Introduction:
The Aga Khan University Medical College (MC) was established in 1983, as a part of the Aga Khan University’s Faculty of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. It works closely with the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the University Hospital to produce excellence in educational programs and medical practice.
Faculty, students, and staff are devoted to the highest standard of education, scholarship, and research. The faculty also provides the highest level of patient care through collaboration with various healthcare professionals and the use of state-of-the-art equipment to support diagnosis and treatment in the University Hospital.
The Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research (CRM) is a part of the MC. The Aga Khan University (AKU) has partnered with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - an internationally renowned Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, in developing and evolving The Aga Khan University Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research (CRM).
As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between the 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.
CRM invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager, Finance, from outstanding and ambitious candidates with experience in financial management.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director CRM and Director Finance, CRM, the Assistant Manager Finance will primarily be responsible for:
- planning, allocation, monitoring, and effective utilization of project resources to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives within established timelines and budgets
- d eveloping annual and project-specific budgets for fixed assets, preparing supporting documentation, and obtaining necessary approvals in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
- preparing, monitoring, and managing operational and project financial budgets, ensuring effective utilization of funds and adherence to approved budgetary allocations
- preparing and processing financial documentation, including payment requests, petty cash vouchers, reimbursement claims, and other financial transactions in compliance with institutional guidelines
- coordinating closely with the Finance Department to facilitate the timely processing of payments, cheques, remittances, and other financial obligations
- establishing, maintaining, and reconciling financial accounts for multiple cost centres and externally funded projects, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with funding requirements
- analyzing financial performance and recommending strategies, process improvements, and corrective actions to strengthen financial management and optimize resource utilization
- developing, implementing, and continuously improving financial control systems and procedures to ensure compliance with university policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards. Facilitating internal and external audits as required
- providing financial and administrative support to researchers in the development of grant proposals, including preparation of detailed grant budgets and facilitation of the institutional approval process
- coordinating the execution and signing of grant agreements and conducting regular reviews of Grant Variance Reports (GVRs) to ensure appropriate budget utilization. Monitoring expenditures, procurements, payments, and financial commitments to ensure compliance with grant conditions, donor regulations, and University policies
- maintaining and regularly updating the departmental risk register, identifying potential financial and operational risks, and supporting the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
