The main purpose of the job is to support operations of the accounts payable and taxation section.

• Assist in preparing withholding tax workings for tax deposits, including quarterly and annual declarations
• Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate recording of expenses in the system (Direct Expenses and P2P)
• Handle employee/faculty travel advances and their subsequent adjustments
• Coordinate with user departments to reconcile credit card–related advances
• Conduct tax research and support implementation of changes in the accounting system
• Provide assistance during closing activities, as well as internal, external, and tax audits
• Guide user departments with accurate and applicable withholding tax information
• Recommend improvements in assigned areas, including automation of manual tasks and controls where applicable
• Coordinate with stakeholders during the processing of financial transactions

• Sound understanding of Accounts Payable, recordkeeping, and withholding taxes
• Proficiency in MS Office, with strong command of spreadsheets
• Hands-on experience with ERP software (preferably SAP)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in client and public interaction
• Excellent analytical skills

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Accountability
• Commitment
• Strong organizational behaviour and punctuality
• Ability to manage stress effectively

ACCA/MBA/equivalent

Up to 2-3 years of relevant experience only.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.