Accounts & Receivables Officer

The Accounts & Receivables Officer at Adan Enterprises is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records related to accounts receivable. This role ensures timely collection of payments by closely monitoring each projects billing, payments received, and outstanding amounts. The officer supports both the daily financial operations and project-specific accounting, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled. A strong understanding of receivables and tax compliance is essential to manage withholding tax and filing returns accurately. This position does not involve managing a team but requires effective coordination across departments to support the companys financial health. The officer plays a vital role in tracking receivables, updating the tax database, and supporting overall accounts functions to guarantee compliance with taxation rules. The role demands attention to detail, accuracy in record keeping, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Accounts & Receivables Officer works closely with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, facilitate timely payments, and maintain compliance within the companys accounting framework.
Responsibilities

Key responsibilities
Receivables and recovery
Track invoices, payments received and outstanding balances for each project and client.
Follow up with clients and project focal persons on overdue payments, through calls, emails and visits where needed, to ensure timely recovery.
Prepare regular ageing reports of receivables and flag delayed or disputed payments to management.
Reconcile client payments against invoices and bank statements, and resolve differences.
Receivables and tax database
Maintain an accurate database of payments and receivables for all projects.
Record the gross invoice value, taxes deducted at source (income tax and sales tax withholding) and the net amount received for every payment.
Collect and file withholding tax certificates and challans from clients, and keep them matched to the relevant payments.
Accounts and project accounting
Support the maintenance of the company's books, including vouchers, ledgers, bank reconciliations and petty cash.
Support accounting for individual projects, including project-wise income, expenses and profitability records.
Assist in preparing monthly financial summaries and reports for management.
Taxation
Respond to tax-related queries from clients and projects, such as tax deductions, exemptions and certificates.
Support the preparation and filing of monthly sales tax and withholding statements and annual income tax returns, in coordination with the company's tax advisor.
Keep records ready for FBR and provincial revenue authority requirements and audits.
Qualifications and skills
Required
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance (B.Com, BBA or equivalent).
At least 2 years of experience in accounts, receivables or taxation.
Working knowledge of Pakistan's income tax and sales tax withholding rules.
Good command of MS Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and reconciliations.
Comfortable following up on payments politely but firmly, in English and Urdu.
Organised, accurate and able to manage several projects' records at once.
Preferred
Part-qualified CA, ACCA or ICMA, or currently studying towards one.
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Oracle or similar.
Familiarity with the FBR and PRA portals.
Prior experience in a services, outsourcing or contracting company.