Accounts Officer

Ghazali Education Foundation Pakistan; Lahore; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghazlai Education Foundation in Lahore is seeking an Accounts Officer to manage day-to-day accounting tasks, including vouchers, cheque preparation, banking, tax withholding and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable tax and accounting rules.

Key responsibilities include preparing journal and payment vouchers, issuing cheques after verification, monitoring bank balances, filing vouchers for audits, generating reports, liaising with banks, calculating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related field (B.Com / BBA / M.Com preferred).
• 2-3 years of relevant accounts experience, preferably in education or nonprofit.
• Working knowledge of withholding tax rules in Pakistan.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal vouchers and payment vouchers accurately and on time.
• Prepare cheques for payments after verification and approval.
• Monitor and manage bank balances to ensure sufficient funds.
• Maintain filing of vouchers and supporting documents for audits.
• Prepare financial reports as allocated by Finance Manager.
• Liaise with banks for transactions and account matters.
• Calculate and process withholding tax on salaries, supplies and services, ensuring correct deduction and timely deposit.
• Perform other accounts-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

B.Com / BBA / M.Com preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Accounting software

Job description

Ghazlai Education Foundation is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Officer to manage day-to-day accounting operations, including vouchers, cheque preparation, bank dealings, tax withholding, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with applicable tax and accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal vouchers and payment vouchers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare cheques for payments after proper verification and approval.
• Monitor and manage bank balances to ensure sufficient funds for scheduled payments.
• Maintain systematic filing of all vouchers and supporting documents for easy retrieval and audit.
• Prepare financial and other reports as allocated by the Finance Manager.
• Liaise and deal with banks for transactions, account matters, and related queries.
• Calculate and process withholding tax on salaries, supplies, and services, and ensure correct deduction and timely deposit.
• Perform any other accounts-related duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (B.Com / BBA / M.Com preferred).
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in accounts (experience in an educational institution or non-profit organization preferred).
• Working knowledge of withholding tax rules and procedures in Pakistan.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with accounting software.
• Good understanding of vouchers, banking procedures, and bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.
• Good communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Last Date to Apply: 13th October 2026