DHA Islamabad Jobs 2026: Manager Finance & Senior Accountant Apply Online

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The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad – Rawalpindi has announced executive career opportunities for qualified, motivated, and target-oriented finance professionals. Applications are invited for the positions of Manager Finance and Senior Accountant based at the DHA Phase-5 Valley Office, Islamabad.

Job Overview Table

Organization	Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad – Rawalpindi
Available Positions	Manager Finance & Senior Accountant
Number of Vacancies	Multiple (Not specified in advertisement)
Required Qualification	ACA / ACMA / ACCA / CA or ICMA (Part-qualified) / MBA Finance / M.Com
Required Experience	10 Years (Preferably in Real Estate & SAP)
Job Location	Phases 6 & 7 Expressway, Valley Office, DHA Phase-5, Islamabad
Application Mode	Via Email ONLY (hr.ph6-7@dhai-r.com.pk)
Subject Line Requirement	Mandatory to mention Job Vacancy in email Subject
Application Deadline	08 November 2026
Official UAN / Helpline	111-555-400 Extn 7814

Available Positions & Detailed Eligibility

1. Manager Finance

Qualifications: ACA / ACMA / ACCA / MBA Finance / M.Com from a reputable Institution.

Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the real estate sector.
• Support senior management to oversee all financial operations of the Finance Directorate.
• Must possess proven expertise and hands-on experience in the implementation of SAP ERP.
• Ensure complete statutory and regulatory compliances with corporate tax laws, FBR, and SECP.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts and comprehensive financial reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulatory bodies, tax authorities, and other institutional stakeholders.
• Support management in strategic decision-making through advanced financial analysis and modeling.
• High discipline with exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

2. Senior Accountant

Qualifications: CA / ICMA / ACCA (part-qualified) OR MBA Finance / M.Com from a reputable institution.

Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within real estate development.
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal and external auditors and departmental stakeholders.
• Well-versed in end-to-end accounting procedures, full accounting cycles, and statutory reporting frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, provincial revenue authorities, and organizational policies.
• Ability to independently prepare financial statements, periodic budgets, bank reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in the operational implementation and ledger management of SAP ERP.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory valuation, payables, receivables management, and ageing analysis.
• Disciplined mindset with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

How to Apply (Email Application Instructions)

1. Update your Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing your real estate experience and SAP proficiency.
2. Compose an email addressed strictly to: hr.ph6-7@dhai-r.com.pk.
3. MANDATORY: Clearly specify the exact position applied for in the SUBJECT LINE of your email (e.g., "Application for Manager Finance" or "Application for Senior Accountant").
4. Attach your PDF resume along with your credential summary.
5. Ensure your email is delivered before the official deadline: 08 November 2026.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.

*Sample Interview Questions & Model Answers* 

These questions are tailored specifically to the qualifications (ACA/ACCA/MBA), systems (SAP ERP), and domain (Real Estate Housing Schemes) demanded in this vacancy notice:

Revenue Recognition in Real Estate (IFRS 15):

Question: How do you account for property sales, developmental progress milestones, and customer installment plans under IFRS 15 (recognizing revenue over time versus at a point in time)?

Model Answer: Under IFRS 15, if the customer obtains control as the asset is developed and the developer has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date, revenue is recognized over time using input methods (e.g., cumulative development costs incurred relative to total estimated project costs). Otherwise, revenue is deferred and recognized at the point in time when physical possession or title deed is formally transferred.

SAP ERP Implementation in Real Estate (RE-FX & FI/CO):

Question: What experience do you have integrating SAP FI/CO with Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX), Project Systems (PS), and Materials Management (MM)?

Model Answer: In housing societies, SAP RE-FX manages master property units (sectors, streets, plots, commercial plazas), contract management, and installment billing schedules. It integrates with SAP PS to capture civil construction costs and with SAP MM to monitor construction material consumption, flowing into FI General Ledger and CO Cost Centers for profitability analysis.

Borrowing Costs & Asset Capitalization (IAS 23 & IAS 2):

Question: How do you treat interest on loans acquired to finance land development and expressway road networks?

Model Answer: Under IAS 23, borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition or infrastructure development of a qualifying asset (which takes substantial time to get ready for intended sale or use) are capitalized as part of developmental inventory (IAS 2) until substantial physical development is finalized.

Tax Withholding & FBR Compliance (Sections 236C, 236K, 153):

Question: Explain the withholding tax obligations for property transfers and vendor payments in Pakistan.

Model Answer: Under Section 236C, advance income tax is collected from sellers/transferors of immovable property, while Section 236K applies to purchasers/transferees based on their Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status. Vendor service/supply payments require tax deduction at source under Section 153, along with provincial sales tax on services (PRA/ICT).

Customer Receivables & Ageing Analysis for Property Installments:

Question: How do you conduct ageing analysis on residential plot installments, and what criteria determine default provisioning?

Model Answer: Installment receivables are aged into buckets: 0–30 days, 31–60 days, 61–90 days, and 90+ days past due. In accordance with IFRS 9 (Expected Credit Loss), overdue installments are assessed based on historical recovery rates, surcharge penalty collections, and society policies regarding plot restoration or cancellation.

Contractor Escrow, Retention Money & Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs):

Question: How do you audit contractor IPCs and manage retention money during large-scale civil earthworks?

Model Answer: IPC verification requires cross-checking measurement sheets certified by the resident engineer against bill of quantities (BOQ) contractual rates. Retention money (typically 5%–10%) is withheld from each gross invoice to cover the Defect Liability Period (DLP) and released only after the final completion certificate is issued.

Master Budgeting & Infrastructure Variance Analysis:

Question: How do you structure developmental capital budgets for newly launched phases (e.g., Phases 6 & 7)?

Model Answer: Capital budgets are broken down into work packages: land acquisition, earthworks, sewerage networks, electrical grids, road surfacing, and overheads. Monthly actuals generated via SAP are compared against baseline budgets to compute variance percentages and recommend corrective allocation measures to the Board.

Cash Flow Forecasting Amidst Installment Cycles:

Question: How do you manage cash flow liquidity when contractor bills mature faster than quarterly customer installment receipts?

Model Answer: By preparing dynamic 13-week rolling cash flow projections that map expected installment collections against contractor milestone schedules, ensuring contingency credit lines are available to avoid developmental standstills.

Handling Internal & External Audits for Statutory Accounts:

Question: What is your protocol when external Big-4 auditors review the valuation of unallocated land banks and society development commitments?

Model Answer: Maintain complete audit trails including land registry deeds, independent surveyor valuation reports, board approvals, and updated liability provisions for future infrastructure commitments, ensuring transparent disclosures in note schedules.

Executive Presentation & Financial Metrics for DHA Management:

Question: Which financial metrics and analytical dashboards do you present to senior management to assess phase feasibility?

Model Answer: Executive dashboards focus on Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback period, cost per square yard developed, collection efficiency ratio, and gross margin per sector.

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Official Address: Defence Housing Authority Islamabad – Rawalpindi Phases 6 & 7 Expressway, Valley Office, DHA Phase-5, Islamabad. UAN: 111-555-400 Extn 7814.

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