Finance & Operations Manager

Job Specification: • Prepare the yearly work plan and cash plan for project cells and ensure timely submission and approvals. • Prepare and submit yearly NIS statements and quarterly fund demands for timely allocation and release of funds. • Update monthly physical and financial progress on iPAS. • Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual physical & financial progress reports for review meetings. • Handle all financial matters related to meetings, workshops, and seminars organized under the project. • Prepare payment requests, travel claims, and ensure all supporting documentation is complete; coordinate with government/donor agencies for payment follow-ups. • Maintain petty cash, update the petty cash register, and maintain the general ledger for project accounts. • Support procurement processes including tender documentation, bid dissemination, bid tabulation, and verification of goods and invoices before initiating payment requests. • Handle administrative matters including salary processing, maintaining financial records, and managing filing systems. • Manage inventory of all expendable and non-expendable items under the project. • Liaise with AGPR, Planning Commission, and Finance Division on project-related financial matters. • Perform any other tasks assigned by management. Qualifications: • MS/BS in Finance, Accounting, Management, or MBA from an HEC-recognized university; OR • Professional qualifications such as CA, ICMA, ACCA (part-qualified or fully qualified, as relevant to the role). • Candidates with a strong academic background in financial management, auditing, cost & management accounting, or business administration will be preferred. Experience: • Minimum 10-12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in project administration, financial management, and procurement, preferably under PSDP or donor-funded projects. • Experience working with UN/International agencies, government departments, or climate-/development-related ministries will be considered an advantage.