The Government of the Punjab, Home Department invites online applications from accomplished and qualified financial professionals having Punjab domicile for appointment as Director (Finance & Procurement) at the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) headquarters in Lahore under a Special Pay Package (MP-II) on a three-year renewable contract basis.
Institutional Context and Statutory Procurement Mandate
The Punjab Forensic Science Authority operates as Pakistan's premier multi-disciplinary forensic facility under the Home Department, delivering specialized forensic examinations in fourteen scientific disciplines to law enforcement agencies and judicial tribunals nationwide. The Director (Finance & Procurement) functions as the principal financial officer overseeing complex fiscal appropriations, capital expenditures for precision laboratory instrumentation, international chemical consumables imports, and multi-currency vendor contracts in strict conformity with the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) framework and government financial rules.
Executive Duties and Operational Scope
The Director (Finance & Procurement) steers institutional financial strategy, budget execution, and procurement lifecycles across all forensic directorates. Essential operational deliverables include:
- Formulating comprehensive annual operational and development budget estimates for advanced forensic divisions and satellite testing centers.
- Supervising international and domestic competitive bidding for state-of-the-art forensic spectrometers, DNA analyzers, and ballistic equipment in compliance with PPRA regulations.
- Managing treasury releases, foreign exchange allocations, institutional payroll processing, and tax withholding compliance under statutory revenue codes.
- Directing internal financial control systems, preparing for statutory commercial and government audits, and settling audit observations effectively.
- Advising the Director General and senior administrative boards on fiscal risk mitigation, asset management, and contractual dispute resolutions.
Online Application Dossier and Preparation Checklist
Candidates possessing the prescribed professional accountancy credentials (ACCA, CA, ICMA, ACMA) or Master's degrees in Finance/Accounting alongside twelve years of post-qualification financial governance experience must organize the following documents for online portal submission:
- Completed online recruitment registration submitted through the official testing portal at https://pfsatest.itu.edu.pk/jobs/.
- Updated professional curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting forensic, public sector, or corporate financial leadership achievements.
- Attested copies of professional membership certificates (ICAP, ICMAP, ACCA) or HEC-recognized Master's degrees and detailed mark sheets.
- Documented post-qualification experience certificates establishing a minimum of twelve years in accounts, public procurement, and fiscal management.
- Attested photocopies of valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Departmental No Objection Certificate (NOC) routed through proper channel for candidates currently serving in government or semi-autonomous departments.
Submission Protocol and Recruitment Guidelines
Eligible candidates must apply online through the Information Technology University (ITU) testing portal at https://pfsatest.itu.edu.pk/jobs/ on or before 02 November 2026. Applications received by post or submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. The online recruitment portal will be blocked immediately upon deadline expiration. Only shortlisted candidates meeting the benchmark criteria will be invited for interview by the selection board. Candidates must produce all original degrees, experience credentials, and NOC at the interview. In accordance with government policy, no TA/DA is admissible.