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The Assistant Manager Finance Revenue will manage the revenue streams, overseeing transactions, and providing detailed reports for analysis and decision-making. This includes handling receivables from students and corporate entities, as well as managing fee structures and receipts in the ERP system.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Revenue and Receivables Management:

• Overseeing the comprehensive administration of student financial affairs, including fee assessment, invoicing, and prompt recovery of outstanding dues.

• Supervising all revenue streams, including corporate partnerships and ancillary revenue operations.

• Resolving student inquiries related to charges and fees, providing financial guidance for account clearance.

• Efficiently executing the recovery process for outstanding dues from both students and corporate entities.

• Preparation of budgetary forecasts and related financial reports.

• Managing Tax related to Student financials and other services and ensure timely submission.

Leadership and Management:

• Managing the Revenue function, ensuring effective resolution of queries and concerns.

• Developing and customizing reports based on specific requirements to enhance decision-making.

• Regularly updating policies and procedures within the revenue management area.

• Formulating and implementing pricing strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Conducting a thorough analysis of different revenue areas to inform strategic decision-making.

• Providing support for various financial audits related to the revenue function.

Business Improvement Initiatives:

• Spearheading initiatives to streamline business processes, reduce turnaround times, and enhance overall efficiency.

• Designing mechanisms to improve the dissemination of financial information to both internal staff and external stakeholders, including students and corporate partners.

• Identifying and implementing innovative approaches to enhance revenue receipts.

• Initiating and managing projects aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting within the revenue function.

• Maximizing the utilization of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for optimal revenue management.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Masters/M.Com/MBA/CA Finalist/ACMA or ACCA qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of working experience in Finance and/or in related field

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong skills in strategic thinking and brand management.

• Expertise in media relations and public relations strategies.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Knowledge of budgeting and financial oversight.

• Proficiency in database management and customer relationship management.

• Strong customer service orientation.

To proactively lead and support comprehensive financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and industry best practices. The role aims to provide insightful analysis and actionable recommendations that strengthen internal controls, mitigate organizational risks, and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, to collaborate with management and key stakeholders across IBA, ensuring adherence to governance standards, promoting transparency, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness and strategic objectives of the institution.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and adherence to institutional policies.
• Assist in developing and executing risk-based annual audit plans and detailed audit programs aligned with organizational priorities.
• Analyze audit evidence, document findings, and maintain comprehensive working papers to support audit conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare draft and final audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionable recommendations for managements consideration.
• Support special assignments, including investigations of misconduct, ad hoc departmental reviews, and consultancy on internal control matters.
• Identify instances of non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies, and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Conduct quarterly audits of Federal and Sindh HEC recurring grant utilization reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all audit documentation is organized, complete, and maintained in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Perform follow-ups to assess the status and effectiveness of previously issued audit recommendations.
• Engage with departments to provide audit-related guidance, clarification on policies, and support for compliance initiatives.
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Internal Audit or Manager Audit to support the departments objectives.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in related field from an HEC recognized institute/University.
• 5 years of experience, preferably with 2 years of managerial experience in internal audit capacity.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• Verbal & written communication
• Microsoft Office & audit tools
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Analytical, reporting & interpersonal skills
• Planning & organization
• Prioritization & time-management

The Career Guidance Specialist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering career guidance services for students pursuing higher education opportunities in Pakistan and abroad. The incumbent will provide individualized counseling on postgraduate studies, scholarships, admissions, and career pathways while designing awareness initiatives, organizing workshops and information sessions, and building relationships with universities and relevant stakeholders. The role will also contribute to enhancing career guidance services by developing student resources, monitoring outcomes, and supporting institutional objectives related to student success and graduate progression.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized career and academic counseling to students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies, professional certifications, research opportunities, and international education.

• Assess students academic backgrounds, career aspirations, skills, and research interests to recommend suitable universities, programs, and career pathways.

• Develop and implement annual career guidance initiatives, workshops, seminars, webinars, and awareness sessions on graduate studies, scholarships, and career planning.

• Build and maintain relationships with local and international universities, scholarship providers, educational consultants, alumni, and other stakeholders to enhance opportunities for students.

• Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive database of postgraduate programs, admission requirements, scholarships, fellowships, exchange programs, and emerging higher education opportunities.

• Guide students in preparing competitive application documents, including Statements of Purpose (SOPs), Personal Statements, CVs, research proposals, recommendation requirements, and other admission-related documentation.

• Advise students on standardized admission tests such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and other relevant examinations, including preparation resources and application timelines.

• Coordinate university visits, graduate school fairs, information sessions, scholarship awareness campaigns, and networking events with academic institutions and industry professionals.

• Monitor student applications, admission outcomes, scholarship awards, and placement statistics, and prepare periodic reports and dashboards for management.

• Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions, student engagement activities, feedback, and performance indicators while ensuring confidentiality of student information.

• Develop career guidance resources, guides, digital content, and communication materials related to graduate studies, scholarships, and career development.

• Collaborate with academic departments, faculty members, alumni, and Career Development Center colleagues to enhance student career readiness and graduate progression initiatives.

• Identify emerging trends and best practices in higher education, graduate admissions, and career counseling, and recommend improvements to Career Development Center services.

• Support departmental initiatives, strategic projects, employer engagement activities, and any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree from an HEC-recognized university/institution. A Masters degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline will be preferred.

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience preferably in career guidance, student counseling, university admissions, graduate studies advising, career services, or a related field.

• Experience within a higher education institution will be preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• Sound knowledge of postgraduate education systems, admission processes, and scholarship opportunities in Pakistan and internationally.

• Familiarity with standardized admission tests such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and other relevant examinations.

• Strong counseling, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.

• Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills.

• Ability to organize workshops, career events, and outreach initiatives.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration tools.

• Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information with professionalism.

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

The Executive Undergraduate Programs SMCS will support the academic, administrative, and operational management of undergraduate programs (BS Computer Science and BS Mathematics), ensuring effective coordination, student support, timely academic processes, accurate records, and compliance with academic standards.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Manager, SMCS and Undergraduate Program Coordinators in academic and operational matters.

• Facilitate student registration, academic support, and progression monitoring.

• Coordinate undergraduate FYP/project processes, including proposals, evaluations, and final defenses where applicable.

• Assist with curriculum coordination, admissions, orientations, seminars, workshops, and academic events.

• Maintain student records, academic data, course information, and program documentation.

• Support accreditation, reviews, internal assessments, and coordination with QEC and relevant departments.

• Liaise with faculty and administrative departments for smooth delivery of undergraduate programs.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Masters degree preferred).

• Minimum 2 years of experience in academic administration, program coordination, student affairs, or a related roles

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong organizational, coordination, and administrative skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office and academic management systems

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and accurate academic record management

Manager - Media & Marketing Services will be responsible for the planning, management, coordination, execution, and evaluation of IBAs institutional marketing, media relations, public relations, branding, advertising, and promotional initiatives. Working under the strategic direction of the Head - Marketing & Communications, the position will translate institutional priorities into effective marketing campaigns, media engagement, digital initiatives, brand visibility, and marketing-service deliverables.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Marketing & Campaign Management: Plan and execute integrated campaigns across digital, print, outdoor, electronic, ATL, BTL, events, activations, and emerging platforms, including performance marketing and digital media buying. 

• Institutional & Campus Branding: Manage institutional/campus branding, marketing collateral, publications, promotional assets, photography, videography, creative production, and event visibility in line with IBA Brand Guidelines. 

• Media & Public Relations: Manage media relationships, press releases/statements, interviews, leadership and institutional media opportunities, earned-media visibility, media inquiries, and reputation/crisis communication support. 

• Media Planning & Buying: Plan and manage advertising placements, negotiations, media buying, and execution across print, electronic, outdoor, digital, and other relevant platforms. 

• Agencies, Vendors & Partnerships: Manage digital/creative agencies, media partners, vendors, co-branding, sponsorships, and corporate alliances, ensuring quality, timely delivery, brand compliance, and value generation. 

• Budget, Analytics & Reporting: Manage assigned budgets, expenditures, financial coordination, campaign/media KPIs, analytics, reporting, cost optimization, and performance improvement. 

• Stakeholder, Team & Project Management: Coordinate marketing requirements across Schools, Centers, Departments, and support functions; manage projects, timelines, resources, service delivery, and assigned team members.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• The incumbent shall have at least Masters degree in business administration or in a relevant field from an HEC recognized university/institute.

• At least 5-7 years of work experience.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong skills in strategic thinking and brand management.

• Expertise in media relations and public relations strategies.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Knowledge of budgeting and financial oversight.

• Proficiency in database management and customer relationship management.

• Strong customer service orientation.

The Associate Director - CEDIR is responsible for translating CEDIRs strategic priorities into commercially grounded venture-building, incubation, and acceleration programs. The role requires senior founder/operator experience, demonstrated venture scale-up and fundraising capability, P&L and budget ownership, strategic partnerships, and the ability to build high-performing entrepreneurship programs and teams.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement CEDIRs annual venture-building, incubation, and acceleration plan in line with IBAs strategic priorities.

2. Lead the design and continuous improvement of incubation and acceleration programs, including startup support, mentorship, workshops, and venture development pathways.

3. Establish startup selection, assessment, milestone monitoring, performance review, and graduation criteria and ensure consistent application.

4. Manage CEDIRs program P&L, budgets, revenue streams, cost efficiencies, and financial sustainability in coordination with the Director CEDIR.

5. Develop strategic collaborations with corporates, investors, accelerators, universities, and IBA Schools to strengthen venture outcomes and institutional partnerships.

6. Build investor relationships and funding pathways for portfolio ventures, including angel, VC, institutional, and international investor engagement.

7. Develop and maintain a structured mentor, advisor, trainer, and subject-matter expert network for CEDIR ventures and programs.

8. Facilitate access to markets, corporate linkages, technical expertise, technology partners, and strategic opportunities for portfolio startups.

9. Establish startup and program performance dashboards to track portfolio progress, revenue, funding, market traction, and program outcomes.

10. Identify emerging sectors, technologies, AI applications, and business models relevant to venture creation and CEDIRs future program portfolio.

11. Ensure effective governance, documentation, due diligence, compliance, team accountability, and operational discipline across CEDIR programs.

12. Lead, coach, and develop the CEDIR team, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and performance.

13. Represent CEDIR/IBA at entrepreneurship and investment forums and prepare periodic performance reviews and strategic recommendations for CEDIR leadership.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. Masters Degree from an HEC-recognized institution, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship or any other related discipline.

2. Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in founder/co-founder/C-suite or senior venture-operating roles, together with direct recent experience in incubation, acceleration, or institutional entrepreneurship development. 

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

1. Hands-on experience building and scaling venture(s) from early stage to significant national, multi-city, and/or multi-market operations.

2. Demonstrated experience raising external capital from angel, VC, institutional, and/or international investors, with direct involvement in investor engagement, negotiation, and deployment of funds.

3. Senior-level responsibility for P&L and budget ownership, revenue growth, cost optimization, financial sustainability, and organizational performance.

4. Demonstrated experience in business turnaround, restructuring, merger/integration, and/or rapid scale-up environments.

5. Direct experience in incubation, acceleration, venture development, or entrepreneurship-program management, including startup assessment, mentor engagement, milestone tracking, and portfolio performance.

6. Strategic partnership experience across startup, corporate, investor, academic, and technology ecosystems.

7. Experience translating founder/operator expertise into entrepreneurship teaching, training, mentoring, or venture-development programming.

8. Venture building and scale-up; P&L and budget management; fundraising strategy and investor relations; startup evaluation and due diligence; incubation and acceleration program design; venture performance monitoring and KPI/dashboard management; strategic partnerships; organizational restructuring and turnaround; technology-enabled business models and AI adoption; and stakeholder management across corporate, investor, academic, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

9. Venture building and scale-up; P&L and budget management; fundraising strategy and investor relations; startup evaluation and due diligence; incubation and acceleration program design; venture performance monitoring and KPI/dashboard management; strategic partnerships; organizational restructuring and turnaround; technology-enabled business models and AI adoption; and stakeholder management across corporate, investor, academic, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.