Manager Accounts

A well-established transport company based in Lahore is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Manager to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting and finance, with a strong preference for experience in the transport, courier, cargo, or freight forwarding sectors. This role requires managing comprehensive financial operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and leading a local accounts team to support the company’s financial health and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily corporate financial activities including ledger maintenance, financial tracking, and month-end closing procedures.
- Reconcile and oversee accounts related to fleet vendors, third-party carrier networks, fuel cards, and line-haul expenses.
- Prepare detailed monthly management reports focusing on cost-per-mile, cost-per-trip metrics, fuel cost variances, and profitability analysis at the route level.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of provincial and federal tax returns, including FBR and PRA, while maintaining compliance with sector-specific taxation and cargo withholding tax requirements.
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate payroll, and maintain balanced month-end ledger accounts.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, and manage the tracking and depreciation of company fixed assets such as vehicles and transport equipment.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the local accounts team and data-entry staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting & Finance, or part-qualified/fully qualified ACCA, CA (Inter), or CMA.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in transport, courier, cargo, or freight forwarding industries.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and financial problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with localized or global ERP systems.
- In-depth knowledge of local tax laws, asset depreciation methods, and financial structures specific to transport logistics.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates with prior experience in the transport sector will be given priority due to the specialized nature of the role. The company offers a competitive monthly salary starting from Rs. 100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person role located at Ferozepur Road, Lahore, providing an opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team in a growing transport business.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV with the subject line “Manager Accounts.” This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the financial management and operational success of a reputable transport company.