Accounting Supervisor Pakistan

American President Lines; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

American President Lines is seeking a Finance Manager in Karachi to oversee General Ledger functions, ensuring accurate financial recording and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has a Graduate degree in Finance or relevant certifications like ACCA or CMA, along with 3–6 years of experience in a shipping or logistics environment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position also requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or multinational environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate accounting entries in the General Ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for management review.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Review and analyze credit notes and ensure proper approvals.

Skills

Strong knowledge of General Ledger processes

Good understanding of accounting standards

Hands‑on experience with ERP systems

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Graduate in Finance and/or ACCA, CMA

Tools

ERP systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Location

Karachi, PK

Role

Manage General Ledger functions in compliance with Group policies, processes, and reporting standards. The role ensures accurate financial recording, timely closing, effective receivables management, and reliable reporting for Head Office, management, and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Accounting

• Record and maintain accurate accounting entries in the General Ledger, including fixed assets, depreciation, payroll, accruals, commissions, bank transactions, and financial income.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all GL balances in line with Group accounting policies.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in line with the closing schedule.
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centre for timely and accurate book closure.
• Review and validate journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for management review.
• Support preparation of annual financial statements and external audit requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions.
• Assist in internal audits and ensure compliance with Group controls and procedures.

Budgeting & Management Reporting

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Develop and present Management Accounts for Regional teams and senior management meetings.
• Prepare and update monthly agility and performance reports.
• Generate ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports as required.
• Ensure accurate booking and monitoring of all receivable transactions.
• Match customer payments with invoices and credit memos.
• Perform regular bank reconciliation with customer accounts.

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Review and analyze credit notes and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, regulatory, and Group reporting requirements.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements for efficiency and control.
• Support automation and system enhancement initiatives (especially in Oracle environment).

Qualifications and Profile

• Minimum Graduate in Finance and/or ACCA, CMA or other accounting certifications.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or multinational environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Good understanding of accounting standards, audit practices, and taxation.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools (dashboards, PowerPoint).

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with continuous improvement orientation.