Financial Controller – Outsourcing Unit

AshreiTech is looking for a detail-oriented and strategically minded Financial Controller to join its outsourcing unit based in Karachi, Pakistan. This on-site role at NASTP involves overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal financial controls. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions, particularly for US-based operations. The position requires working the night shift from 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM, offering a monthly salary range of PKR 150,000 to 200,000. Candidates should bring 5 to 8+ years of progressive experience in financial management or control.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Reporting & Accounting: Oversee the preparation and review of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

- General Ledger Management: Maintain accurate accounting entries, perform reconciliations, and ensure proper record-keeping.

- Month-End & Year-End Closing: Manage closing activities to guarantee timely and precise financial reporting.

- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide management with actionable recommendations.

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans aligned with company goals.

- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash inflows and outflows, liquidity, and working capital to maintain financial stability.

- Cost Control & Variance Analysis: Track expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, compare actual results against budgets, and recommend corrective measures.

- Internal Financial Controls: Establish and maintain effective controls to safeguard company assets and ensure reliable reporting.

- Accounting & Tax Compliance: Support adherence to applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements.

- Audit Coordination: Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing documentation and addressing audit queries.

- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee payment cycles, collections, and management of outstanding balances.

- Financial Documentation: Ensure accurate maintenance of invoices, contracts, reconciliations, and supporting records.

- Systems & Process Improvement: Enhance accounting workflows, reporting systems, and financial management procedures.

- Team Supervision: Lead accounting and finance personnel to ensure accountability, accuracy, and timely completion of tasks.

- Management Reporting: Prepare reports on financial performance, key indicators, and recommendations to support decision-making.

- Business Planning & Profitability: Assist in strategic planning through financial modeling, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with business owners, operational leaders, auditors, and other stakeholders on financial matters.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.

- 5 to 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, or financial control roles.

- Strong knowledge of financial statements, general ledger accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

- Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, and audit preparation.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP software such as QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

- Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Proven ability to maintain financial controls, meet reporting deadlines, and handle confidential financial information.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Familiarity with US GAAP, US financial reporting practices, and US tax compliance requirements is highly desirable.

- Experience supporting US-based businesses or international financial operations is an advantage.

- This role offers financial leadership opportunities, allowing you to oversee critical financial functions and influence business profitability.

- Gain international exposure by working closely with US-based financial operations and reporting standards.

- Enhance your professional growth by strengthening expertise in financial strategy, compliance, and business performance management.

This position requires in-person attendance at the Karachi location and offers a competitive salary package aligned with experience and qualifications. If you are a motivated financial professional seeking to contribute to a dynamic outsourcing unit with international operations, this role at AshreiTech presents an excellent opportunity for career advancement.