We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to join our team as an AVP/VP in Finance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to our growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in financial controlling, accounting, and reporting functions for SIMA, its subsidiaries and Funds under management.
• Supervise bookkeeping, monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings.
• Prepare adequate, timely and accurate management reports on a quarterly basis including dashboards for senior management to make decisions.
• Prepare and present financials in the Board meetings and provide logistics / working papers.
• Coordinate with fund administrator, banks, and manage day-to-day finance operations including coordination with investors and borrowers as and when required.
• Coordination with tax advisors for timely filing of quarterly Funds’ VAT returns, annual Corporate Income Tax Return (CITR) for Funds and for SIMA and its subsidiary based in Pakistan.
• Manage monthly reporting to investors, regulators, grant providers and stakeholders and its timely submission as per the deadlines.
• Manage end-to-end audit process for SIMA, its subsidiaries and funds under management.
• Prepare comprehensive annual budget, forecasts and projections for SIMA and its subsidiaries including presentation to senior management and board members for approval.
• Conduct variance analysis on every quarter and identify red flags.
• Monitor cashflow trend and always ensure liquidity management for operational needs.
• Assist in providing support to advisory function as and when required.
• Assist in developing business plan and strategy for our Fractional CFO business segment.
• Identifying potential clients for our Fractional CFO business. Understand client needs, communicate and assist in developing customized CFO service solutions, and work collaboratively with the team to deliver.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards (IFRS, US-GAAP).
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including investors and regulatory bodies.
• Assist in the development of internal software and for automation of processes.
• Coordinate with IT team as and when required.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CA with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in financial controlling, accounting, reporting, financial planning, budgeting and analysis.
• Experience in the impact investing sector is highly desirable. Must have work experience with financial services/banking sector.
• Can handle work pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage financial operations and coordinate with external service providers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Immediate availability to join is mandatory.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team.
• A chance to make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume highlighting their qualifications and availability to careers@simafunds.com.