Reporting Line:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Divisions / Employees under management:

Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

• Lead the full cycle of accounting operations, including general ledger management, receivables/payables, payroll, expense control and weekly liquidity control.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, and local regulatory requirements and group management accounting standards.
• Participate and provide financial data for internal Monthly Performance Reviews and closings
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.

Financial Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure strict adherence to SECP, FBR, SBP, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to NBFCs, EMIs, or other fintech licenses.
• Prepare and submit periodic regulatory filings, audit reports, tax returns, and other disclosures required by authorities.
• Stay updated on evolving financial regulations and ensure timely implementation of policy changes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Design and manage budgets, cash flow planning, and financial forecasts in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Conduct variance analyses and recommend cost optimization strategies.
• Provide strategic financial advice for new product launches, capital allocation, and fundraising.
• Ensure timely requests for funding from the group
• Participate in searching for options and negotiating external funding conditions with banks and other potential investors
• Assist in preparation of company presentations for investment purposes

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Develop and implement internal control frameworks and audit trails across all financial processes.
• Monitor financial risks and ensure mitigation strategies are in place, particularly around digital payments and loan disbursement workflows.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performance finance team capable of scaling with the organization.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, legal advisors, and banking partners.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification (mandatory).
• Minimum 8–10 years of accounting and finance experience, with at least 4+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience working within or auditing NBFCs, EMIs, MFIs, REITs, or other regulated financial entities.
• Strong understanding of Pakistani tax law, SECP compliance, and digital financial systems.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle) and financial modeling tools.
• Excellent communication, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills

• Background in fintech or digital financial services
• Exposure to cloud-based financial infrastructure
• Understanding of international investment reporting and foreign remittance compliance
• Familiarity with digital lending platforms, payment workflows, and related APIs

What we offer:

• Competetive salary
• Private health insurance
• Monthly contribution to your phone bills
• Friday snacks and other celebrations
• We support growth with our internal learning courses and programs
• Great, international colleagues who share your mindset