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Finance Officer Jobs in Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan at j. awan & partners

Title: Finance Officer

Company: j. awan & partners

Location: Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

Job Title

  • Finance Officer

Reports To

  • Chief Financial Officer

Location

  • All Jurisdictions

Direct Reports

  • None

About j. awan & partners

At j. awan & partners, we believe in “challenging the status quo every day”, delivering seamless excellence to our customers across the world. We challenge the status quo by making tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of our clients’ business interests and delivering our solutions to their needs with effective simplicity. We understand that time is precious and as such our tailor-made solutions are simple to understand, simple to embed and simple to use.

We are a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy with our headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We also have our own Technology company creating bespoke cutting edge RegTech solutions. Our business presence covers multiple jurisdictions with offices in the UAE, KSA, UK & Ireland, Singapore, Porto, Pakistan, Qatar and now in South Africa. We provide Regulatory Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Recruitment and Technology services (the “Services”) to a large number of clients including global, regional and local financial services institutions, governments and other industry partners. As part of our global expansion plan, we are now looking for an ambitious and agile professional with a strong background in finance to join our team.

Our Approach

We challenge the status quo daily by designing and delivering tailored solutions that are built around the specific needs of our clients. We focus on creating simplicity in everything we do, ensuring that our solutions are easy to understand, easy to implement, and easy to use. This approach allows us to deliver consistent value while maintaining clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness across all client engagements.

Mission / Purpose of the Role

The Finance Officer plays a critical role in strengthening the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the client’s financial and accounting processes, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and full compliance across all business entities. The Finance Officer works closely with the senior leadership team to streamline financial operations, improve internal frameworks, and support strategic decision-making. Additionally, the role manages taxation requirements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely, compliant, and optimized tax outcomes. Ultimately, the Finance Officer contributes to the organization’s stability and growth by building reliable financial systems and enabling informed, data-driven business performance.

12–18 Month Mission Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Zero errors in financial reporting
  • Full compliance with IFRS and prudential regulations
  • Minimal audit adjustments or findings.

Timeliness & Delivery

  • 100% on-time financial reporting and findings
  • No penalties due to late submissions or missed compliance requirements
  • Timely management of accounts

Forecasting & Financial Insight

  • Accurate budgets and forecasts delivered on time
  • High-quality financial insights
  • Timely communication of cash flow and capital positions

Data Integrity & Controls

  • Fully implemented reviewed controls
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data
  • Smooth audit cycles with minimal rework
  • Strong audit outcomes

Regulatory Compliance

  • All regulatory filings submitted before deadlines
  • Zero regulatory breaches
  • Audit-ready documentation maintained throughout the year
  • Reduction in control weaknesses

Key Accountabilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Ensure data integrity in client accounting systems
  • Manage accruals and provisions
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Monthly book close
  • Prepare client trial balance, balance sheet and cashflows with detailed insightful analysis and commentary for Board pack.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory returns

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Where applicable, assist the Head of Finance on all matters relating to the internal management of accounts including consolidation of group entities, VAT preparation, accounts receivable and accounts payable oversight and management, and filing of annual audited accounts.
  • As the lead Finance Officer, capably support the client and represent them externally wherever needed.
  • Supporting front office and stakeholders on tax rules and taxes generally concerned with clients and related products.
  • Build good relationships with all stakeholders

Audit & Senior Management Support

  • Assist with other assigned duties including accounting, internal and external audit proactively, or administration roles.
  • Support Senior Management with multiple financial mandates.
  • Planning, coordinating, reviewing, and validating documentation with the utmost attention to detail.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

  • Take overall responsibility for the preparation and submission of regulatory reports with tax office and other regulatory bodies.
  • Proactive advisory relation to IFRS standards and applicable accounting regulations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client data.

Core Competencies

  • Integrity: Acts with honesty, transparency, and strict adherence to regulatory, financial reporting, and tax compliance standards across all jurisdictions.
  • Accountability: Takes full ownership of taxation matters, financial reporting accuracy, month-end close quality, and on-time submissions of regulatory and tax filings.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with senior management, auditors, regulators, stakeholders, and client leadership teams including CEOs to deliver high-quality financial and tax outcomes.
  • Drive for Excellence: Maintains high professional standards through meticulous financial work, strong governance, reliable data integrity, and continuous process improvement.
  • Problem-Solving Mindset: Thinks analytically and proactively to resolve tax issues, compliance challenges, financial discrepancies, and audit-related queries efficiently.

Role-Specific Competencies

  • Technical Financial Mastery: Deep understanding of IFRS, accruals, provisions, financial statements, trial balance preparation, multi-entity accounting, and reporting controls.
  • Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Expertise: Ability to manage complex tax matters including VAT, CRS, FATCA, DAC6, QI requirements, and compliance obligations across jurisdictions.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Governance: Well-versed in DIFC/ADGM finance officer responsibilities, taxation rules, regulatory submissions, and documentation for audits and authorities.
  • Stakeholder & Client Management: Strong capability to manage CEO-level clients, respond to taxation notices, and guide internal teams and front office on tax implications and processes.
  • Independent Issue Resolution: Strong ability to identify discrepancies, review transactions, draft responses to authorities, assess compliance gaps, and escalate where appropriate.
  • Financial Systems & Process Efficiency: Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks, Oracle, etc.), strong Excel skills, and ability to maintain accurate data in client accounting systems.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Accounting & Financial Reporting Expertise: Hands-on experience with IFRS standards, monthly close processes, accruals, provisions, and preparation of Financial Statements.
  • Taxation Knowledge Across Jurisdictions: Strong understanding of VAT, sales tax, global tax transparency frameworks, and how rules apply to clients and financial products.
  • Regulatory & Audit Preparedness: Ability to prepare regulatory returns, support audit cycles, maintain audit-ready documentation, and address auditor requests efficiently.
  • Documentation & Data Integrity: Strong capability to maintain accurate ledgers, schedules, reports, and clean accounting records across multiple client entities.
  • IT, Excel & Accounting Software Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office, accounting systems (QuickBooks, Oracle), and maintaining financial data accuracy.
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear, confident communicator able to interact across all levels of the firm, support front office, and manage client expectations.
  • Time Management & Ownership: Highly organized, able to manage multiple mandates, tax deadlines, financial cycles, and high-volume work under pressure.
  • Confidentiality & Professional Judgment: Understands risk management, regulatory implications, and the importance of handling sensitive client information securely.

Education & Experience

  • ACCA, CIMA, CA, or CFA required.
  • Master’s in Finance & Accounting preferred
  • Experience10–12+years in financial services
  • Additional Requirements: Strong IFRS knowledge and experience with accounting systems preferred

Culture & Values Alignment

  • Embody a growth mindset and proactive learning approach.
  • Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Exhibit professional maturity and integrity in handling sensitive issues.
  • Build trust and credibility with both leadership and team members.
  • Align with j. awan & partners’ core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.

Rewards & Growth

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth in a global, fast-scaling organization.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.

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