Director Finance Job at Daanish University Islamabad | skillup900
Daanish University is a new national institution offering rigorous STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) education in Islamabad, Pakistan. The university is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as its founding Director Finance.
The offered salary range for this key administrative position is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 100,000. Eligible candidates possessing relevant professional accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA, CPA) or Master's degrees with extensive finance leadership experience are invited to apply. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria
| Position & Age Limit | Qualification Requirements | Experience Requirements | Key Responsibilities |
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Director Finance Age Limit: Max 55 Years Location: Islamabad |
Essential: Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA, or CPA); OR Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance), or related field. Preferred: Certifications in public financial management, procurement, or IT/systems. *Degrees must be from an HEC-recognized university/institution. |
• Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounting. • Preferably 5+ years as CFO, Director Finance, or Head of Finance. • Proven record of setting up financial systems and controls including ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo). • Strong command of IFRS/IPSAS, taxation, audit, and PPRA rules. • Experience in higher education, trusts, non-profits, or public sector highly preferred. |
• Design and implement financial management systems from scratch (chart of accounts, policies, SOPs, internal controls). • Lead finance & procurement modules of University ERP. • Lead budgeting, planning, treasury, and endowment management. • Oversee procurement and build a high-performing finance team. |
Terms & Conditions
- Degrees/Certificates must be obtained from Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized universities or professional institutes.
- Daanish University is an equal-opportunity employer.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test/interview.
- The University reserves the right to accept or reject any application at any stage without assigning any reason.
How to Apply Step-by-Step
Email Application Instructions:
- Prepare your updated Resume/CV highlighting relevant qualifications and 12+ years of finance experience.
- Compose an email to careers@du.edu.pk.
- Mention "Application for Director Finance" in the subject line of your email.
- For detailed job descriptions and institutional information, visit the official website at www.du.edu.pk.
GPO & Campus Address:
Daanish University Campus Address:
HR Department, Daanish University,
Islamabad GPO Post Code: 44000, Pakistan.
Official Website: www.du.edu.pk | Contact Email: careers@du.edu.pk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found for the role.
You can send your application/CV to careers@du.edu.pk with the job title in the subject line.
Candidates require ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA, CPA, or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting with at least 12 years of post-qualification experience.