Accounts Officer

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Officer to support our company’s daily finance operations. This role involves processing customer receipts, recording supplier invoices, completing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently within established procedures and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable and Order Management
- Process BACS and PayPal orders three times daily, ensuring payments are correctly allocated to customer orders.
- Investigate and escalate any unallocated or unidentified payments promptly.
- Perform daily sales reconciliations for BACS and PayPal transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Identify and report areas for improvement in daily sales processing and reconciliation procedures.
- Issue accurate invoices to Purchase Order (PO) customers on time and follow up on pending invoices within deadlines.
- Process and record customer receipts and sales transactions accurately.
- Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue payments from PO customers.
- Prepare fortnightly debtor ageing reports, review long-outstanding balances, and submit findings to the Line Manager.

Accounts Payable and Expense Management
- Retrieve supplier invoices from the designated mailbox, record them accurately, and support purchase ledger activities.
- Record purchase order receipts and related transactions in Sage.
- Follow up on corporate credit card transactions to obtain missing receipts and ensure expenses are coded correctly.

Banking, Cash Management and General Ledger
- Record payments in Sage and perform regular reconciliations across all company bank accounts.
- Complete AAWS bank reconciliations, update relevant records, and upload reconciled data into Sage.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process.

Payroll and Tax Compliance (FBR)
- Process payroll, calculate income tax deductions from employees’ salaries, and maintain audit-ready records of reviews and approvals.
- Manage Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) matters, including preparation and filing of annual Income Tax Returns for the company and its director.
- Prepare and submit quarterly statutory withholding tax returns, including returns under Sections 165, 149, 155, and other applicable provisions.
- Ensure all tax filings are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines.

Financial Reporting and Finance Operations
- Support month-end closing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately within reporting timelines.
- Manage the finance inbox daily, respond to correspondence, and address internal and external finance-related queries promptly and professionally.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in line with company policies and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (required).
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Accounts and Finance (required).
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Lahore GPO before starting work.
- Willingness to work on-site.

Compensation
- Monthly salary range: Rs70,000.00 to Rs75,000.00.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking to contribute to a dynamic company while honing their skills in a structured and supportive environment.