Accountant II

OpenSpace; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenSpace in Islamabad seeks an Accountant II to manage day-to-day accounting for the Pakistan office and support the wider accounting team. You will handle journal entries, AP, GL, month-end close, and assist with tax filings and audits.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s in accounting/finance/commerce, and strong Excel skills. Fluency in English and Urdu is preferred, with emphasis on accuracy and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 2–4 years accounting experience.
• Exposure to Pakistani withholding and sales tax and audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books for the Pakistan office: journal entries, accounts payable, general ledger, and month-end and year-end.
• Process vendor invoices and staff expense claims, run payments, and manage petty cash and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare the monthly reporting pack, including a month-on-month cost forecast and cash requirement.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants on filings, withholding and sales tax schedules, and deadlines.
• Handle routine banking and documentation for inward remittance.
• Procure office equipment, furniture, and supplies; manage vendor relationships and invoices.
• Monitor office supplies and keep administrative spend under control.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules; oversee asset issue/return and physical verification.
• Arrange repair/maintenance and coordinate with contractors and landlords.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation for statutory audits.
• Maintain compliance calendar for SECP, FBR, EOBI filings and other statutory requirements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

ACCA/CA/ICMA partial qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Principal Objective of Position

Accountant II for our Pakistan office, reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting. The role handles the day-to-day accounting for the office and the administrative matters that carry a financial impact - office supplies, equipment procurement and vendor dealings, assets, and building upkeep - and supports the accounting team on other group entities where required. It is a hands-on, individual-contributor role; approvals on spend and accounting treatment sit with the Senior Manager.

Key Functions of This Role

• Maintain the books for the Pakistan office: journal entries, accounts payable, general ledger, and month-end and year-end.
• Process vendor invoices and staff expense claims, run payments, and manage petty cash and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare the monthly reporting pack, including a month-on-month cost forecast and cash requirement.
• Compile the data our external tax consultant needs for filings (withholding and sales tax schedules, invoices, vendor details) and coordinate with the tax and corporate consultants on queries, payments, and deadlines.
• Handle routine banking and the standard documentation for the recurring monthly inward remittance.
• Procure office equipment, furniture, and supplies: obtain and compare quotes, negotiate, place orders, and verify receipt against invoices.Manage day-to-day vendor and service-provider dealings, rates, renewals, and invoice checks.
• Monitor office supplies and stock levels and keep administrative spend under control.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules, manage asset issue and return, and carry out periodic physical verification.
• Arrange repair and maintenance of the office and equipment as required, including contractors, utilities, bill verification, and landlord coordination.
• Handle general office administration and filing, and support the accounting team on other group entities and audit requests as needed.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the external auditors on the Pakistan entity: prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to audit queries, and track open items through to closure.
• Support the statutory audit of the Pakistan entity through to signed financial statements, and assist with group audit and interim review requests.
• Maintain the statutory compliance calendar for the Pakistan entity - SECP annual and event-based filings, FBR withholding statements and sales tax returns, provincial sales tax, and EOBI / social security and work with the external consultants so filings and payments are made on time.
• Keep accounting records and supporting files in line with company policy and applicable Pakistani requirements, including the Companies Act 2017 and IFRS as adopted in Pakistan.
• Maintain documentation of key finance and procurement controls, and support remediation of audit and internal control findings identified for the office.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce; part-qualified ACCA / CA / ICMA an advantage.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, ideally with office administration exposure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of Pakistani withholding and sales tax as applied to vendor payments.
• Exposure to the statutory audit of a Pakistani entity, including preparing audit schedules and handling auditor queries.
• Familiarity with Companies Act 2017 / SECP and FBR filing requirements, and with statutory contributions such as EOBI and provident fund.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with an accounting system
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage vendors and deadlines independently.
• Fluent English and Urdu.

Culture

We're very proud of our people and the close-knit family culture we've built across London, Sarajevo and Islamabad offices. Despite the distances, we're united through the passion with which we approach our goals and the fun that we have along the way. The following should give you a good idea of what type of culture you'd be joining:

• We encourage proactivity and taking full ownership of problems and initiatives: we let you pave your own path and give you the space to continuously learn and grow even if it means taking a few detours.
• We support each other: if a process breaks or if you're struggling, you can always count on the people around you and the people far away from you, to help you get back on track.
• We run on feedback: direct and transparent praise and constructive criticism, communicated with the best of intentions. There is no other way to learn!
• Ideas and approaches are always judged on merit rather than source: we welcome discussions and challenges. This way everyone makes a tremendous impact no matter the role.

Essential Functions

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Ability to effectively communicate is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to utilize a computer for an extended period of time.

OpenSpace welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it's reflected in our diverse community. OpenSpace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.