The Accounting Specialist will play a critical role in supporting financial reporting and controllership functions for AG Pakistan. This position ensures accurate and timely US GAAP reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and comprehensive financial analysis. The role involves partnering with various internal teams to maintain effective internal controls, support compliance with corporate and statutory requirements, and deliver actionable financial insights that drive business performance. Coordination with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit and financial statement completion is also a key aspect of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Trading Performance, P&L Analysis, and Business Partnering: Prepare detailed trading and EKA position-based Profit & Loss statements. Perform reconciliations between accounting P&L and trading/EKA position P&L, including analysis of position gains, foreign exchange, and hedge P&L. Collaborate with the regional TPC team to ensure accurate reconciliation of trading P&L.
Financial Reporting and Close: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes for the Pakistan business. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP reporting standards and timely submission of financial data through OneStream. Communicate results clearly and escalate any significant or unusual accounting matters to the Business Controller, APAC regional controllership, FP&A, and RMG teams.
Fiduciary Taxes: Manage all tax-related matters, including income tax, sales tax, service tax, stamp duty, and FED, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws. Provide guidance across the business unit to ensure correct tax application on transactions.
Statutory Reporting and Audit: Coordinate statutory financial reporting and audit activities for Pakistan. Work closely with Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams to meet reporting obligations and support both internal and external audits.
Continuous Improvement in Controls and Risk Management: Drive improvements in reporting, controls, and data processes. Support finance system enhancements and strategic program initiatives aligned with controllership priorities. Maintain and optimize the Control 2.0 framework to strengthen risk management.
Balance Sheet and Accounting Integrity: Prepare, substantiate, and reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely manner, including inventory, accruals, and trade balances using tools such as Blackline. Address aged items and review inventory or derivative mark-to-market valuations where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- A degree in Accounting or Finance, along with a professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong background in financial close, reporting, and internal controls.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience coordinating Pakistan statutory reporting, preferably with exposure to Big 4 audit firms.
- Ability to interpret trading results, balance sheet positions, and inventory accounting, including mark-to-market concepts.
- Experience in grain or commodity trading, origination, or supply chain finance, with an understanding of commodity position risk and trading P&L analysis related to beginning-of-month positions, new trades, and execution.
- Familiarity with OneStream, JDE, or SAP systems, and experience working within shared-service or retained finance models is advantageous.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial integrity and operational success of AG Pakistan while working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
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