About Us

Karandaaz Pakistan is a not-for-profit organization, based out of Islamabad, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017. The entity has been seeded by Enterprise and Asset Growth Programme of UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and our digital finance initiatives are being funded by the Gates Foundation (GF).

Karandaaz is guided by the vision of Investing for Shared Prosperity, and driven by the mission to enhance the capabilities of the financial and digital ecosystem through investments, innovations, and strategic partnerships for inclusive, green and sustainable growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for standalone and group reporting in accordance with the Companies Act, 2017 and applicable IFRS/IAS.
• Prepare and review variance analysis and reporting on key financial metrics to support management decision-making
• Coordinate with departments to gather, analyze, and validate financial data, ensuring completeness and accuracy of reported information.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close processes, including review of journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Review general ledger account reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
• Prepare and review management reports, ensuring quality and timely submission to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, corporate policies, and applicable accounting and reporting standards.
• Act as a focal point for the annual external audit, coordinating the preparation of audit deliverables and resolution of audit queries.
• Work with internal auditors to monitor the effectiveness of control systems and ensure timely closure of audit findings
• Oversee the accurate management of financial data in the Oracle Fusion ERP system and drive continuous improvements and efficiencies in the system
• Support the implementation of ERP finance modules, including requirements gathering, system configuration support, user acceptance testing, data migration, and post-implementation review.
• Ensure data integrity by monitoring transaction accuracy within the ERP system
• Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset register, ensuring all asset additions, disposals, and transfers are accurately recorded.
• Review monthly and annual depreciation calculations in compliance with accounting policies and standards
• Plan and supervise periodic asset verifications to ensure accuracy and existence of assets recorded in the register
• Ensure compliance with income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and other applicable tax laws and liaison with tax consultants for timely exemptions where required.

Eligibility Criteria

Education & Experience

• CA (Finalist)/ACCA Qualified/MBA Finance or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• At least 5–6 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/IAS and financial statement preparation and consolidation
• Hands-on experience with a reputable ERP system (Oracle Fusion preferred). Exposure to ERP finance module implementation will be a plus.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the complete accounting and reporting cycle
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel and MS Word
• Good oral and written English
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet targets within tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• A result-oriented individual with sound judgment, flexibility, and adaptability.
• A good team player able to work collaboratively across departments
• Demonstrated professional and personal ethics, transparency, and openness.

Culture and Values at Karandaaz

Karandaaz culture is guided by our values of Integrity, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Appreciation and Learning Acumen (IDEAL). These values shape our choices on what we do and how we do it, both with colleagues internally and partners externally. We also believe that we are all responsible for creating a great place to work and are constantly looking to hire individuals who bring the same level of passion and commitment to the purpose of the organization.

If you believe in the Karandaaz vision and values and feel excited about the work we are offering, please send us your application for this position at careers@karandaaz.com.pk, clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line.

Karandaaz is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all population groups