CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Dawakhana Hakim Ajmal Khan
PKR 300,000 • Published Date: • Lahore, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Dawakhana Hakim Ajmal Khan (Pvt.) Ltd., a renowned leader in herbal and Unani medicine, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead and direct the financial operations of the company. The CFO will oversee all aspects of accounts management, taxation, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the organization's financial integrity and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in accounts and taxation, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity, and expertise in Pakistani tax laws and corporate financial systems. As the head of the Accounts and Tax department, the CFO will manage a dedicated team of 10 professionals. This leadership role involves assigning tasks, setting clear targets, mentoring staff, and reviewing performance to ensure timely and accurate completion of all accounting functions. The CFO will also collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Sales, Marketing, Retail, and Purchasing to guide financial decision-making and support the company’s strategic goals. Proficiency in Oracle, QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage, and advanced MS Excel is essential to manage financial systems and reporting efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership
- Lead, supervise and develop the Accounts and Taxation team
- Assign tasks, set targets and review team performance
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all accounting work
- Accounting & Ledgers
- Maintain customer, client and vendor ledgers
- Oversee receivables, payables and reconciliations (bank, vendor and customer)
- Develop, maintain and update the Chart of Accounts
- Ensure proper recording of all financial transactions in line with accounting standards (IFRS)
- Inventory & Stock
- Manage and monitor stock and inventory records
- Conduct and oversee periodic stock counts and reconciliations
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Retail on stock valuation and movement
- Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Handle all matters with FBR, SECP, PRA, SRA and other government departments
- Ensure timely filing of monthly sales tax returns, withholding statements and income tax returns
- Manage corporate compliance and statutory filings with SECP
- Respond to tax notices and represent the company where required
- External Audit & Chartered Accountants
- Coordinate with external Chartered Accountants on monthly sales tax returns
- Prepare schedules and documents for annual audits and ensure smooth completion
- Cash Flow & Financial Planning
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage day-to-day cash flow
- Support budgeting and financial planning
- Monitor expenses and recommend cost controls
- Reporting
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports and MIS for senior management
- Present financial results and insights to superiors
- Cross-Department Coordination
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Retail, Purchasing and other departments on financial matters, costing, pricing and approvals
- Systems & Software
- Manage, implement and improve accounting software (Oracle, QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage, etc.)
- Ensure data accuracy, system controls and proper user access
- Requirements
- Education: ACCA / CA Inter / ICMA / MBA Finance / M.Com or equivalent
- Experience: 10+ years in accounts and taxation, including at least [3] years in a supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of Pakistani tax laws (Sales Tax Act, Income Tax Ordinance, Punjab and Sindh sales tax on services)
- Hands-on experience with FBR IRIS, SECP Services and PRA/SRA portals
- Working knowledge of Oracle, QuickBooks and/or Peachtree (Sage 50)
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Experience in pharmaceutical, herbal, FMCG or manufacturing companies is preferred
- Skills We Value
- Leadership and team management
- High integrity and confidentiality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication in English and Urdu
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- [Annual increments / bonus]
- [Medical / EOBI / Provident Fund]
- A stable work environment with a well-established heritage brand
Experience
10 Years
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Required Skills
- Taxation
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Regulatory Filings
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Corporate Compliance
- Team Leadership
- MS Excel
- Sage
- Peachtree
- QuickBooks
- Oracle
- Bank Reconciliation
- Ledger Maintenance
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Management
- Sales Tax Returns
- Income Tax
- FBR
- SECP
- PRA
- SRA
- Iris
- Audit coordination
- Chart of Accounts
- Inventory Management
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- MIS Reporting
Nice to Have Skills
- Cost Control
- Communication in English and Urdu
- Deadline Management