Manager Account

Location: Karachi

Client Overview

Our client is a publicly listed, diversified industrial group with operations spanning sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, power generation, alloy manufacturing, and liquid storage across multiple locations in Pakistan. The organization is recognized for strong financial governance, advanced technology adoption, and sustained operational growth. With a significant export footprint and a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, the company holds a strong and respected position within its industry.

Role Summary

The Manager Accounts is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and full compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements. The role supports financial closings, audit processes, and management reporting while ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial records.

Key Responsibilities

    1. Accounting Operations and General Ledger Management

  • • Record financial transactions accurately in line with approved accounting standards and company policies

  • • Maintain and update general ledger and subsidiary ledgers on a timely basis

  • • Monitor daily accounting activities to ensure data accuracy and integrity

    • 2. Reconciliation and Trial Balance Preparation

    • • Reconcile bank, vendor, customer, and control accounts on a periodic basis

    • • Identify discrepancies, investigate causes, and ensure correct financial treatment

    • • Prepare unadjusted and adjusted trial balances

      • 3. Journal Entries and Adjustments

      • • Lead corporate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

      • • Post adjusting journal entries, accruals, provisions, and corrections

      • • Ensure all entries are properly documented, supported, and approved

        • 4. Financial Closing and Reporting

        • • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings accurately and on time

        • • Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation

        • • Generate financial statements for statutory and management reporting

          • 5. Compliance, Controls, and Audit Support

          • • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and financial regulations

          • • Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries

          • • Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to financial governance practices

          • • Promote ethical, transparent, and disciplined financial practices across the organization.

            • 6. Coordination and Management Support

            • • Coordinate with cross-functional teams on accounting and financial matters

            • • Provide financial data and analysis to support management decision-making

            • • Support process improvement initiatives within the finance function

              • Qualifications and Experience

              • • Minimum Education: Graduate

              • • Preferred Education: Graduate with specialization in Accounting or Finance

              • • Professional Certifications: CA (Inter), ACCA, or ACMA

              • • Total Experience Required: Minimum 10 years

              • • Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Export, or Trading environments

              Technical Expertise

              • • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and financial reporting tools

              • • Hands-on experience with ERP systems

              • • Working knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems or equivalent platforms

              Core Competencies

              • • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise

              • • High attention to detail and accuracy

              • • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

              • • Sound understanding of accounting standards and regulatory compliance

              • • Ability to manage timelines and work effectively under pressure

              Compensation and Benefits

              An attractive executive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and leadership capability. Details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

              How to Apply

              Interested professionals who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their application through link. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

              Confidentiality

              This search is being conducted with strict confidentiality. All applications and candidate information will be handled with the highest level of discretion.