Accountant

Masood Traders; Lahore; On-site; PKR 558,000 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

Masood Traders in Lahore is seeking an experienced accountant to manage the company's financial records and support commercial operations. This role involves maintaining accurate bookkeeping, ensuring timely reporting, and overseeing accounts payable/receivable.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, familiarity with local tax regulations, and proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks or Tally. Attention to detail and the ability to meet month-end deadlines are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping and accounting skills with experience in accounts receivable/payable and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Pakistani tax and regulatory requirements for small businesses.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel for reconciliations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping, record sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Manage accounts receivable by issuing invoices and reconciling customer accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with inventory valuation.

Skills

Bookkeeping and accounting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Tally

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Masood Traders is a Lahore-based sole proprietorship specializing in textile trade. Serving retailers, manufacturers, and designers across Pakistan, the company sources and supplies a broad range of fabrics and finished products including cotton and blended fabrics, shirting, dress materials, and home textiles. With close ties to local mills and logistics partners, Masood Traders prioritizes quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.

Role Overview

The accounting function will support commercial operations by ensuring accurate books, timely reporting, and controls over payables, receivables, and inventory accounting. The position reports directly to the proprietor and is based in the Lahore office. The accountant will collaborate with sales and warehouse teams to ensure accurate costing and timely resolution of accounting queries. Professional, detail-oriented candidates who can work independently and meet month‑end deadlines will be a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping: record sales, purchases, receipts, and payments using the company accounting system.
• Manage accounts receivable: issue invoices, record customer payments, reconcile customer accounts, and follow up on overdue balances.
• Oversee accounts payable: validate supplier invoices, prepare payments, and reconcile supplier statements.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations regularly and maintain accurate cash records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, trial balance, and supporting schedules for management review.
• Assist with inventory valuation and periodic stock reconciliations to align physical counts with accounting records.
• Support payroll processing and statutory deductions in compliance with local regulations.
• Maintain proper filing of vouchers, invoices, and compliance documents; assist during audits and tax filings.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, accounting workflows, and expense management.

Job Specification

• Proven bookkeeping and accounting skills with experience in accounts receivable/payable and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Pakistani tax and regulatory requirements for small businesses and basic payroll deductions.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Tally, or local ERP) and MS Excel for reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements, trial balances, and supporting schedules.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and ability to perform stock reconciliations and cost verification.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and ability to meet tight month-end deadlines.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Ability to maintain organized document filing and support audits and statutory filings when required.
• Ethical approach to handling cash, invoices, and confidential financial information.