Accountant, Payroll

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

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:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible to work in the Payroll department of Finance division as an Accountant.

Specifically, you will be responsible to:

• checking of full and final settlement working and vouchers of outgoing employees
• work closely with Treasury department for online transfer of ex-employees’ dues into employee’s bank account
• prepare reconciliations and schedules on monthly basis with respect to Payroll Accounts and prepare JV’s as per adjustments required
• preparation of Monthly Profit working and member account of Employees Provident and Gratuity Fund
• preparation of monthly invoice and reconciliation of contra account
• coordinate with HR and other departments for processing payments
• assist in preparation of financial statements of funds
• incorporate Tax credit request in Payroll system
• respond on employees’ queries regarding tax credit and full and final settlement
• any other work assign by supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

• minimum Graduate from reputable university with majors in Finance
• being an entry level position – 1 year experience would be preferred
• proficiency in computers especially MS Office, particularly MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint tools is required
• ability to work under pressure and deadlines

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted