Financial Accountant

Mayatax; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,411,000 - 3,750,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayatax is seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join its finance team and oversee core accounting, reporting, and financial operations. The role covers analytics, payroll (local and international), budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to ensure financial integrity.

The position requires working on-site in a night shift and collaborating with management to provide timely, accurate financial insights and ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field (BBA, BCom, or equivalent).
• CA Qualified or CA Finalist with completed articles, or ACCA Part-Qualified / Qualified with relevant experience.
• 4–6 years of practical experience in accounting, financial reporting, or financial operations.
• Proven experience with financial analytics, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in managing payroll for both local and international employees (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong understanding of IFRS, local tax and accounting regulations, and corporate compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and financial modeling basics).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Perform financial analysis, variance analysis, and key performance reporting to support business decisions.
• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Manage and own general ledger accounts, journals, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Oversee account reconciliations including bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Manage payroll operations for employees across local and selected international locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and rolling forecasts in coordination with management and department heads.
• Maintain and analyze budgets versus actuals, highlighting variances and providing actionable insights.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and related accounting records.
• Contribute to financial operations activities such as cash flow monitoring, intercompany reconciliations, and process controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial, reporting, and operational processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit and review cycles.
• Provide financial support and ad-hoc reporting to management for decision-making.

Skills

Financial analytics

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Financial Accountant to join our finance team. The candidate will be responsible for managing core financial accounting, reporting, and financial operations activities, including financial analytics, payroll (local and international), budgeting, and forecasting. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity and strategic planning of a growing organization.

Only apply if you are willing to work onsite in a night shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and local accounting standards.


• Perform financial analysis, variance analysis, and key performance reporting to support business decisions.


• Lead and support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes.


• Manage and own general ledger accounts, journals, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.


• Oversee account reconciliations including bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.


• Manage payroll operations for employees across local and selected international locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.


• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and rolling forecasts in coordination with management and department heads.


• Maintain and analyze budgets versus actuals, highlighting variances and providing actionable insights.


• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and related accounting records.


• Contribute to financial operations activities such as cash flow monitoring, intercompany reconciliations, and process controls.


• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.


• Recommend and implement improvements to financial, reporting, and operational processes.


• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit and review cycles.


• Provide financial support and ad‑hoc reporting to management for decision‑making.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field (BBA, BCom, or equivalent).


• CA Qualified or CA Finalist with completed articles, or ACCA Part‑Qualified / Qualified with relevant experience.


• 4–6 years of practical experience in accounting, financial reporting, or financial operations.


• Proven experience with financial analytics, budgeting, and forecasting.


• Experience in managing payroll for both local and international employees (preferred but not mandatory).


• Strong understanding of IFRS, local tax and accounting regulations, and corporate compliance requirements.


• Hands‑on experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, or similar).


• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and financial modeling basics).


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a high level of accuracy.


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.


• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.