Budget and Accounts Officer

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the Budget and Accounts Officer has responsibility for the budgeting and accounting functions of TransPeshawar. The Budget and Accounts Officer must also provide the necessary support to the CFO to ensure that the financial affairs are conducted in a transparent and professional manner and financial records are in accordance with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Urban Mass Transit Act 2016, Companies Ordinance, 1984, the Public-Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules and other applicable rules and regulations.

The major areas of responsibility for the Budget and Accounts officer include:

• Delivering the accounting and budgetary functions inclusive of taxation matters of TransPeshawar and providing support and guidance to the CFO on such matters;
• Collecting and recording data for income and revenue (cash flow) reporting and projections, and develops preliminary and final company and budget documents;
• Preparing accounts in accord with the Companies Ordinance, 1984, the Public-Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Preparing detailed financial management and budget charts, tables, and spreadsheets as needed;
• Developing and executing strategies, policies and tools to improve accounting and budgetary functions of TransPeshawar.

The specific tasks shall include but not be limited to:

• Providing key support and guidance for the accounting and budgetary functions of TransPeshwar;
• Managing the computer based recording of all accounting data on an accurate and timely basis;
• Providing the CFO and other senior personnel in TransPeshawar with financial management information and reports;
• Reviewing annually the accounting and budgetary functions against future KPIs to be targeted as part of the review of the TransPeshawar Business Plan and relevant Operating Manuals;
• Working cooperatively with the senior management of TransPeshawar where accounting and budgetary functions needs to be updated or amended to improve delivery;
• Performing other tasks as may be requested by the CFO from time to time;

Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, expanding professional networks, and participating in professional societies

1. ATTAINMENTS

Qualification

Required

Minimum 16 Years degree from a recognized university in commerce, finance, business administration, accounting or ACCA/CA Inter or a closely related field.

Specialized Training

Professional training courses in accounting related disciplines and any other skills considered relevant for the position.

Active Affiliations

Membership of relevant recognised Industry or Professional Organisations,

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 05 years of post-qualifications relevant experience in financial matters at government /public sector/ reputed private company.

2. EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated experience of accounting and budget principles (including taxation) sufficient to manage financial and budgetary functions of TransPeshawar;
• Demonstrated analytical skills that allow for interpretation of budgetary, financial, and related management information;
• Excellent numerical and analytical computer skills and experience using spreadsheet, accounting and other software tools;
• Excellent writing skills sufficient to draft professional reports and correspondence that is clear and concise;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters;
• Strong organizational skills to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

3. CIRCUMSTANCES

• Age up to 35 Years on closing date of applications
• Fluency in English and Urdu, Pashto would be an added advantage.
• Good health.