Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Rawalpindi. This full-time, on-site position requires working night shifts from 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM, Monday through Friday. The role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the company’s financial health and growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and have experience managing full-cycle accounting processes, financial reporting, and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting operations while enforcing strict internal controls to protect company financials.
- Maintain an accurate general ledger, ensuring all entries comply with GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable to optimize cash flow, ensuring timely vendor payments and client collections.
- Administer payroll processes, including accurate tax withholdings and timely salary disbursements.
- Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements, credit card accounts, and clearing accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Verify vendor invoices and client bills against contracts and delivery confirmations to prevent discrepancies.
- Resolve payment and transactional discrepancies promptly and follow up as needed.
- Review expense reports to ensure departmental budgets are met and expenses comply with company policies.
- Analyze financial metrics such as cash flow, aging reports, and profitability margins to support informed decision-making.
- Prepare detailed weekly and monthly financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets.
- Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data modeling, to generate insightful financial analyses.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants during compliance audits and tax filings.
- Organize documentation required for corporate tax submissions and financial audits.
- Collaborate with internal management to monitor departmental spending, control overhead costs, and recommend cost-saving measures.

Required Qualifications
- 4 to 6 years of practical experience in full-cycle corporate accounting and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, payroll systems, and statutory tax regulations.
- Proficiency in enterprise accounting software and ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective professional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear financial correspondence.
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Part-qualified or fully certified professionals (ACCA, CA, CIMA) are highly desirable.

Additional Information
This role requires on-site presence in Rawalpindi during night shifts from Monday to Friday. Candidates should be able to commute to the office located on Murree Road. During the recruitment process, applicants will be asked about their relevant experience, current and expected salary, notice period, and willingness to work night shifts.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s financial operations and growth within a dynamic and supportive work environment.