Assistant Manager, Finance On-Campus

Position Title: Assistant Manager, Finance On-Campus

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi 

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

Specifically, you will be responsible to:

• Assist the annual budgeting process, including preparation, review, and consolidation of budgets across departments and units.
• Monitor budget adherence and recommend corrective actions for variances.
• Provide guidance to department heads on budget preparation and financial planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support short- and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with leadership to align financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Conduct scenario analyses and sensitivity testing to assess financial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and organizational reporting standards.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to track operational and financial performance.
• Work closely with clinical and operational teams to understand financial implications of initiatives.
• Serve as a financial advisor to senior management and other stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional certifications partly qualified (e.g., CA, ICMA, ACCA etc)
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong focus on budgeting and planning. Prior experience in the healthcare sector is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel. Familiarity with accounting standards and financial regulations.Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.