Manager - Finance

Naheed; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,339,200 - 1,785,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company based in Karachi is seeking a Manager – Finance to oversee financial planning, reporting, and control functions. The ideal candidate will have an MBA (Finance) or ACA/ACCA qualification, along with strong leadership skills and at least 3-4 years of experience in finance and accounting. This role involves managing a finance team, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial analysis for decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably in retail, FMCG, or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of taxation laws and financial regulations in Pakistan.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial planning, reporting, and control functions.
• Lead the finance team and manage daily accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with taxation laws and corporate regulations.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support management decisions.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

SAP

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

MBA (Finance) / ACCA / CA (Part or Qualified)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Manager – Finance will oversee the financial planning, reporting, and control functions of Naheed.pk, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial operations. This role is responsible for leading the finance team, managing daily accounting operations, coordinating with banks and external stakeholders

Details

• Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support management in strategic decision-making.
• Track performance against KPIs, highlighting variances and corrective actions.

Accounting & Reporting

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, and payroll.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors and collection from customers.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with taxation laws (Income Tax, Sales Tax, Withholding Tax, etc.) and corporate regulations.
• Implement and monitor robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Business Support

• Partner with e-commerce, operations, and supply chain teams to evaluate financial impact of business initiatives.
• Provide cost-benefit analyses for new projects, campaigns, and expansion opportunities.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: MBA (Finance) / ACCA / CA (Part or Qualified) or equivalent.
• Experience: 3-4 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably in retail, FMCG, or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of, taxation laws, and financial regulations in Pakistan.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced MS Excel / Power BI skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing a finance team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strategic and commercial mindset.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration and teamwork across departments.