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Director Finance

Daanish University Islamabad 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan Contract 🏭 Higher Education Administration & Financial Management ⏰ Full-time executive appointment ⚡ Direct Apply 📅 Posted: Oct 6, 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Oct 21, 2026

Daanish University invites applications from accomplished financial executives to serve as the founding Director Finance of this premier new national higher education institution based in Islamabad.

Institutional Vision and Founding Mandate

Daanish University is an ambitious federal public institution established in Islamabad offering rigorous STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) education converged with civilizational values. The university aims to cultivate principled, resilient leaders for Pakistan and the world, demanding visionary executive leadership to establish transparent, world-class fiscal systems from inception.

Executive Responsibilities and Financial Governance

The Director Finance acts as the chief financial officer of the university, architecting all financial policies, standard operating procedures, and internal control frameworks. Responsibilities include deploying ERP procurement and finance modules, directing annual budgeting, managing endowment funds, ensuring compliance with public procurement rules (PPRA), and interfacing with external auditors and regulatory authorities.

Application Preparation and Document Checklist

Senior finance professionals should compile an exhaustive credentials dossier prior to application:

  • Comprehensive executive CV highlighting financial system implementations and ERP deployments.
  • Attested copies of professional accountancy certifications (CA/ACCA/ACMA/CPA) or master's degrees.
  • Documented service certificates confirming 12 years post-qualification and 5 years leadership experience.
  • Copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
  • Recent passport-sized photographs.

Submission Guidelines and Recruitment Terms

Candidates must email their CV and supporting documents to careers@du.edu.pk clearly mentioning the post title in the subject line on or before October 21, 2026. Additional institutional details can be reviewed at https://du.edu.pk. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

Qualifications

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA, or CPA), OR Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Finance), or related field from an HEC recognized institution. Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounting, preferably 5 or more years as CFO, Director Finance, or Head of Finance. Proven record of setting up financial systems, ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle, Odoo), command of IFRS/IPSAS, taxation, audit, and PPRA rules. Age limit: Maximum 55 years.

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