The Peace & Justice Network (PJN) Pakistan is one of the largest and fastest growing national not for profit grassroots justice network registered under Section 42 SECP contributing across Pakistan for enhancing community legal empowerment and access to justice and strengthening rule of law and human rights to foster peace and sustainable development. 

PJN's vision is for a peaceful, just, and inclusive society governed by laws where the rights of individuals are secure. With its commitment to leaving no one behind, PJN's institutional framework guarantees non-discrimination and equality for all, with a particular focus on women, children, religious and ethnic minorities, internally displaced and refugees, transgender, and people with special needs.

Sr. Finance & Operations Officer Position ToRs: 

Sr. Finance & Operations Officer will be responsible for:  

• Ensuring the Program financial transactions are properly authorized, recorded, have adequate supporting documentation and can be easily extracted for the purpose of preparing financial statements and for conducting audits.
• Ensure Administrative and Financial compliance requirements as per the contract with Concern. Regular coordination with Concern Finance and Program team for monthly compliance and program activities operationalization.
• Preparation of monthly budget vs actual expense report of Program.
• Ensure that all financial documents relating to the project (cash books, ledgers, asset registers, payrolls, bank statements, invoices, and other vouchers) are retained and are available for inspection by the donor. Manage travel and logistics in all the program implementation districts and provincial level for PJN’s Program team.
• Responsible for procurement of all goods and services for the project.
• Assist in logistical planning for seminars, workshops, meetings and consultations, including preparation of relevant documentation.
• Oversee the financial operations of the project and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.
• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization.
• Preparing and maintaining donor agreements and staff contracts.
• Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations to the organization on budget expenditures.
• Obtain approvals from the Director and from the donors on all procurements and purchases for the projects and for the organization.
• Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
• Provide orientation and training to the organization staff on cost-effective management.
• Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to donors.
• Oversee the financial audits of all projects of the organization.
• Provide financial inputs for proposal development, project management, Human Resource Management policies, logistics, travel and other areas of administration.

Eligibilities:

• A degree in Accounting or a related field (Master in Finance, ACCA or CA) and at least 5 years experience in doing finance and administration work in the development sector.
• Proven working experience in a similar role and familiarity with non-profits and experience maintaining accounts preferred.
• Advanced Computer skills including the ability to operate and manage computerized financial system controls, HR policies formulation and implementation, insurance handling and general office management are some of the required essential expertise.
• Ability to work in a team, self starter, highly motivated, comfortable in taking initiatives and able to work with minimum supervision. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.