Accountant / Financial Analyst

Edge; Pakistan; Remote; PKR 11,096,000 - 18,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

International exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Edge is expanding its Finance vertical and seeks an Accountant / Financial Analyst to build the accounting function from the ground up for multiple entities, including a SaaS startup. You will set up QuickBooks, deliver reliable financial reporting, forecasts, and insightful analyses for a US-based entrepreneur while working remotely from Lahore or Islamabad with North American clients.

Join Edge to shape processes, drive month-end close, and provide proactive financial guidance to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACCA or CA finalist required.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
• Experience working with U.S. accounting / US GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience owning month-end financial reporting and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Build the accounting foundation from zero for a newly launched subscription-based software company.
• Set up and maintain QuickBooks, including chart of accounts, books, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Clean up years of messy and inconsistent bookkeeping across approximately 10 legacy business entities.
• Manage accounting across multiple LLCs/corporations and business structures.
• Support wind-down of inactive entities, including coordination of final tax returns.
• Maintain accurate books for active entities, including property- and note-holding entities.
• Manage accounting for a subscription-based SaaS business, including recurring revenue, deferred revenue, and ARR tracking.
• Own end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare complex journal entries and accounting estimates.
• Ensure books are accurate, current, and audit/tax-ready.
• Act as a proactive financial advisor to the business owner, not simply a transactional accountant.
• Analyze proposed business decisions and identify potential financial, accounting, tax, and cash-flow implications.
• Develop financial forecasts, projections, and models to support business growth.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide clear financial insights and recommendations.
• Build financial dashboards and reporting that provide the owner with real-time visibility into the business.
• Proactively identify financial risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities before they impact the business.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and other financial professionals when required.
• Prepare supporting documentation for tax and audit requirements.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Multi-entity accounting

Month-end close

US GAAP experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA or CA finalist

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel – Advanced

Google Sheets – Advanced

Financial reporting tools

Job description

*****Before you apply: Candidates must live in Lahore or Islamabad*****

Accountant / Financial Analyst

Join Edge as We Expand into the Finance Industry!

Edge is excited to announce the launch of our Finance vertical, and we're looking for experienced accounting professionals to join our growing global talent network. If you're passionate about financial reporting, enjoy solving complex accounting challenges, and want to work with leading North American companies, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

As an Accountant / Financial Analyst at Edge, you will work directly with a U.S.-based entrepreneur managing multiple business entities, including a newly launched subscription-based software company.

This is not a traditional bookkeeping role. We're looking for someone who can build an accounting function from the ground up, clean up years of disorganized financial records, and provide proactive financial analysis and guidance to the business owner.

The ideal candidate will be able to quickly establish clean books, manage multiple entities, build reliable financial reporting, develop forecasts, and turn financial data into actionable insights that support business decisions.

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Fully Remote

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM PST

Key Responsibilities

Build & Clean Up Accounting Operations

• Build the accounting foundation from zero for a newly launched subscription-based software company.
• Set up and maintain QuickBooks, including chart of accounts, books, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Clean up years of messy and inconsistent bookkeeping across approximately 10 legacy business entities.
• Manage accounting across multiple LLCs/corporations and business structures.
• Support the wind-down of inactive entities, including coordination of final tax returns and formal closure requirements.
• Maintain accurate books for active entities, including property- and note-holding entities.

SaaS & Full-Cycle Accounting

• Manage accounting for a subscription-based SaaS business, including recurring revenue, deferred revenue, and ARR tracking.
• Own end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare complex journal entries and accounting estimates.
• Ensure books are accurate, current, and audit/tax-ready.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Advisory

• Act as a proactive financial advisor to the business owner, not simply a transactional accountant.
• Analyze proposed business decisions and identify potential financial, accounting, tax, and cash-flow implications.
• Develop financial forecasts, projections, and models to support business growth.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide clear financial insights and recommendations.
• Build financial dashboards and reporting that provide the owner with real-time visibility into the business.
• Proactively identify financial risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities before they impact the business.

Tax, Audit & Reporting

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and other financial professionals when required.
• Prepare supporting documentation for tax and audit requirements.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting processes and controls.

Tools & Systems

• QuickBooks / QuickBooks Online
• Microsoft Excel — Advanced
• Google Sheets — Advanced
• Financial reporting and analysis tools
• Accounting and audit support tools

Key Technical Requirements

• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and general ledger management.
• Proven experience with multi-entity accounting.
• Strong experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with financial forecasting and FP&A.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with SaaS/subscription revenue accounting is highly preferred.
• Experience with real estate/property accounting is a plus.
• Experience coordinating with external tax advisors and supporting tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a reputable university.
• ACCA or CA finalist required.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
• Experience working with U.S. accounting / US GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience owning month-end financial reporting and close processes.
• Experience handling multiple entities or complex accounting structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable communicating financial information and recommendations to a non-finance business owner.

What We're Looking For

• Someone who can build accounting processes from scratch, rather than relying on an existing structure.
• Someone comfortable taking on messy books and complex cleanup work.
• A self-sufficient accountant who can work with minimal hand-holding and take ownership of the accounting function.
• Someone who thinks beyond the numbers and can provide proactive financial insight before major business decisions are made.
• A strong communicator who can turn complex financial information into clear, practical business recommendations.
• Someone who can balance day-to-day accounting execution with financial analysis and forward-looking planning.

Why Join Edge?

• Work directly with North American businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Gain international exposure to U.S. accounting and business operations.
• Build an international career without relocating.
• Be part of a fast-growing global talent community.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and client placement.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development.

About Edge

At Edge, we're on a mission to create a world where geographic borders are no longer a barrier to full-time employment and fair wages. We've built a global hiring network that connects exceptional professionals with businesses across North America. Through the Edge Talent Network, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills, unlock your potential, and build a rewarding international career.

Learn more about us: https://onedge.co/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edge is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.