Senior Manager Accounting - Karachi

We are seeking a Senior Manager Accounting with 4 to 8 years of experience to lead and own the accounting function at Mohsyn. Reporting directly to the CEO/CFO and based onsite in Karachi, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial records and reporting as the company grows. This role involves managing month-end closings, financial statements, taxation, audits, reconciliations, and compliance, while building a strong financial foundation that supports strategic decision-making. Beyond maintaining books, you will identify potential gaps, improve processes through automation, and develop an accounting team capable of supporting Mohsyn’s next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end accounting function, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes, preparing P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules on time.
- Maintain the general ledger’s integrity, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of outstanding items.
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and expense accounting processes.
- Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense recording aligned with applicable accounting standards.
- Handle taxation and statutory compliance, including income tax, sales tax filings, payments, and coordination with external tax advisors.
- Coordinate with external auditors, preparing audit schedules, documentation, and responding to audit queries to ensure timely closure.
- Develop and strengthen internal financial controls, balancing effective checks with operational efficiency.
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, SOPs, approval matrices, and documentation standards.
- Collaborate with CEO/CFO and FP&A teams to align actual financial performance with budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
- Provide accurate financial data for investor reporting, fundraising, due diligence, and data-room requirements.
- Monitor working capital, bank accounts, payment channels, and cash balances, highlighting risks or opportunities to leadership.
- Review financial transactions and expense patterns to detect errors, control gaps, or cost-saving opportunities.
- Support preparation of management accounts, board reports, and financial analyses as needed.
- Drive improvements in accounting systems through technology, automation, and AI to enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort.
- Build and develop the accounting team, defining clear roles, standards, and expectations as the business scales.

Required Qualifications
- CA Finalist from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), having completed professional training/articles and progressed to the final stage.
- 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, taxation, or financial controls.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and applicable accounting standards with practical application skills.
- Hands-on experience with month-end/year-end closing, general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Working knowledge of Pakistan taxation and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax consultants, and professional advisors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, comfortable handling large datasets and financial reports.
- High attention to detail, ownership mentality, and ability to balance accuracy with practicality.
- Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, especially in a primarily remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience with a Big Four or reputable audit/accounting firm.
- Background in startups, technology companies, high-growth, or investor-backed organizations.
- Exposure to fundraising, investor due diligence, financial data rooms, or investor reporting.
- Experience implementing or enhancing ERP, accounting systems, or finance automation platforms.
- Familiarity with cap tables, equity transactions, and accounting for investment rounds.
- Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve accounting processes.

At Mohsyn, you will have the autonomy to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to shape the accounting function, build robust financial controls, and support a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of the elderly. You will work closely with senior leadership, enjoy a collaborative culture, and contribute to a finance environment built on trust, innovation, and growth.