Office Manager/Accountant

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Kotri; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, an SJ Group company, invites an experienced Office Manager/Accountant to support a major Water Resources and Irrigation project based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The role encompasses office administration, financial accounting and project support.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business administration, 10+ years in office management and accounting, and proficiency in accounting software and MS Office. Familiarity with infrastructure projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in office management and accounting.
• Experience in water resources, irrigation, infrastructure, or engineering consultancy projects is an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, financial management, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project office administration and operations.
• Maintain financial records, including accounts payable, receivable, petty cash, and project transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and expenditure statements.
• Process staff timesheets, expenses, and reimbursements.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
• Coordinate office facilities, supplies, vendors, and project logistics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Provide administrative and financial support to the Project Manager and project team.

Skills

Office management

Financial accounting

Project support

Staff timesheets

Coordination

Teamwork

Independent working

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager/Accountant to support a major Water Resources and Irrigation project based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in office administration, financial accounting, and project support, preferably within infrastructure or engineering consultancy projects.

• Manage day-to-day project office administration and operations.
• Maintain financial records, including accounts payable, receivable, petty cash, and project transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and expenditure statements.
• Process staff timesheets, expenses, and reimbursements.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
• Coordinate office facilities, supplies, vendors, and project logistics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Provide administrative and financial support to the Project Manager and project team.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable Applicants Will Have/be

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in office management and accounting.
• Experience in water resources, irrigation, infrastructure, or engineering consultancy projects will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, financial management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.