Senior Accounts Manager

Located in Gulberg 3, Lahore, this full-time onsite position offers a dynamic opportunity for a Senior Account Manager with 10 to 12 years of solid experience in finance and accounting. The role is based within the Finance & Accounts department and reports directly to the Management or Head of Finance. Working hours are from 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. The successful candidate will join a leading fashion and garment manufacturing company, playing a critical role in managing financial operations, product costing, inventory control, tax compliance, and financial reporting to support strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Oversight & Reporting: Manage the general ledger, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial close processes. Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports, accompanied by variance analysis for executive review.

- Cost Accounting & Garment Costing: Lead product costing initiatives by analyzing the Bill of Materials (BOM) against actual production costs such as raw materials, dyeing, printing, embroidery, and CMT expenses to optimize margins and profitability.

- Taxation & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee tax planning and ensure compliance with Pakistani tax laws. Coordinate with external consultants for the preparation, filing, and audit of Sales Tax, Income Tax (including withholding taxes and quarterly returns), and provincial regulatory requirements.

- Inventory & Asset Management: Implement strong internal controls for inventory valuation, conduct stock reconciliations across retail outlets and warehouses, monitor work-in-progress (WIP), and manage physical stock audits.

- Treasury & Working Capital: Manage cash flow, maintain bank relationships, oversee payables and receivables, handle vendor payments, and enforce credit controls to ensure liquidity.

- Budgeting & Financial Forecasting: Collaborate with leadership to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts, track variances, and drive cost-control measures across design, manufacturing, and retail functions.

- Process & System Optimization: Lead ERP system implementation and enhancement, particularly with Odoo, to improve accounting workflows, automate reporting, and strengthen internal controls.

- Team Leadership & Audit Management: Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff. Act as the primary liaison for external audits, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with standards.

Required Qualifications

- 10 to 12 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably within textiles, apparel, garment manufacturing, or retail/couture sectors.

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting & Finance, BCom, ACCA (partially qualified or qualified), ACMA, or an equivalent professional qualification.

- Extensive hands-on experience with ERP systems, with strong preference for Odoo ERP expertise.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas.

- Comprehensive knowledge of Pakistani tax laws, including FBR regulations, Punjab labor laws, sales tax, and withholding tax regimes.

- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams, conduct internal audits, analyze cost structures, and deliver actionable financial insights to senior management.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Urdu.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While specific benefits are not detailed, the role offers the chance to work with a prestigious and growing fashion manufacturing house, providing exposure to complex financial operations and strategic business functions. The position also allows for professional growth through leadership responsibilities and ERP system optimization projects.

Sperton Pakistan, part of the global Sperton network, specializes in recruitment and consulting services, committed to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations to foster mutual success.