Assistant Manager – Accounts & Internal Audit

Malek Foam Industries; Lahore; On-site; PKR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Malek Foam Industry (Private) Limited is seeking a motivated CA Finalist to strengthen its Accounts and Internal Audit functions. This on-site role provides hands-on exposure to financial reporting, manufacturing accounts, product costing, inventory controls, ERP processes and internal audit.

Reporting to the CFO, you will assist with monthly closings, reconciliations, statutory compliance and audits, working closely with ERP and accounting teams.

Qualifications

• CA Finalist from ICAP with completed mandatory training/articles.
• Fresh candidates or applicants with up to two years of post-training experience may apply.
• Articles from a reputable audit firm will be preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing, inventory audit or cost accounting will be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, ISAs and basic Pakistani tax and corporate requirements.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel; ERP experience will be preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site at Kala Shah Kaku.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Review accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide audit documentation.
• Assist with income tax, sales tax and other statutory compliance workings.
• Review product costing, bills of materials and production consumption.
• Analyse standard versus actual production costs and variances.
• Monitor raw material, work-in-process and finished-goods inventory.
• Participate in physical stock counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Review production yield, wastage, abnormal consumption and negative inventory.
• Help improve ERP-based inventory and production controls.
• Perform risk-based audits of procurement, production, inventory, sales, payroll, cash and fixed assets.
• Review compliance with company policies, SOPs and approval authorities.
• Test internal controls and identify financial or operational weaknesses.
• Prepare clear audit observations and practical recommendations.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and report unresolved matters.
• Conduct special reviews and investigations assigned by management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Excel

ERP software

Attention to detail

Education

CA Finalist (ICAP)

Articles completed

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

MS Office / Excel advanced

Job description

Position: Assistant Manager – Accounts & Internal Audit

Company: Malek Foam Industry (Private) Limited

Location: Kala Shah Kaku

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Reporting To: CFO / Head of Finance

Malek Foam Industry (Private) Limited is looking for a motivated and analytical CA Finalist to strengthen its Accounts and Internal Audit functions. This position provides hands-on exposure to financial reporting, manufacturing accounts, product costing, inventory controls, ERP processes and internal audit.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts and Financial Reporting

• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Review accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank and inventory reconciliations
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide audit documentation
• Assist with income tax, sales tax and other statutory compliance workings

Costing and Inventory

• Review product costing, bills of materials and production consumption
• Analyse standard versus actual production costs and variances
• Monitor raw material, work-in-process and finished-goods inventory
• Participate in physical stock counts and investigate discrepancies
• Review production yield, wastage, abnormal consumption and negative inventory
• Help improve ERP-based inventory and production controls

Internal Audit

• Perform risk-based audits of procurement, production, inventory, sales, payroll, cash and fixed assets
• Review compliance with company policies, SOPs and approval authorities
• Test internal controls and identify financial or operational weaknesses
• Prepare clear audit observations and practical recommendations
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and report unresolved matters
• Conduct special reviews and investigations assigned by management

Qualification and Experience

• CA Finalist from ICAP with completed mandatory training/articles
• Fresh candidates or applicants with up to two years of post-training experience may apply
• Articles from a reputable audit firm will be preferred
• Exposure to manufacturing, inventory audit or cost accounting will be an advantage
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, ISAs and basic Pakistani tax and corporate requirements
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel; ERP experience will be preferred
• Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills
• Willingness to work full-time on-site at Kala Shah Kaku

Malek Foam Industry (Private) Limited is an equal-opportunity employer.