Jr. Finance Executive

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Jr. Finance Executive to join our Finance & Accounts team. The successful candidate will assist in managing daily financial operations, including bookkeeping, payroll preparation, bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial documentation. This role requires a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, proficiency in MS Excel, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience and strong accounting skills are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting:
- Record daily financial transactions such as purchases, receipts, payments, and expenses in the accounting system.
- Maintain the general ledger, cash book, petty cash records, and subsidiary ledgers.
- Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documents, and prepare payment vouchers.
- Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Payroll Preparation:
- Prepare monthly payroll based on attendance, leave records, overtime, and salary sheets provided by HR.
- Calculate salaries, allowances, bonuses, deductions, and employee final settlements.
- Compute and process statutory deductions such as income tax withholding and PESSI contributions.
- Prepare relevant challans and ensure timely deposits of statutory payments.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of payroll records.

Bank Reconciliation:
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.
- Identify and investigate discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.
- Assist in resolving outstanding transactions and maintaining accurate cash balances.

Documentation & Record Management:
- Maintain organized physical and digital records of invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, contracts, bank statements, and payroll documents.
- Ensure proper filing and easy retrieval of financial records.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial documentation as required.

Financial Reporting & Administrative Support:
- Prepare basic financial reports, including expense summaries, payment schedules, and cash flow updates.
- Respond professionally and promptly to queries from vendors, customers, employees, and banks.
- Assist in monitoring payments, expenses, and outstanding balances.
- Perform other finance-related and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Required Qualifications

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

Experience:
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or finance operations.
- Fresh graduates with relevant internships and practical accounting knowledge are also welcome.

Technical Skills:
- Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or similar systems.
- Strong command of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, bank reconciliation, and payroll calculations.
- Familiarity with Pakistani payroll tax and statutory contribution requirements.

Professional Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Good organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential financial and payroll information responsibly.
- Capacity to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in finance and accounting within a supportive and dynamic environment.