Assistant Manager Finance- Government Relations

Our purpose

You will be part of the largest skills development fund in Pakistan. PSDF’s purpose is to shape the future and well-being of our poor and vulnerable youth by giving them access to skills training of the highest standard so they can find sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities in Pakistan and beyond.

The impact we have created

PSDF started its operations in the 4 poorest districts of Punjab. Since 2016, the geographical remit has expanded to the entire 36 districts of Punjab and other districts of Sindh, Balochistan & KPK. PSDF has trained almost 600,000 underprivileged youth across Punjab. These graduates have been trained in approximately 250+ demand-driven and market-relevant trades across 8 sectors.

Diversified and challenging team

At PSDF, our team constantly works in a fast-paced and challenging environment and needs someone who can match and deliver at our pace. We are looking for a passionate and talented individual who can actively pursue and drive the agenda of PSDF and is always ready to take up new challenges.

• Manage official correspondence with Government Departments, P&D, Finance, and AG Office regarding SMDP schemes, fund releases, and accounts matters.
• Coordinate PC-I preparation, amendments, approvals, and maintain tracking of scheme progress and documentation.
• Follow up on funds releases, placement of funds, and prepare financial summaries, utilization reports, and reconciliation updates.
• Maintain proper record-keeping, filing, and compliance with government SOPs, audit requirements, and organizational policies.
• Liaise with internal teams and support senior management through briefings, reports, and official submissions

• Ensure timely government coordination and approvals through effective official correspondence.
• Facilitate smooth fund releases, placements, and accurate financial follow-ups.
• Maintain strong compliance, proper documentation, and audit-ready records.
• Improve monitoring and reporting of SMDP schemes for better management decisions

• Bachelor’s (Hons) in Finance/ Accounting/ Commerce from an HEC-recognized university, or CA Finalist/ ICMA part-qualified/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience in budgeting and reporting within reputable organizations
• Knowledge of SMDP Portal and PC-I case processing for government approvals
• Experience liaising with P&D Department, AG Audit, Treasury Office, and other government bodies for project approvals and fund releases
• Familiarity with Asaan Assignment Account and NBP/banking-related matters

PSDF has a lot more to offer than a market competitive salary and perks. As a PSDF employee you will get:

• Professional development and career growth opportunities with the largest skills development fund in Pakistan.
• Experience a professional environment that believes in innovative solutions to addressing youth employment and entrepreneurship.
• Opportunity to develop and execute innovative approaches to skills development for Pakistan’s youth.
• Hands on experience in designing, managing, and publishing results of highly diverse research projects in the field of youth employment, out of school children and skills for digital economy.
• Opportunities to interact, learn and develop expertise by actively working on large-scale donor funded projects. PSDF works closely and collaboratively with large international donors and organisations such as World Economic Forum, UNICEF, DFID-UK Aid, ILO, and World Bank as well as with the most influential business leaders of Pakistan through the Parwaaz platform https://parwaaz.com/.
• Opportunity to work as one team with the most talented, dynamic, and seasoned professionals in the Development Sector.

Experience a progressive, transparent, and fair organizational culture.