Analyst, Department of General Accounting , Finance

Analyst, General Account Department, Finance

Entity: Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

• liaise with vendors, users, payments team and ERP for day to day matters including payments, reconciliations, etc. Acting as the lead from payables team for coordinating with research teams for grant matters
• facilitate reporting to stakeholder (including for grants, budgets, payment status, advances etc.) on payments and other related analysis and responding to payment related queries 
• ensure compliance with granting agency terms and conditions related to payments
• ensure that assets and liabilities are adjusted timely, liabilities are settled timely and receivables are collected timely
• supervise staff who process payments, while ensuring that all payments are made well on time and institutions commitments are fulfilled (KPIs are met consistently)
• prepare and monitor monthly financials/reports/reconciliations for different stakeholders
• take active part in monthly, quarterly and annual General Ledger closing related activities
• coordinate with ERP and IT for accounting and payables module improvements, automation and troubleshooting
• prepare annual withholding tax reconciliation. 

Requirements
You should have:
 

• part qualified ICMA / ACCA or Masters in relevant field from an HEC recognised or reputable foreign university
   
• at least four years of experience in managing payables
   
• good knowledge of taxation and accounting principles / local laws
   
• good interpersonal and communication skills
   
• proficiency in use of computer packages specially MS Office and its analytical and dashboard tools
   
• ability to manage teams and their utilisation and deliver on time.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.