Job Details

• Job Reference

  Job/SS-100/09/05/2026

• Institute

  University Main Office (UMO)

• Department

  Finance Dte

• Age Limit

  25 - 45

• Posted Date

  Sep 5, 2026

Experience Required

Essential

12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, and taxation, preferably in a large organization or academic institution.

Qualification

Essential

CA/ACMA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification/partly qualified having relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Desirable

CA/ACMA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification/partly qualified having relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong command of financial reporting and accounting standards.
• In-depth understanding of taxation laws and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Odoo.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Deputy Director is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting across all NUST constituent schools and departments.

The position oversees monthly closing processes, statutory compliance (including taxation), audits, reconciliations, and system-related financial queries.

The role also involves providing strategic financial insights, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring adherence to accounting and regulatory standards.

Functions & Duties

Core Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Oversee and manage the monthly closing of books for all NUST constituent schools and departments.
• Review and ensure accuracy of all reconciliations, including inter-departmental and inter-school bank accounts.
• Prepare and present monthly consolidated financial reports to the Chief Finance & Business Development (CF&BD).
• Ensure timely availability of financial data for decision-making and management review.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Review and resolve daily taxation-related queries on vendor payments and transactions.
• Manage all tax notices and correspondence with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
• Ensure timely filing and compliance with applicable tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Monitor and manage tax exemptions available to NUST under relevant sections of the Income Tax Ordinance.

3. Audit Coordination

• Lead the annual external audit of NUST’s financial statements.
• Coordinate and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion and resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure implementation of audit recommendations and strengthening of internal controls.

4. Financial Systems & Process Support

• Oversee and resolve financial reporting and system-related issues raised by schools, particularly within the Odoo ERP system.
• Liaise with IT and system support teams for enhancements and issue resolution.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across all financial modules.

5. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare various financial and management reports as required by senior management and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal policies.

6. Car Leasing & Administrative Oversight

• Supervise and administer the car leasing operations under the NUST Car Policy.
• Ensure policy compliance, record accuracy, and proper accounting treatment of leases.

7. Fixed Assets Management

• To supervise management of fixed assets records/register in Odoo.

8. Team Management & Support

• Provide guidance, training, and support to reporting staff on complex and routine financial matters.
• Review team deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with reporting timelines.
• Promote professional development and capacity building within the financial reporting team.

Term and Conditions

Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional).

Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.

Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:

• 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile.

• NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution.

• In process of pursuing a required degree.

• Medically unfit.

Candidates serving in Govt departments or Armed forces will be required to furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective parent department / organization.

Internal candidates must obtain prior consent from their respective institution/department before applying for the position.

Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible.

NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time