About the Role
Mayatax is seeking a dynamic, client-facing Accounting Manager to lead our high-performing accounting operations teams. The ideal candidate brings a blend of deep technical accounting expertise, exceptional client management capabilities, and proven leadership experience within a fast-paced BPO / shared services environment.
As an Accounting Manager, you will oversee client engagements, guide and mentor delivery teams, ensure seamless month-end closes under US GAAP, and act as a strategic accounting partner for international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of junior and mid-level accountants; manage daily workload allocations, drive performance, and ensure SLA compliance across all client deliverables.
- Oversee and review end-to-end month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements under US GAAP.
- Review complex journal entries, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and revenue recognition workflows for high-volume transactions and subscription-based models.
- Maintain rigorous compliance with internal controls, global accounting standards, and US corporate reporting requirements.
- Conduct in-depth financial data analysis, margin reviews, and variance reporting to deliver actionable insights to clients and leadership.
- Drive operational excellence by continuously identifying bottlenecks, optimizing workflows, and implementing process automation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for US clients, leading regular financial review meetings and addressing technical inquiries.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Chartered Accountant.
- 5 to 8 years of progressive core accounting experience, with substantial exposure in a BPO, Shared Services, or international client-facing setting.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing and developing accounting teams.
- Proven, hands-on experience handling full-cycle accounting for international clients (US entities preferred) with a strong command of US GAAP.
- Familiarity with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting (FP&A) frameworks is an advantage.
Required Skills & Work Conditions
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested functions, and financial modeling).
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online/Desktop and other US-market accounting and ERP platforms.
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, with confidence leading discussions and presentations with US-based stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven capacity to thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet rigid monthly reporting deadlines.
- Work Arrangement: Strictly Onsite (Islamabad Office).
- Shift Timing: Permanent Night Shift (aligned with US business hours).