Accountant, General Account

The Aga Khan University, a renowned private international institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join its General Account Department in Karachi. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely and accurate payments to staff and vendors while strictly adhering to institutional policies and relevant legal requirements. The successful candidate will also play an active role in monthly and yearly financial closing activities, thereby contributing to the financial integrity and transparency of the organization.

Key Responsibilities
- Process payment requests accurately, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, institutional policies, and applicable laws.
- Monitor and review the status of payment requests across the department to guarantee timely processing by the team.
- Maintain and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to payment processing efficiency.
- Collaborate with various departments to facilitate prompt payments and resolve any payment-related queries.
- Prepare monthly assigned schedules and promptly address any outstanding items.
- Process monthly journal vouchers as assigned and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual General Ledger closing activities.
- Respond to and resolve queries from vendors and user departments in a timely manner.
- Supervise assigned staff to ensure efficient payment processing and vendor payments.
- Assist with annual external audits and coordinate with auditors as required.
- Perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), Business Administration (BBA), or an equivalent qualification. Candidates pursuing postgraduate qualifications will be given preference.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in payment processing within the finance department of a reputable organization.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, including knowledge of income tax and sales tax laws relevant to payment processing.
- Excellent analytical skills to identify and resolve financial discrepancies effectively.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise efficiently with various departments and vendors.
- Proficiency in computer applications, particularly MS Office.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines consistently.

This position is based in Karachi, Pakistan, within the Aga Khan Hospital & Medical College organization. It offers a regular employment status and standard job type. Joining this prestigious institution provides an opportunity to contribute to an organization committed to maintaining the highest international standards in healthcare and education. The closing date for applications is 22nd October 2025.

Job Skills

Payment ProcessingAccounting PrinciplesIncome Tax LawsSales Tax LawsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMS Office ProficiencyFinancial discrepancy resolutionAbility To Work Under PressureMeeting Deadlines

Job Details

Industry:

Business Development

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

First Shift (Day)

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender

No Preference

Age

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education

Bachelor

Career Level

Entry Level

Maximum Experience

Doesn't Matter

Apply Before:

Nov 22, 2025

Posting Date:

Oct 22, 2025