Accountant (Book keeping)

SoftSquare; Lahore; Sur place; PKR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Market-competitive salary

Professional working environment

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Résumé du poste

Softsquare is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant specializing in Accounts Receivable to join our team in Lahore. You will manage invoicing, follow up on payments, reconcile accounts, and support credit control to ensure timely collections.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience with Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks or similar software. You will coordinate with customers and management to maintain accurate receivables and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• Experience in AR, invoicing, or credit control.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and receivables management.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments.
• Record customer payments and allocate to invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor credit limits and place holds when needed.
• Provide copies of invoices, statements and receipts on request.
• Prepare AR and aged receivables reports for management.
• Assist with month-end close and GST/BAS reporting.

Connaissances

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Credit Control

Customer Communications

Excel Proficiency

GST/BAS Knowledge

Detail Orientation

Time Management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce

Outils

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Accounting Software

Description du poste

Softsquare is looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Accountant specializing in Accounts Receivable (AR) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing customer invoicing, payment collections, account reconciliations, credit control, and receivables reporting. The role requires strong numerical accuracy, professional communication skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with customers and management.

Responsibilities

• 1. Invoicing
• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Verify pricing, GST, delivery charges, and customer details.
• Send invoices along with supporting documents, including Proof of Delivery (PODs), where required.
• 2. Payment Follow-Up and Collections
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up with customers regarding overdue payments.
• Send payment reminders and account statements.
• Escalate significantly overdue accounts to management.
• 3. Payment Allocation
• Record customer payments accurately in the accounting system.
• Allocate payments against the appropriate invoices.
• Investigate unidentified, partial, or short payments and resolve discrepancies.
• 4. Accounts Reconciliation
• Reconcile customer accounts and receivable balances regularly.
• Identify discrepancies, duplicate payments, credit notes, and missing invoices.
• Resolve account queries in coordination with customers and relevant internal teams.
• 5. Credit Management
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment histories.
• Identify overdue and high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate action.
• Place customer accounts on hold when authorized or required under company policy.
• Keep management informed about credit risks and collection issues.
• 6. Customer Communication
• Respond professionally to customer queries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Provide copies of invoices, statements, and payment receipts when requested.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with customers while ensuring timely collections.
• 7. Reporting and Analysis
• Prepare regular Accounts Receivable (AR) and Aged Receivables reports.
• Track outstanding invoices across current, 30-day, 60-day, and 90+ day categories.
• Highlight overdue and high-risk accounts for management review.
• Provide regular cash collection updates and payment status reports.
• 8. Month-End Activities
• Reconcile the Accounts Receivable ledger and investigate outstanding discrepancies.
• Ensure all invoices, credit notes, and customer payments are recorded accurately.
• Assist with month-end closing, financial reporting, and GST/BAS-related information.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records for reporting and audit purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Previous experience in accounting, particularly Accounts Receivable, invoicing, or credit control.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and receivables management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of GST and BAS processes, preferably within an Australian accounting or business environment.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for customer payment follow-ups.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Willingness to work the assigned early-morning shift from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pakistan time.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Professional working environment.
• Opportunity to develop accounting and financial operations expertise.
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.