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Finance and Operations Manager

Chemonics is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team. Building Healthy Families Activity (BHFA) is a USAID funded five-year project aiming to improve population health outcomes in Pakistan through stronger primary health care systems and encouraging uptake and continuation of voluntary FP/MNCH services.


This position will be based in Islamabad, Pakistan and is open to Pakistani citizens.



Responsibilities include:

  • Overall financial management in adherence to Chemonics and USAID regulations.
  • Supervising accounting cycle, including journal entries, payment requests, and reconciliations.
  • Ensuring cost compliance with USAID principles and Chemonics policies.
  • Timely financial reporting and allocation using ABACUS system.
  • Reviewing internal financial controls and authorization procedures.
  • Supervising internal audits and liaising with auditors.
  • Providing guidance on Chemonics and USAID policies to staff.
  • Serving as the main contact for PMU on finance matters.
  • Collaborating with FAST on ABACUS system and reporting.
  • Supporting Grants Manager on sub-awardees' financial capacity.
  • Assisting with budgetary aspects of grant proposals.
  • Providing finance support to various departments.
  • Supervising GST exemption requests and tax obligations.
  • Handling tax notices and coordination with regulatory bodies.
  • Facilitate local staff payments, health insurance payments, and manage petty cash including log, distribution, receipt, and reconciliation.
  • Oversee daily administrative tasks, including office management, facilities maintenance, and procurement of office supplies.
  • Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to streamline operations and ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Coordinate office events and meetings, including scheduling, logistics, and catering.
  • Share Travel Authorization Forms (TAF) with the security team for all travelers and obtain security concurrence from Pathfinder as well as from Chemonics BRD.


Requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree preferred.
  • Professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, USAID experience desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to Chemonics values and integrity.
  • Ability to promote an inclusive workplace.
  • Proficiency in English and Urdu.

Pakistani nationality and residence is required for this position.


Are you an ACCA or CIMA?*
Are you located in Islamabad?

Or are you willing to relocate?

Have you previously worked with Chemonics?

Or USAID projects?

Are you familiar with the ABACUS system?
Do you have admin experience?


Please upload your CV and Cover Letter

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