Assistant Manager Finance Government Relations at Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) Lahore 2026

About the Job

Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) is Punjab Government's flagship skills development initiative empowering thousands of Pakistanis through vocational and technical training. PSDF is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced finance professional for the specialized role of Assistant Manager Finance, Government Relations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role sits at the intersection of public finance management and government coordination — managing SMDP schemes, PC-I processing, fund releases, and audit compliance with Punjab's key government departments.

Job Details

• Organization: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF)
• Position: Assistant Manager Finance, Government Relations
• Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Location: Head Office, 21-A, H Block, Dr. Mateen Fatima Road, Gulberg II, Lahore
• Salary: Market Competitive
• Contact: Info@psdf.org.pk | +92 42 35752190

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all official correspondence with Government Departments regarding SMDP schemes and fund releases
• Coordinate PC-I preparation, amendments, revisions, and approvals with the Planning & Development (P&D) Department
• Track scheme progress, maintain comprehensive documentation, and ensure timely record-keeping
• Follow up on fund releases from Treasury Office and government bodies to ensure uninterrupted program financing
• Prepare financial summaries, utilization reports, and compliance documentation for government and audit purposes
• Manage correspondence and coordination with the Accountant General (AG) Audit Office
• Maintain Asaan Assignment Account and handle related banking matters
• Ensure strict compliance with government SOPs, financial regulations, and audit requirements
• Liaise with P&D Department, Treasury Office, AG Audit, and other government bodies on financial matters
• Support the CFO in managing government financial relations and public sector fund management

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Bachelor's (Hons) in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce from an HEC-recognized university, OR
• CA Finalist, ICMA part-qualified, or ACCA qualified (or equivalent professional qualification)

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in budgeting and reporting within reputable organizations
• Hands-on knowledge of SMDP Portal and PC-I case processing
• Demonstrated experience liaising with P&D Department, AG Audit, Treasury Office, and government bodies
• Familiarity with Asaan Assignment Account and related banking and treasury matters

Required Skills

• Government coordination and official financial correspondence
• Financial reporting, reconciliation, and utilization reporting
• Documentation management and audit compliance
• Project tracking, monitoring, and scheme progress management

What PSDF Offers

• Market competitive salary package
• Professional development and career growth in a public sector development institution
• Exposure to high-level government financial relations and public fund management
• Dynamic work environment at PSDF's Gulberg II Lahore head office

How to Apply

• Apply online through PSDF's official careers portal at psdf.org.pk
• For queries: Info@psdf.org.pk | +92 42 35752190
• Last Date: June 26, 2026

Expert Tips

• SMDP Portal and PC-I experience is the hardest filter to pass. This is a highly specialized government finance role. Candidates who have never worked with the SMDP Portal or processed PC-I cases will not be shortlisted regardless of general finance experience. If you have this experience, lead with it in your CV summary and dedicate a specific bullet point to naming the schemes you managed and the departments you coordinated with.
• Name every government body you have liaised with. The job description specifically calls out P&D Department, AG Audit, and Treasury Office. Your CV must reflect direct coordination experience with these exact entities. Vague references to 'government coordination' without naming the specific departments will not satisfy the shortlisting committee at PSDF's level of specificity.
• Asaan Assignment Account familiarity must be mentioned explicitly. This is a Punjab Government-specific financial instrument. If you have managed or worked with Asaan Assignment Accounts, state this directly in your CV with the context — which organization, the scale of funds managed, and the nature of transactions handled.
• Post-qualification experience is counted from your degree or professional qualification date. All 6 years must be post-degree. For CA Finalist or ICMA part-qualified candidates, ensure your 6 years of relevant experience are clearly post-articleship and reflect an independent professional role rather than training-period work.
• Audit compliance experience is a strong secondary differentiator. PSDF is subject to AG Audit and donor audits. Candidates who have supported or led audit preparation, maintained audit-ready documentation, or resolved audit observations will be viewed more favorably. Quantify your audit support experience — number of audit cycles completed, audit observations resolved, or compliance frameworks implemented.