlement files.
• Support coordination with Procurement and user departments on invoice verification, goods/services receipt evidence, and resolution of payment queries.
• Assist in internal/external audit by providing evidence files, reconciliations, and explanations; support timely closure of audit observations through proper documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity and compliance orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting tools

Job description

This position is being recruited by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). NAFSA is being established as a strategic national initiative to strengthen Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem through enhanced regulatory oversight, facilitation, and modernization of food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will be part of NAFSA’s foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Process payments, vouchers, and accounting entries in accordance with approved workflows, delegated financial authorities, and applicable financial rules, ensuring completeness of supporting documentation and approvals
• Verify invoices/claims for accuracy, budget availability (where applicable), tax deductions/withholding requirements (as applicable), and supporting evidence prior to processing.
• Maintain accounting records including voucher files, ledgers, registers, and supporting schedules, ensuring structured filing, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Support month-end closing activities by posting entries within timelines, preparing supporting schedules, and assisting in preparation of reconciliations (bank, vendor, advances, payroll clearing, etc.) as assigned.
• Coordinate vendor payments by ensuring completeness of vendor documentation, payment approvals, and timely settlement; maintain vendor aging and outstanding payables tracking as required.
• Manage advances and settlements (travel/operational advances where applicable) by tracking outstanding balances, following up for timely settlements, and maintaining complete settlement files.
• Support coordination with Procurement and user departments on invoice verification, goods/services receipt evidence, and resolution of payment queries.
• Assist in internal/external audit by providing evidence files, reconciliations, and explanations; support timely closure of audit observations through proper documentation.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (Accounts) consistent with NAFSA’s mandate
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Minimum sixteen years) in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounts experience
• Proficiency in accounting tools and MS Excel; strong attention to detail.
• Integrity and compliance orientation.

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