Senior Finance & Accounts Director – IFRS & Policy Lead

sbp.org.pk; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of Pakistan seeks an experienced finance professional for a senior management role in Karachi. The position reports to the Director/Executive Director and offers market-based salary and benefits.

Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, IFRS compliance, budgeting, and policy development; the candidate should have 15+ years in finance, with at least 5 in middle management, plus advanced accounting credentials.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in Finance or Accounts.
• Fellow member of ICAP, ICMAP or equivalent foreign bodies.
• Additional professional certifications like CFA, FRM, CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate internal and external financial reporting and annual financial statements.
• Devise accounting policies per the Bank’s framework.
• Ensure IFRS-compliant financial reporting.
• Advise senior management on accounting, finance, and taxation issues.
• Oversee budget preparation for SBP and related entities.
• Manage Fixed Asset Register and supplier payments.
• Coordinate audits; consolidate SBP budget and monitoring.
• Liaise with IMF, MoF and donor agencies regarding FCY funds.
• Support the Director in SBP Board affairs and related tasks.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting

Tax advisory

Education

Master's degree

ICAP/ICMAP fellowship

CFA/FRM/CIA preferred

Job description

State Bank of Pakistan seeks an experienced finance professional for a senior management role in Karachi. The position reports to the Director/Executive Director and offers market-based salary and benefits.

Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, IFRS compliance, budgeting, and policy development; the candidate should have 15+ years in finance, with at least 5 in middle management, plus advanced accounting credentials.