Assistant Manager Finance – Accounting

Hayat; Punjab; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayat, a leading FMCG group, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager Finance - Accounting in Lahore. The role covers accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow management, tax compliance and audit coordination.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant (or CA Finalist) with 6–8 years in finance, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing, and skilled in SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business One, MS Office, and financial controls. Collaborative cross-functional engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• CA/CA Finalist with 6–8 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong skills in financial accounting, reconciliations, cash flow, taxation, budgeting and reporting.
• Experience coordinating external audits, vendor reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP systems experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle key accounting activities, financial reporting, cash flow management, reconciliations, and tax filings.
• Coordinate external audits and provide required information and documentation.
• Support budgeting and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and liaise with HQ, vendors, and banks.
• Ensure compliance with tax deposits and withholding tax (WHT) practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Finalist

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Business One

Job description

Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care; Molped in feminine care; Joly, Evony, and Goodcare in personal healthcare; Bingo, Gleen, Test, and Has in home care; Papia, Familia, Teno, and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10,000 people across its operations.

Hayat operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries, including Turkiye, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions — Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific — Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance team as an Assistant Manager Finance - Accounting based in Lahore.

This role will be responsible for managing key accounting activities, financial reporting, cash flow management, reconciliations, taxation, audit coordination, and financial controls while supporting accurate and timely financial information for the business.

Role Summary

As an Assistant Manager Finance - Accounting, you will support the day-to-day operation of financial information systems and contribute to financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities. The role will involve close coordination with internal departments, HQ, vendors, and banks to ensure accurate bookkeeping, timely reporting, and effective financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle financial queries and enquiries from internal departments and HQ.
• Monitor procedures related to checking and authorizing accounts for payment as part of the Finance team.
• Contribute to the analysis of financial information and preparation of reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare and monitor weekly cash flow, daily bank reports, monthly Capex reports, and monthly direct cash flow.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconciliations with local and foreign vendors.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Ensure proper deduction of withholding tax (WHT) from payments, timely tax deposits to the government, and filing of tax returns.
• Coordinate external audits of financial statements and provide required information and documentation.
• Support budgeting activities and prepare financial statements and related reports according to schedule.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve financial and payment-related issues.
• Process employee expense reimbursements in line with applicable policies.
• Process postings related to import payments and receipts from HQ.
• Liaise with banks on relevant financial and banking matters.
• Maintain accounting controls and support the preparation and recommendation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure timely bookkeeping.
• Provide day-to-day support for financial information systems and other financial reports required by management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and HSE requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Finalist.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, preferably in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, taxation, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in external audit coordination, vendor reconciliations, banking, and intercompany transactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, accuracy, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business One.

Get to know us

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