About the Program
The Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AKEPB) is seeking a Deputy Finance Member to assist with the financial operations of its entities.
The Deputy will play a key role in supporting bookkeeping, year-end financial close, reconciliations, and budgeting at both the regional and national levels.
This role is essential in ensuring the financial accuracy and compliance of AKEPB’s operations, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the community’s economic development.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities :
Bookkeeping of AKEPB Entities : The Deputy will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for AKEPB entities.
This involves recording and classifying all financial transactions, including journal entries and any necessary adjustments.
The individual must ensure that all financial records comply with relevant financial reporting standards, contributing to the overall integrity of AKEPB’s financial statements.
Year-End Financial Close & Miscellaneous Reconciliations : Assisting in the preparation and execution of year-end financial close processes will be another very important task.
The Deputy will help reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and other key financial records to ensure that everything is in order before the year-end close.
This process also includes verifying the accuracy of all financial records and ensuring they are audit-ready for any reviews or assessments conducted at the close of the fiscal year.
Assisting with Regional and National Budgets : The Deputy will also support the preparation and management of regional and national budgets.
This involves working closely with the team to ensure that budgetary guidelines are followed and providing detailed reports on actual expenditures against budgeted amounts.
The individual will assist in making forecast adjustments, participating in financial planning activities, and ensuring compliance with budgetary limits.
About You
The ideal candidate would :
- Preferably, hold a Canadian CPA designation or be a candidate pursuing CPA certification, but not mandatory.
- Have experience in accounting, particularly in handling journal entries and bank reconciliations. Practical knowledge of year-end financial close processes and reconciliations is also expected.
- Proficiency in MS Excel is essential, as the volunteer will need to be comfortable using formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of accounting software, such as QuickBooks or Sage, would be considered an asset, as well as a strong understanding of budgeting principles and financial planning.