Accountant

Hayat Ali & Co.; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Communication

Job summary

Hayat Ali & Co. is searching for a detail-oriented Accountant to support project accounting and compliance in Islamabad. The ideal candidate will manage general ledger entries, prepare financial statements, and ensure tax compliance.

Key qualifications include proficiency in IFRS/local GAAP, experience with accounting software like QuickBooks or SAP, and strong Excel skills. Benefits include accommodation and communication support.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in IFRS/local GAAP and project cost accounting.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with Pakistan tax compliance and VAT/GST preparation.
• Capability to prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Knowledge of fixed asset management and related accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows.
• Reconcile bank statements and project advances.
• Support budgeting and assistance with cost tracking.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and filings.

Skills

Professional proficiency in accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP)

Hands-on experience with accounting software/ERP

Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables

Experience preparing VAT/GST

Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements

Knowledge of fixed assets management

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

CA/ACCA part-qualified or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Tally

SAP Business One

Job description

Job Description: Hayat Ali & Co is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join the finance team and support project accounting, compliance, and financial reporting for multiple contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and ensure timely month-end close for corporate and project accounts.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, variance reports, and project cost reports for management review.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows, including invoice verification, payment scheduling, and collection follow-ups.
• Reconcile bank statements, project advances, retention accounts, and intercompany balances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for ongoing projects and assist project managers with cost tracking and job cost analysis.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare VAT/GST and withholding tax filings; coordinate with external auditors.
• Maintain fixed assets schedules, depreciation calculations, and capital expenditure accounting for projects.

Job Specification

• Must-have: Professional proficiency in accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP) and project cost accounting.
• Software/Tools: Hands‑on experience with accounting software/ERP (QuickBooks, Tally, SAP Business One or similar).
• Excel: Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and data reconciliation techniques.
• Tax/Compliance: Experience preparing VAT/GST and withholding tax computations; familiarity with Pakistan tax compliance.
• Financial Reporting: Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements, management reports, and job cost reports.
• Fixed Assets: Knowledge of fixed assets management, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure accounting.
• Other: Attention to detail, ledger reconciliations, analytical capability for variance analysis, good communication, time management, and ability to meet month‑end/statutory deadlines.
• Preferred: Prior experience in construction or infrastructure project accounting; CA/ACCA part-qualified or equivalent.

Job Rewards and Benefits

• Accommodation
• Communication