The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of Pakistan’s leading not-for-profit healthcare organizations. AKHS, P delivers quality healthcare services through an extensive network of hospitals, medical centers, health centers, and community-based programs across the country, with a strong focus on innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is seeking an experienced Manager Finance for its Gilgit Baltistan region, based at Aga Khan Hospital, Gilgit, reporting to the CFO & Company Secretary.

Summary of the Role

The Manager Finance oversees financial management, financial planning, reporting, audits, treasury management and internal controls for the Gilgit Baltistan region. The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements and statutory regulations, while providing technical financial support to management and strengthening financial systems and processes. The position also leads and develops the finance team, supports financial planning and cost rationalization, and drives process improvements to enhance financial efficiency, reporting accuracy, integrity and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees financial management of the Gilgit Baltistan region, including cash flow, accounts payable, fixed assets, monthly financial closing, and coordination of annual statutory audits with the central finance team.
• Ensures accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in line with approved budgets and seeks necessary approvals for unbudgeted expenditures.
• Leads the preparation and submission of monthly income and expense reports by analyzing key variances and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Evaluates financial and operational risks, reviews internal systems for compliance with laws and donor requirements and implements effective internal controls.
• Provides technical accounting guidance and support to management and staff, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and organizational policies.
• Oversees cash management, fixed asset verification, and inventory control processes across the Gilgit Baltistan region.
• Authorizes key reconciliations, including bank, donor, inter-company and control accounts, and reviews the accuracy of financial data.
• Coordinates with donors and government agencies for fund release, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Approves vendor payments and cheques as per the authority matrix, ensuring compliance with procurement and finance policies.
• Leads, mentors, and evaluates finance team performance, builds staff capacity, and ensures adherence to ethical standards and professional excellence.
• Supports management in financial planning, cost rationalization, and development of efficient budgetary controls and systems.
• Drives process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Commerce (MBA, M.Com) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification preferred: CA, ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent. Part-qualified CA and ACCA members may also apply.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in financial management, including 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, audits, and compliance with national and donor regulations.
• Strong experience in donor-funded organizations, NGOs, or the healthcare sector will be an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting frameworks, and donor compliance.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and financial forecasting skills.
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to organizational values.
• Willingness to travel, as and when required.

Additional Information

1. AKHS is committed to stringent safeguarding principles and enforces a zero-tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with institutional safeguarding principles. Successful candidates will be required to align with these standards and undergo a comprehensive background verification process including employment reference checks, safeguarding reference checks, credential verification, and employment history review.
2. AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles”.
3. Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan.
5. Please note that AKHS does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
6. AKHS is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The organization will assess the applications holistically, taking into consideration the candidate’s combination of education, relevant experience, competencies, skills and overall profile in relation to the requirements of the position and the organization’s needs. Meeting of exceeding the stated minimum qualifications and experience doesn’t, in itself, guarantee shortlisting, interview or selection. It reserves the right to determine the most suitable candidate based on the overall suitability of the profile and organizational requirements. AKHS, P reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage and to accept or reject any application at its discretion. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided.