Mr. Akhtar Munir

Finance Officer

Full-Time · Completed · Finance Team

Employee ID: PEDO/EMP/2026/005

A dedicated and detail-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting within development organizations. Currently serving as Finance Manager for the USAID-funded “School Sab Ke Liye” (School for All) Project at Pak Everbright Development Organization (PEDO), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, since July 2024. Previously served as Finance Officer from September 2020 to June 2024.

Experienced in financial planning and analysis, budget preparation and monitoring, cash flow management, cost control, auditing, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in preparing accurate financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and implementing effective internal financial controls. Committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and efficient resource utilization to support organizational objectives and sustainable development initiatives.

Finance Manager — USAID-Funded “School Sab Ke Liye” (School for All) Project

Jul 2024 – Jul 2025

Responsibilities:

• Oversee project financial management, budgeting, and expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budget utilization statements.
• Ensure compliance with USAID donor requirements and organizational financial policies.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure efficient allocation of financial resources.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with project teams and management on financial planning and reporting.

Achievements:

• Successfully managed project and organizational budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and financial accountability.
• Strengthened financial controls and reporting procedures to improve accuracy and transparency.
• Ensured timely preparation of financial statements, budget reports, and expenditure forecasts.
• Supported successful internal and external audits through accurate documentation and compliance with financial requirements.
• Improved budget monitoring and cost-control practices to promote efficient use of organizational resources.

Finance Officer — Pak Everbright Development Organization (PEDO)

Sep 2020 – Jul 2024

Responsibilities:

• Managed daily accounting, bookkeeping, and financial transactions.
• Prepared budgets, financial statements, and periodic expenditure reports.
• Monitored cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Conducted financial analysis and identified cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations, financial policies, and donor requirements.
• Maintained financial documentation and supported audit processes.
• Implemented internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial transparency.

Achievements:

• Successfully managed project and organizational budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and financial accountability.
• Strengthened financial controls and reporting procedures to improve accuracy and transparency.
• Ensured timely preparation of financial statements, budget reports, and expenditure forecasts.
• Supported successful internal and external audits through accurate documentation and compliance with financial requirements.
• Improved budget monitoring and cost-control practices to promote efficient use of organizational resources.
• Maintained compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and applicable financial standards.
• Contributed to effective financial planning and decision-making through reliable financial analysis and reporting.