Grants & Contracts Finance Lead (Assistant Manager)

aku

Pakistan

On-site

PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for the role Assistant Manager (Grants and Contracts) in the Department of Community Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. The role focuses on financial management, budgeting, compliance with donor regulations, and timely reporting for grant-funded projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Finance or related field (ACCA/CA/CPA a plus), with at least three years’ finance experience, strong analytical and MS Office skills, and the

Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Professional qualifications (ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA) add advantage.
At least three years’ experience in Finance.
Knowledge of financial systems.
Ability to multitask and think creatively.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office.
Ability to work under deadlines and manage team.

Responsibilities

Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and funding allocations.
Ensure grant expenditures are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and properly documented.
Review financial transactions to ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Develop donor financial reports and support schedules according to award requirements.
Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for budget deviations.
Support timely submission of financial reports to donors and management.
Coordinate grant-related audits and financial reviews.
Conduct periodic field monitoring visits to project sites, subrecipients, and implementing partners to assess financial management practices and compliance with donor requirements.
Maintain expenditure forecasts and cash flow projections.
Review contract/ agreements to ensure financial compliance, budget accuracy, risk mitigation, and adherence to donor and organizational requirements prior to approval and execution.