Position title
Assistant Accounts Officer (PPS-6)
Description

From the Office of the Secretary Food, Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit

Further to the earlier advertisement dated (19 September 2025 / 10 October 2025), applications are invited from candidates domiciled in Gilgit-Baltistan, through the Gilgit-Baltistan Testing Service (GBTS), for the following permanent posts in the Food Department, Gilgit-Baltistan.

Note: Candidates who applied in response to the earlier advertisement (19 September 2025) published in the newspapers Daily K-2, Baad-e-Shumaal and Ausaaf must apply again online as per the new advertisement. There is no need for them to submit hard-copy applications again.

Application Fee

Applicants must pay PKR 700 through PSID before submitting the application.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain and supervise accounts of the Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance Fund.
  • Record receipts, contributions, payments and expenditures accurately.
  • Maintain cash book, ledgers, journals, vouchers and other accounting records.
  • Monitor deductions/contributions received from GB government employees and reconcile them with departmental/treasury records.
  • Examine bills, payment claims and vouchers before processing.
  • Check that expenditures and payments comply with government financial rules and Benevolent Fund rules.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Prepare expenditure statements, reconciliation statements and other financial reports for senior officers.
  • Reconcile fund accounts with Treasury/Accounts Office and bank statements.
  • Monitor bank accounts and balances and maintain proper records of transactions.
  • Assist in processing payments to eligible beneficiaries under approved Benevolent Fund schemes.
  • Verify the financial aspects of claims such as death grants, educational assistance, marriage assistance, funeral assistance and group insurance, as applicable.
  • Maintain records of sanctioned amounts, payments made and outstanding claims.
  • Assist in preparation of the annual budget and revised budget estimates for the funds.
  • Assist senior officers in matters concerning investment and utilization of fund money according to applicable rules.
  • Prepare information and records required by internal and external auditors.
  • Respond to and help resolve audit objections and financial irregularities.
  • Ensure proper custody and documentation of financial records.
  • Supervise/guide junior accounting and clerical staff where assigned.
  • Prepare financial summaries and briefing notes for the Deputy Director/Director or competent authority.
  • Perform other accounts and financial duties assigned by the competent authority.
Qualifications

Domicile: GB

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in commerce/ Accountancy/ Audit. 02 years’ Experience in Accounts, banking, audit on International Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Computer Skill in MS Office and specially in MS Excel. Familiarity with Accounting software’s.

Employment Type
Contractor
Job Location
Gilgit
Date posted
October 21, 2026
Valid through
October 23, 2026
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