Assitant Manager Deputy Manager Finance

BUSINESS LINE; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,339,000 - 2,678,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Line is seeking a qualified finance professional to oversee financial operations, reporting, analysis, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will be a CA or ACCA finalist who has completed articleship and has prior IT company experience.

The role focuses on managing closing processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective internal controls. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CA or ACCA finalist with completed articleship from a reputable firm.
• Prior IT industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, accounting operations, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and projections.
• Conduct profitability analyses and budget-versus-actual variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, expenses and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights for decision making.
• Coordinate with external auditors and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP/Financial systems

Education

CA finalist

ACCA finalist

Articleship completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Financial management systems

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description:

Business Line is seeking a qualified finance professional to manage financial operations, reporting, analysis, and budgeting. The ideal candidate must have completed articleship from a reputable audit firm, hold a CA or ACCA finalist qualification, and possess prior experience working in an IT company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, accounting operations, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and financial projections.
• Conduct financial analysis, profitability assessments, and budget-versus-actual variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, expenses, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Maintain internal financial controls and coordinate with external auditors.

Requirements

• CA or ACCA finalist.
• Completed articleship from a reputable audit or accounting firm.
• Prior experience working in an IT company is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.