Finance Analyst

Murkez Technologies; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 781,200 - 1,004,400; Full time

Job summary

Murkez Technologies is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join their finance team in Pakistan. The ideal candidate should possess 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, with knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS. Key responsibilities include month-end closing, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and compliance support.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and may be part-qualified in certifications like ACCA or CPA. This role requires proficiency in accounting principles and ERP systems as well. Shift timing is from 5 PM to 1 AM PKT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Part-qualified or qualified candidates in professional certifications are preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in finance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly closing, including journal preparation.
• Review account classifications and reconciliations.
• Assist in financial reporting, M&A activities, and compliance.
• Support cash position reports for treasury functions.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Accounting principles

Financial reporting standards

Acquisitions and mergers exposure

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

ACCA, CIMA, CA, or CPA (part-qualified or qualified)

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and capable Finance Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of professional experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit, with a strong working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, and prior exposure to acquisitions, mergers, and post-deal integration accounting. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting deliverables, support consolidation and M&A workstreams, and work alongside senior team members on financial systems, international standards, and compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End and Year-End Closing

• Process and post day-to-day general ledger entries including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, ensuring accurate coding and supporting documentation
• Review and validate transaction classifications against the chart of accounts, escalating unusual or judgemental items to the Senior Finance Analyst for revie
• Prepare standard month-end and year-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and recharges) and submit them for review as part of the close timetable
• Meet close deadlines for assigned tasks and flag any blockers or data issues to the team lead promptly

Account Reconciliation and Auditing

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for an assigned portfolio of balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and clear or elevate open items
• Pull supporting schedules, samples, and documentation in response to auditor requests, and follow up on outstanding items until cleared
• Familiarity with UK payroll and reconciliation procedures is beneficial
• Working knowledge of Share-Based Payment (SBP) treatment is advantageous

Financial Reporting, M&A Support, and Compliance

• Prepare assigned sections, schedules, and notes for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packs under US GAAP and IFRS
• Assist on acquisitions and mergers by gathering target-company financial data, supporting purchase price allocation workings, preparing intercompany eliminations, and onboarding acquired-entity trial balances into the consolidation
• Pull and reconcile data for management dashboards, variance commentary, and performance review packs
• Follow internal accounting policies and group reporting templates, and raise any treatment questions with the Senior Finance Analyst before finalizing deliverables

Standards Knowledge and Treasury Support

• Apply working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS to assigned transactions and reconciliations, referring complex judgements upward
• Prepare daily and weekly cash position reports and bank reconciliation inputs to support the treasury function
• Identify and flag inefficiencies in day-to-day accounting tasks and participate in process improvement and system enhancement initiatives led by the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required
• Part-qualified or qualified candidates in professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA are strongly preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, US GAAP, and IFRS
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Financials or another major ERP is preferred
• Prior exposure to acquisitions and mergers is important, including purchase accounting, consolidation of acquired entities, and assistance with integration activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)

Shift Timing:

• 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM UK Time)