Accounts and Finance Officer

Position

Accounts and Finance Officer

Seniority Level

Mid-Level

Contract Type

Full-time

Salary Range

To be decided at time of interview

Qualification Requirements

• BS in Accounting, Finance, A&F or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in managing accounts, taxation, audit and payroll.
• The ideal candidate should have preferably worked as a “finance officer” in a reputed firm with knowledge of accounting software.
• Prior experience with public and private sector contracting would be an added qualification and preferred. 
• The position is based in Islamabad with a need based travel to other locations across Pakistan.

Job Description

• Prepare and present accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor and report on variances between actual and budgeted figures.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for budget adjustments.
• Oversee the processing of accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, bill payments and collection of payments.
• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations related to payroll.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage financial aspects of private sector projects, ensuring profitability and cost control.
• Liaise with project managers to track project budgets and expenditures.
• Represent QRI at the regional and national fora in connection with business development, promotion etc.
• Ensure updates regarding all QRI accounts via phone/Zoom calls/emails on need basis and at least twice each month through written reports on formats to be mutually agreed.
• Manage petty cash and local expenditure as advised by the management.
• Plan proper budgets and supervise the daily expenses as advised & assigned by senior management.
• Maintain record of staff leaves records and overtime.
• Manage annual tax returns, sales tax and resolve routine queries related to FBR and other authorities.
• Report site and staff issues immediately to the senior management along with suggestion and remedial actions.
• Assist the QRI Manager with necessary financial and all other records and submit consolidated report to the Director Operations on weekly basis.
• Ensure presentations to the QRI Board of management on regular/need basis
• Represent QRI with or without QRI manager in all meetings with clients, partners, suppliers, administrative bodies and other stakeholders if required.
• Provide financial support and training to other departments as needed.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist the QRI Manager and other staff in preparation of bids.
• Managing and facilitating company and Directors/ Shareholders.