Assistant Manager

Description:

IAL Saatchi & Saatchi is seeking a dynamic and multi-skilled Assistant Manager – Admin & Finance to join its Lahore office. This is a critical hybrid role that combines the core functions of financial oversight with administrative leadership, ideal for professionals with a strong background in managing operations and company finances simultaneously.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ability to coordinate, analyze, and implement will directly impact the company’s overall efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and streamline the day-to-day administrative operations including office management, vendor coordination, procurement, and facility management.

• Manage financial operations such as budgeting, expense tracking, and monthly/quarterly reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

• Enforce internal controls and ensure company policies and compliance protocols are followed effectively across departments.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support seamless operations across administration, procurement, and finance.

• Support HR-related functions, including payroll coordination, employee attendance records, and administrative documentation.

• Prepare and present financial summaries, cash flow projections, and variance analysis to senior management.

• Maintain a strong working relationship with external auditors, vendors, and government authorities where applicable.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role encompassing both administrative and financial responsibilities.

• Strong command over financial software tools (such as QuickBooks, ERP systems) and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with an eye for detail.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage operations under tight deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to collaborate across departments.