Municipal Officer (Finance) / Assistant Director, Local Government (BS-17)

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is inviting applications for highly skilled finance professionals to join the Local Government & Community Development Department. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to serve in a pivotal financial role within the public sector, contributing to municipal financial planning and administration across Punjab.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing municipal financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Overseeing the monitoring and allocation of public funds with transparency.
• Maintaining accurate accounting and comprehensive financial records.
• Ensuring robust financial discipline and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinating with various departments to effectively implement financial policies and strategies.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of public finance and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
• Effective communication and coordination skills for inter-departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a Higher Education Commission (HEC)–recognized university:

• Master of Commerce (M.Com)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) (BBA Hons)
• Professional finance qualifications such as ACMA, ACCA, or CA (with First Division).

Age limits for applicants are 20-30 years. Age relaxation is provided: up to 35 years for males (5 years relaxation) and up to 38 years for females (8 years relaxation). Age for transgender applicants will be as per their CNIC details. Selection will be based on a 100-mark MCQ written test covering 80% qualification-related finance and accounting topics and 20% general ability subjects.

About the Company

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is a government agency responsible for recruiting and administering provincial civil services and management posts in the Punjab province of Pakistan. PPSC ensures merit-based selection processes for various government departments, contributing to effective governance and public service delivery.