Finance Coordinator

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Nok Kundi; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

READ Foundation Nok Kundi Project in Balochistan seeks a Finance Coordinator to oversee financial management, accounting, and compliance for the Government Primary School Support Project. The role ensures financial integrity and smooth operations across the project team.

You will implement internal controls, manage budgets, monitor donor requirements, and prepare financial reports and audits. Prior NGO experience and knowledge of Pakistani tax and statutory regulations are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CMA or CA Inter) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably in an NGO.
• Demonstrated budgeting, reporting, donor compliance and ERP software experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, internal controls, risk management, taxation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely recording of all project transactions.
• Manage cash flow, bank balances and petty cash; process payments after approvals and supporting documents.
• Review invoices, receipts, and other documents before processing payments.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations and month-end packages.
• Support budget preparation and revisions; monitor expenditure and forecast.
• Develop monthly/quarterly forecasts with project teams; ensure cost-effective implementation.
• Review partner financial reports and perform due diligence and compliance checks.
• Identify gaps and provide capacity-building support to partners.
• Prepare donor-compliant reports and ensure tax/donor/organizational compliance.
• Coordinate audits and follow up on recommendations; maintain fixed asset register.

Skills

Budgeting

Donor compliance

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Taxation knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/BA

Master's degree or professional cert (ACCA/CMA/CA Inter)

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Finance Coordinator will provide robust financial management, accounting, and compliance oversight for the READ Foundation Nok Kundi Project (Government Primary School Support Project). This role is pivotal in ensuring the project’s financial integrity and operational efficiency. The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls, managing budgets, ensuring donor compliance, and overseeing financial reporting and partner financial management. This position requires a proactive individual who can work closely with the project team to ensure that all financial activities align with READ Foundation’s policies and the specific requirements of donors and local laws in Balochistan.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely recording of all project transactions.
• Manage cash flow, bank balances and petty cash; process payments after verifying approvals and supporting documents.
• Review invoices, receipts, delivery notes and other supporting documents before processing payments.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, bank/balance-sheet/partner reconciliations and month-end packages.
• Support budget preparation and revisions; monitor expenditure, analyse variances and coordinate forecasts.
• Work with project teams to develop realistic monthly and quarterly forecasts and ensure cost-effective implementation.
• Review partner financial reports and payment requests; conduct due diligence, spot checks and compliance assessments.
• Identify financial-management gaps of partners and provide appropriate capacity-building support.
• Prepare donor‑compliant reports and ensure compliance with tax, statutory, donor and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support finance‑related ERP transactions, maintain internal controls and update the project fixed asset register.
• Maintain complete financial files and archives to ensure continuous audit readiness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CMA or CA Inter) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably in an NGO or development organization.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, donor compliance and financial systems/ERP software.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, internal controls, risk management, Pakistani taxation and statutory regulations, with excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office and accounting software skills.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Internal candidates may apply through proper channel with the required NOC.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for the test/interview.
• READ Foundation reserves the right to stop or cancel the recruitment process.
• Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis, qualified and experienced applicants from Balochistan (locals) will have a preference.