Contract Accountant — Month-End Close Specialist

ibex; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,004,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

ibex is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month contract. You will support month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and audit processes to ensure our financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date.

The role involves coordinating with AP, AR, Payroll, Tax, and FP&A, requiring 3–5 years of accounting experience and a degree in accounting or finance; ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent is preferred. Strong attention to detail and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with strong GL and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
• Perform month-end cut-off checks and ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Review ledgers and trial balances to identify errors or misclassifications.
• Prepare variance analysis and explain key movements between periods.
• Maintain audit-ready accounting records and schedules.
• Support preparation of financial statements and audits.
• Assist with internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, Payroll, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and Operations.

Skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent (part-qualified)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

ibex is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month contract. You will support month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and audit processes to ensure our financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date.

The role involves coordinating with AP, AR, Payroll, Tax, and FP&A, requiring 3–5 years of accounting experience and a degree in accounting or finance; ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent is preferred. Strong attention to detail and independence are essential.