Jr. Accounts Officer

Cowlar Design Studio; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design studio in Islamabad is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accounts Officer. The role includes bookkeeping, managing daily banking operations, and supporting accurate financial record-keeping. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in IT or banking sectors, a degree in Commerce is preferred, and strong skills in tools like Microsoft Excel are essential. Competitive salary and various perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Monthly performance-based increments & cash bonuses

Flexible working hours

Free Food

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience of 2-3 years in IT or Banking sectors.
• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect financial data such as incoming and outgoing payments.
• Assisting in the execution of end-to-end monthly financial closing.
• Ensure compliance of federal regulations and laws for all transactions.

Skills

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Zoho

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

Overview

Expected start date: ASAP (position is open if you can still read this)

Positions Open: 2

Experience Required: Experience of 2-3 years in an IT or Banking sectors.

Education Required: Education is flexible; However Bachelor's degree in Commerce or ACCA is preferred.

Salary & Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Monthly performance-based increments & cash bonuses
• Opportunity to work & grow with a Y-Combinator backed Founder who has been doing startups for more than a decade
• More than 90% of customers are based in the USA (get exposure working on cutting-edge/disruptive tech)
• Opportunity to travel abroad and gain invaluable exposure
• We have offices in Pakistan, Qatar & America.
• Experience Hyper-growth in your career based on the Silicon Valley mindset
• A strong base salary
• Flexible working hours
• High performance oriented and resilient work environment / workstation
• Company Issued Laptops/ Electronic Devices based on need and performance
• Free Food (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner/ Snacks/ Fruits and Beverages)
• 24/7 Access to the office
• Performance based paid cool-off period
• Dedicated time / Access to a plethora of Learning Resources
• Knowledge base mini library present at the office
• Fastest network (internet) in Pakistan
• Medical insurance, treatment and employee care for astronauts
• Overnight Stay Facilitation: Sleeping pods and Lockers
• Recreational activities / trips
• Highest Grade Massage Chairs
• Gaming corner - PS5
• Insured parking space
• Support team available for facilitation of employees
• Taxation, Accounts and legal assistance for the employees.
• The best work culture/team environment in the world! Primed to set you up for either running your own company or being a C-Level Executive in one.

About the Role

We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Junior Accounts Officer to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity and uphold the highest moral values in all financial dealings. This role requires hands-on experience with bookkeeping, managing day-to-day banking operations, and supporting accurate financial record-keeping. The Junior Accounts Officer will play a vital part in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of our financial data while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect financial data such as incoming and outgoing payments
• Assisting in the execution of end-to-end monthly financial closing, including general accounting and bookkeeping
• Assisting team to ensure all transactions are properly recorded, in the accounting system, and that ledger accounts are accurate
• Working with Global Accounting processes such as keeping records of our Qatari entity, their accounting and tax principles
• Assisting in Payroll transactions with end-to-end verification
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries
• Enter this data into software
• Ensure compliance of federal regulations and law for all transactions
• Keep track of accounting tasks and deadlines
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries
• Maintains historical records by filing documents
• Creating and Managing (Electronics & Physical files) for receipts history
• Creating CPRs and getting them signed by each vendor during cash transactions
• Assisting in preparing month-end journal entries i.e Financial Statements, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and provide monthly close deliverables
• Processing Invoices, keeping track of all invoice data, and follow-ups on outstanding payments. Maintaining relations with Local & international vendors for fluent transactional processes
• Tracking expenses, and reconciling employee reports with receipts and company policies
• Ensuring all employees have existing relevant bank accounts and getting their new bank accounts created if non-existent
• Assisting in reconciling bank statements with the company's financial records. Identify and resolve discrepancies between bank records and accounting records
• Implementation of policies and procedures as they relate to accounting rules and changes. Automating the procedures
• Patching up with the latest accounting regulations, industry trends, and best practices, ensuring compliance and recommending necessary adjustments as needed
• Fostering a positive and engaging work environment, promoting teamwork and a strong sense of accountability

General Requirements

• High Integrity and Moral values
• Extremely high attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills. Should be good at Maths!
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and reporting

Necessary Skillset Required

• Experience with working on Google Sheets & Microsoft Excel efficiently
• Familiarity with software such as QuickBooks, Zoho, and other accounting or ERP tools commonly used for financial management and reporting
• Experience in operating Online Banking portals - Both local and International
• Experience in running day to day bank operations such as cash withdrawals, pay order submissions, Invoice submissions, etc.
• Experience with With Holding Taxation processes

Important Further Reading

We value our culture above all else - Please go through this Culture Document carefully to understand our culture, values and what we represent.

Check out our website: cowlardesignstudio.com To learn more about the type of work we have done.