Accounting Quality Controller (Audit & Financial Reporting)

Located onsite in Karachi, Pakistan, this role operates during 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST (7:00 PM to 4:00 AM Pakistan Time). ACE CPAs specializes in providing accrual-based GAAP accounting, monthly close processes, and financial reporting services tailored for US-based businesses. Beyond basic bookkeeping, the firm delivers structured balance sheet reconciliations, GAAP-level adjustments, reporting-ready financial statements, and occasional technical accounting support such as acquisition-related accounting.

We are seeking an Accounting Quality Controller to serve as an internal audit-style reviewer for client accounting files. This position is crucial in ensuring that all workpapers, reconciliations, and financial reporting outputs meet ACE CPAs’ high-quality standards prior to final submission. The ideal candidate will possess a strong audit mindset, deep financial reporting expertise, and advanced Excel skills to efficiently review complex reconciliation workbooks.

Key Responsibilities

- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation files to confirm all accounts are properly supported and reconcile with the Trial Balance and General Ledger.
- Assess the completeness and accuracy of supporting schedules, including cash and bank reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable tie-outs, accruals, prepaids, payroll liabilities, fixed assets, loans, and equity.
- Examine GAAP-level adjustments such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and cleanup entries.
- Identify misstatements, classification errors, inconsistencies, missing documentation, and unusual fluctuations within client files.
- Provide clear, structured review notes and communicate necessary corrections effectively to preparers.
- Ensure consistency in formatting, presentation, and documentation standards across all client deliverables.
- Maintain quality control checklists, track recurring issues, and recommend process improvements to management.
- Support ongoing enhancement of templates and internal controls to improve overall quality and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

- ACCA, CA, CMA qualified or at least a finalist in one of these professional accounting qualifications.
- Proven experience in audit, assurance, or financial reporting roles.
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles, financial statements, and corporate reporting concepts.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, multi-tab workbooks, and reconciliation structures.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills, capable of producing professional review notes and communicating clearly with internal teams and clients.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to review work both quickly and thoroughly.
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online, with hands-on experience in advanced usage and troubleshooting.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a specialized accounting services firm focused on delivering high-quality financial reporting to US-based clients. Candidates who thrive in a detail-oriented, process-driven environment and possess strong technical skills will find this role rewarding. ACE CPAs encourages continuous improvement and values contributions toward enhancing internal controls and client deliverables.