Terms of Reference

Background: 

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

Roles and Responsibilities: 

The primary responsibility of this support function is to assist Manager Finance for daily transactions, reconciliations, book-keeping, donor and management reporting etc.

• Verification & processing of payments.
• Ensure that all supporting documents in respect of financial transactions are adequately authorized and have the correct information.
• Prepares cheques and vouchers for utility, tax, payroll and other company bills.
• Process supplier invoices and issue cheques for all accounts due.
• Accurate posting of transactions in quick books.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly cash flow statement and Bank/ cash reconciliation statement.
• Prepare project monthly financial statements.
• Maintain financial files and records to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Implement financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in the project, statutory/annual audit.
• Administer and monitor the financial system.
• Develop financial reports.
• Keep oversight on budget and expenditure and generate BVA reports on quarterly, need bases and as and when donor demands.
• Prepare realistic budget forecast on quarterly basis.
  Get budget forecast from the sub-grantees on monthly basis.
• Review of financial documents from the sub-grantees on monthly basis
• Capacity building on financial management of sub-grantees.
• Make payments of taxes of vendors.
• Compliance with tax regulations and tax payments.
• Perform any other task assigned by Supervisor.

Required Qualification and Skills: 

• Ideally, hold a Master’s degree in Finance from an HEC-recognized university, accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, possession of an ACCA with three years of relevant experience is also acceptable. Candidates who are CA Finalists or have completed their CA Inter articles from a QCR (Quality Control Review) firm will also be considered.
• Exhibit excellent IT and communication skills.
• Display strong attention to detail, effective time management abilities, and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in both English and Urdu is essential for this role.

How to Apply: 

• Interested individuals can send their detailed CV along with one-page cover/motivation letter to hr@cpdi-pakistan.org. The last date of application is Sep 24, 2023, latest by 05:00 PM.
• Please mention the post applied for in the subject line.
• Please do not attach your degrees or any other supporting documents.
• CPDI has a policy of not sharing the data of applicants with any other agency.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Interview 72%
• CV Evaluation 28%

Required Qualification:

• Ideally, hold a Master’s degree in Finance from an HEC recognized university, accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, possession of an ACCA with three years of relevant experience is also acceptable. Candidates who are CA Finalists or have completed their CA Inter articleship from a QCR (Quality Control Review) firm will also be considered.
• Exhibit excellent IT and communication skills.
• Display strong attention to detail, effective time management abilities, and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in both English and Urdu is essential for this role. 

Special Note: 

• CPDI is a non-smoking area. Smoking is not allowed in covered areas of CPDI offices, inside CPDI official vehicles, during the proceedings of any seminars, conferences or meetings conducted by CPDI or where any employee is representing CPDI.
• CPDI has a zero-tolerance policy towards financial corruption, moral turpitude and sexual harassment.
• CPDI has a non-discrimination policy on the basis of race, language, color, and religion.
• CPDI has the policy to disqualify the applicants who try to influence the shortlisting/interview committee during the process of recruitment.
• As a socially responsible organization, CPDI strives to maintain a plastic-free environment at its offices and during field activities.