Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our mission: is to help cotton communities survive and thrive while protecting and restoring the environment. In challenging times, we are meeting the challenge head-on. Through our network of field-level partners, we have trained over 2.5 million farmers - from the smallest to the largest - in 23 countries in more sustainable farming practices. A quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About this role

Are you passionate about using technology to make a positive impact on the world? Finance Officer support financial administration of BCI Pakistan and smooth running of the office. S/he supports in taxation and ensuring compliances with local laws. Alongside, Officer will support membership team in their invoicing and financial administration. The Finance Officer will function under the line management of the Manager Finance & Operations.

This challenging role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package. 

Responsibilities

Financial Management:

Employee Claims on Expensify:

• Before processing for payments, ensure all claims on Expensify are properly coded, authorised, are as per BCI policy and approved by the competent authorities.
• Ensure all staff advances are properly recorded in respective ledgers and liquidated within the given timeline.
• Process claims for payments (with the adjustment of advances if needed).

Vendors Payment:

• Process vendors payments (Inc. suppliers, service providers, 3Ps etc.).
• Make sure all venders claims are as per BCI policy, contacts, TORs etc.
• Ensures correct deduction of tax as per local tax regulations.
• Ensure all accounting records and supporting documentation for all financial transactions are maintained in a systematic order and in a safe and secure condition under the custody of the organization and scanned copies are also saved.
• Preparation of vouchers along with all supporting documentation according to the organisation financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain vendors record and database up to date.
• Process vendors and consultant Invoices/payments.
• Ensure all procurement processes are in compliance with BCI and local regulations.
• Administers and processes all Petty Cash transactions within the parameters of organisation policies and procedures.

Tax Management:

• Support in organising and updating the company's tax database.
• Make sure all taxes, deducted from employees and vendors and company taxes are properly recorded and timely deposited in treasury/bank.
• Maintain all tax challans and timely send to the specific vendor.

Others:

• Support in maintaining bank statement records, updating ledgers and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Support the Manager Finance & Operations for month-end closing procedures and data entry in the accounting software.
• Assist the organisation and management of internal and external audits.
• In case of need, the officer will assist in smooth running of office and arranging meetings.

Profile

The selected candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

What we Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working – (Depending upon location).
• Continuous learning and development.
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off and parental benefits.
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time.
• Medical outdoor coverage.
• Indoor Health insurances for self and dependant/s.
• Life Insurance.
• Terminal benefit (Gratuity).

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in the Lahore Office. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm and the option to work from home one day per week.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 28.02.2025 via this link:

Finance Officer - Pakistan

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

If you are selected, you will be contacted for an initial screening, which may involve a brief phone interview or video call. The purpose is to learn more about you, confirm basic qualifications, and discuss the role and organisation.

Interviews:

If you are confirmed after the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management.

Assessment and Testing:

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position.

Reference Checks:

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details.

About Better Cotton

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:  

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) 
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) 
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) 
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) 
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)   

Being you @ Better Cotton

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.