Assistant Manager – Accounting & Finance

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Accounting & Finance to join our dynamic team at our Islamabad office. This full-time, onsite role involves managing accounting operations for multiple US-based clients while leading a team of bookkeeping specialists. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on bookkeeping and accounting expertise, coupled with leadership skills to oversee daily tasks, ensure accuracy, meet deadlines, and act as a primary client liaison. The position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and operates from Plaza ONE, near DHA Phase 2, Gate 1, Islamabad, with working hours from 2 PM to 11 PM Pakistan Standard Time.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Finance:
Manage the complete bookkeeping cycle for multiple US-based clients, maintaining accurate general ledger records in compliance with US GAAP. Perform month-end and year-end closing activities and review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.

Team Management & Review:
Supervise junior accountants and bookkeepers by reviewing their work to ensure quality and accuracy. Assign daily bookkeeping tasks based on workload and priorities, provide guidance and technical support, monitor deadlines, and escalate complex issues to the Accounting Manager as needed.

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable:
Oversee customer invoicing and collections, manage vendor bills, and ensure timely payment processing. Review accounts payable and receivable transactions completed by the team.

Bank & Account Reconciliations:
Review reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and balance sheets. Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly. Oversee payroll processing for assigned clients, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll entries.

Financial Reporting:
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Analyze financial performance to identify unusual variances and support clients with financial insights and reporting requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, responding professionally to queries and coordinating the collection of missing financial information.

Process Improvement:
Contribute to improving internal accounting processes and documentation while ensuring adherence to company SOPs and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

- ACCA, CA, or a related accounting qualification.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and US GAAP.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably with US-based clients.
- Experience leading or supervising a team of accountants or bookkeepers is highly desirable.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Xero accounting software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
- Hands-on experience with bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, financial statement preparation, and month-end/year-end close processes.

We offer a supportive and growth-oriented work environment with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities. The compensation package is competitive and based on experience, skills, and performance. Employees benefit from career progression and leadership development opportunities, additional perks, and the chance to work directly with international clients, gaining valuable exposure to US accounting standards.