Job Details

• Job Reference

  Job/SS-101/09/05/2026

• Institute

  University Main Office (UMO)

• Department

  Finance Dte

• Age Limit

  25 - 45

• Posted Date

  Sep 5, 2026

Experience Required

Essential

3-5 years from reputed organization.

Desirable

5-7 years from reputed organization.

Qualification

Essential

CA Inter - Articles completed from reputable CA firm.

Desirable

CA Inter - Articles completed from reputable CA firm.

Required Skills

• Good communication, written, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• General IT skills: Use of ERP systems (emphasis on financial modules), use of Microsoft office, email and Internet-based research.
• Ability to manage a team of 2-3.
• Commitment to Code of Ethics.

Key Responsibilities

The Payments Manager leads the payment operations function, ensuring all payments are processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

The role also manages the payments team, banking relationships, and payment systems, while driving process efficiency and safeguarding the organization against payment fraud and errors.

A. Payment Processing & Operations

• Review, verify, and approve daily payments

• Ensure all payments are approved and released within agreed timelines

• Oversee all foreign payments.

• Monitor payment queues and resolve failed, delayed, or rejected transactions

B. Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly payment reports and cash-flow forecasts for management

• Prepares dashboards tracking payment volumes, turnaround time, and error rates

C. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure all payments comply with policy, statutory regulations, and audit requirements

• Maintain and enforce segregation-of-duties and controls to prevent fraud

• Conduct periodic reviews of payment processes and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation.

• Monitor for suspicious transactions and escalate potential fraud or compliance breaches

D. Banking & Vendor Relationship Management

• Act as primary point of contact with other departments regarding payments.

• Act as a coordinator with banks

• Manage vendor or other departments queries related to payment status, discrepancies, or delays

• Maintain accurate vendor master records and payment details

E. Team Leadership & People Management

• Supervise, train, and mentor payment team

• Assign daily workload and monitor team performance against targets (accuracy, turnaround)

• Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and skills development for team members

• Handle escalations and complex payment issues that require senior-level judgment

F. Systems, Process Improvement & Cash Flow

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity requirements related to upcoming payment obligations

• Coordinate with IT/finance systems teams to maintain and upgrade ERP

• Identify automation opportunities (e.g., invoice capture, duplicate-payment detection)

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce processing time and manual errors

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