Chartered Accountant

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) to join our finance and accounts team in Islamabad on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional experience in financial management, accounting, taxation, auditing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring adherence to Pakistani tax laws, strengthening internal controls, and delivering accurate financial reports to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. Monitor company expenses, profitability, and overall financial performance. Provide detailed financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making while ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee FBR taxation matters, including income tax and sales tax. Prepare, review, and submit tax returns on time. Manage withholding tax calculations and deductions, and coordinate with tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Ensure compliance with SECP and other corporate regulations.

Banking & Cash Flow Management: Handle banking operations, reconciliations, and financial transactions. Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements. Liaise with banks on financing facilities, payments, and documentation. Supervise both local and international payment transactions, and monitor customer receivables and supplier payables.

Audit & Internal Controls: Supervise internal and external audit processes. Develop and implement effective financial controls and accounting procedures. Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions. Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial records and maintain proper documentation for all transactions.

Budgeting & Cost Control: Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor operational expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings. Analyze product costing, inventory valuation, and profitability. Prepare budget-versus-actual performance reports and support management in financial planning and investment decisions.

ERP & Accounting Systems: Oversee accounting operations through ERP software, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, inventory, purchases, and sales. Maintain financial data integrity and reporting accuracy. Experience with Odoo ERP, SAP, or similar systems is preferred.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification from ICAP or an equivalent recognized professional accounting body.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, auditing, or financial management.
- Strong knowledge of Pakistan’s taxation system, particularly FBR regulations.
- Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost accounting.
- Solid command of MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
- Good understanding of banking procedures and financial compliance.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in manufacturing, trading, or import/export companies is highly desirable.
- Practical exposure to ERP systems such as Odoo or SAP.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

We seek a responsible, detail-oriented, and proactive finance professional capable of independently managing the company’s financial affairs, ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising accounting operations, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply through Indeed with an updated CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. This position requires in-person attendance at the Islamabad office.