Assistant Manager Corporate Accounting

The Assistant Manager Corporate Accounting position at the Finance department, based at the HQ in Islamabad, plays a vital role in managing the day-to-day financial reporting, audits, and bookkeeping activities for the CMPak group. Reporting directly to the Manager Corporate Accounting, this permanent role involves supporting both routine and ad hoc projects assigned by management. The candidate will ensure timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting while maintaining compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the assessment and implementation of new or updated IFRS standards and changes in the Companies Act, 2017, including developing systems and processes to ensure effective compliance.
- Manage end-to-end month-end closing activities, including recording and reconciling monthly cost accruals, operating expenses, and other financial transactions. Ensure the accuracy and reasonableness of amounts by conducting variance analysis in coordination with other departments.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and group reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Oversee the preparation and correct reporting of financial statements for CMPak Group companies in compliance with IFRS, applicable laws, and regulations.
- Coordinate with external, internal, and group auditors by providing necessary information and liaising with relevant departments to ensure timely completion of audit reports.
- Supervise and guide team members in executing their tasks, continuously reviewing their work to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to provide insights into company operations and performance. Enhance balance sheet reconciliations to identify risks and potential issues.
- Improve ERP processes related to reporting for both the finance department and other departments.
- Complete all other assigned tasks within the stipulated timelines.

Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is mandatory; CA qualification is preferred.
- 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting or a similar finance role.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong and up-to-date knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and the Companies Act, 2017.
- Practical understanding of auditing standards and related regulations in Pakistan.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with auditors, management, and team members.
- Current knowledge of taxation and corporate laws applicable in Pakistan.
- Experience working with Oracle ERP systems is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic corporate environment, contributing to the financial integrity and compliance of a leading group. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with strong technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.