Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

BPS-20 Equivalent · Karachi · 1 Post · Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of PQA’s annual financial strategy, including budgeting, long-range financial planning, and capital expenditure frameworks aligned with the Authority’s port development objectives.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, management accounts, and annual reports in compliance with IFRS, applicable public sector financial regulations, and Ministry of Maritime Affairs requirements.
• Manage PQA’s treasury function including cash flow forecasting, investment of surplus funds, and management of banking relationships to ensure optimal liquidity at all times.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, and relevant government bodies on PQA’s financial reporting obligations, audit findings, and funding requirements.
• Develop and implement internal financial controls, risk management frameworks, and anti-fraud mechanisms to safeguard PQA’s financial assets and ensure governance integrity.
• Provide financial analysis and advisory support to the Board of Directors and Chairman PQA on major investment decisions, port expansion projects, and public-private partnership structures.
• Oversee PQA’s taxation compliance, including coordination with the Director Tax on income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and FBR-related matters across all port operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance Department team, establishing clear KPIs, succession planning, and a culture of financial discipline and accountability across PQA’s finance function.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: ACA, ACMA, or ICAEW from a recognized professional body; alternatively Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with ACA or ICAEW
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience with at least 5 years in a senior financial management position
• Key Skills: Financial strategy, IFRS compliance, treasury management, public sector finance, board-level reporting, risk management, team leadership
• Preferred: Experience in public sector, ports, maritime, logistics, or infrastructure organizations
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By courier to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020. Use a separate envelope with post name clearly marked.

Chief Internal Auditor

BPS-20 Equivalent · Karachi · 1 Post · Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement PQA’s annual internal audit plan based on a comprehensive risk assessment of all port operations, financial systems, procurement processes, and administrative functions.
• Lead independent audits of PQA’s financial transactions, revenue collection systems, contract management, and asset utilization to verify accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of PQA’s internal control systems, identifying weaknesses, recommending corrective actions, and tracking management’s implementation of audit recommendations.
• Coordinate with the Auditor General of Pakistan, external auditors, and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs on statutory audit requirements, compliance certifications, and regulatory inspections.
• Investigate suspected cases of financial irregularities, procurement fraud, or policy violations within PQA, preparing detailed investigation reports for submission to the Chairman and Board Audit Committee.
• Monitor PQA’s compliance with applicable laws, port regulations, procurement rules, and government directives, ensuring that deviations are promptly identified and escalated through proper channels.
• Present quarterly internal audit findings, risk summaries, and compliance status reports to the Board Audit Committee and senior management in a clear, actionable format.
• Develop and maintain the Internal Audit Charter, audit methodology, and quality assurance framework in line with IIA standards and public sector audit best practices applicable to statutory authorities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with professional certifications such as ACA or ICAEW
• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in auditing or compliance
• Key Skills: Internal audit planning, risk-based auditing, internal controls evaluation, fraud investigation, Board Audit Committee reporting, IIA standards, compliance monitoring
• Preferred: Experience in public sector audit or regulatory compliance
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By courier to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020. Use a separate envelope with post name clearly marked.

Director (Tax)

BPS-20 Equivalent · Karachi · 1 Post · Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all tax affairs of Port Qasim Authority including income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, customs duties, and port-specific levy obligations under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 and Sales Tax Act 1990.
• Develop PQA’s comprehensive tax strategy and planning framework, identifying lawful tax optimization opportunities while ensuring strict compliance with all FBR requirements and applicable SROs.
• Represent PQA before the Federal Board of Revenue, Commissioner Inland Revenue, ATIR, and appellate courts in all tax assessment proceedings, audits, and dispute resolution matters.
• Review and advise on the tax implications of PQA’s major contracts, concession agreements, infrastructure projects, and commercial arrangements with port operators and terminal companies.
• Prepare and file accurate income tax returns, advance tax statements, sales tax returns, and withholding tax statements within statutory deadlines and in compliance with FBR filing requirements.
• Monitor Finance Act amendments, FBR circulars, and SRO notifications on an ongoing basis, assessing their financial impact on PQA and briefing the CFO and Chairman accordingly.
• Coordinate with PQA’s external tax advisors, legal counsel, and auditors to ensure a unified and consistent approach to managing the Authority’s tax positions and litigation matters.
• Train and develop the tax team, build internal tax awareness across PQA departments, and ensure that procurement, HR, and finance teams handle tax deductions and reporting correctly.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Law; professional qualification: Chartered Accountant, ACMA, or Tax Practitioner/Specialist
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in taxation with at least 5 years in a senior tax management role
• Key Skills: Income tax, sales tax, WHT, FBR proceedings, tax appellate representation, tax planning, port/infrastructure tax knowledge
• Preferred: Experience dealing directly with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By courier to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020. Use a separate envelope with post name clearly marked.

Director Special Projects

BPS-20 Equivalent · Karachi · 1 Post · Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of PQA’s special infrastructure and port development projects, ensuring delivery within approved timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Develop comprehensive project charters, work breakdown structures, risk registers, and Gantt charts for all assigned special projects, maintaining real-time dashboards for senior management review.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, terminal operators, shipping lines, and government agencies to manage project interdependencies and resolve bottlenecks affecting critical path activities.
• Evaluate and structure public-private partnership (PPP) proposals, concession agreements, and build-operate-transfer (BOT) frameworks for port infrastructure development in coordination with legal and finance teams.
• Manage project financing arrangements with development finance institutions, commercial banks, and government funds, ensuring compliance with lender covenants and disbursement conditions.
• Prepare and present project feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and investment memoranda for approval by the PQA Board, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, and relevant government committees.
• Monitor environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance across all special projects, coordinating with regulatory bodies and environmental consultants to satisfy SEPA and federal requirements.
• Maintain a centralized project management office (PMO) function for PQA, standardizing project governance, reporting templates, and lessons-learned documentation across all ongoing and completed projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Infrastructure Development; or ICAEW, ACA, or MBA
• Experience: Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in project management
• Key Skills: Infrastructure project management, PPP/BOT frameworks, project financing, feasibility studies, PMO management, stakeholder coordination, risk management
• Preferred: Experience in large infrastructure, logistics, or maritime development projects; project management experience from financial institutions
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By courier to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020. Use a separate envelope with post name clearly marked.

Director (Legal)

BPS-20 Equivalent · Karachi · 1 Post · Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advisory services to the Chairman, Board of Directors, and senior management of PQA on all matters relating to port operations, regulatory compliance, and statutory obligations under the Port Qasim Authority Act 1973.
• Draft, review, and negotiate major commercial contracts, concession agreements, terminal operating agreements, land lease deeds, and service contracts entered into by PQA with port operators, shipping lines, and government entities.
• Manage PQA’s litigation portfolio including civil, commercial, labour, and administrative cases before courts of law, tribunals, and regulatory bodies, coordinating with external counsel to protect the Authority’s legal interests.
• Ensure PQA’s full compliance with applicable laws including maritime law, customs regulations, environmental legislation, procurement rules, and anti-corruption statutes relevant to a federal statutory authority.
• Advise on the legal structuring of PPP transactions, BOT agreements, and joint ventures proposed for port infrastructure development, conducting due diligence on legal risks and regulatory approvals required.
• Represent PQA’s legal position in meetings with government ministries, federal regulatory agencies, parliamentary committees, and inter-ministerial working groups as authorized by the Chairman.
• Maintain a comprehensive legal register of all pending litigation, regulatory notices, contract obligations, and statutory deadlines, ensuring timely response and proactive risk management.
• Build and manage the legal department team, provide legal training to relevant PQA staff, and develop standardized contract templates, legal policies, and governance guidelines for the Authority’s use.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: LLM with 10 years of experience in legal affairs OR LLB with 12 years of experience in legal affairs
• Experience: Senior-level legal practice with strong exposure to corporate, public sector, maritime, or regulatory law
• Key Skills: Contract drafting & negotiation, litigation management, maritime law, PPP/BOT legal structuring, regulatory compliance, government legal advisory, legal risk management
• Key Knowledge: Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies of corporate or public sector legal work
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By courier to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020. Use a separate envelope with post name clearly marked.

Director (Human Resource)

BPS-20 Equivalent · Karachi · 1 Post · Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and implementation of PQA’s comprehensive HR strategy, policies, and service rules governing recruitment, promotions, transfers, disciplinary proceedings, and separation for all employee categories.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of workforce management at PQA including manpower planning, succession planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management system administration for a large port authority workforce.
• Manage PQA’s compensation and benefits framework, conducting periodic pay reviews, benchmarking salaries against comparable public sector organizations, and ensuring payroll accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Advise the Chairman and Board on HR governance matters, service rule amendments, disciplinary cases, and employee grievance decisions, ensuring consistency with applicable government and labour regulations.
• Design and oversee implementation of PQA’s learning and development programs, including technical training for port operations staff, leadership development for management cadre, and mandatory compliance training.
• Coordinate with the Establishment Division, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, and other government bodies on HR policy alignment, employee quota matters, and inter-departmental transfers or deputations.
• Manage industrial relations and collective bargaining processes, coordinating with PQA’s recognized trade unions to maintain harmonious labor relations and minimize operational disruptions at the port.
• Drive HR digitalization initiatives including HRMS implementation, biometric attendance systems, and e-service record management to modernize PQA’s people management infrastructure.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: At least 2nd Class Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences, Social Sciences, MPA, or MBA (Human Resources)
• Experience: 17 years of experience in personnel administration in a Government, Semi-Government, or large commercial organization of repute
• Key Skills: HR strategy, workforce planning, compensation & benefits, service rules, industrial relations, performance management, HRMS, government HR compliance
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By courier to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020. Use a separate envelope with post name clearly marked.