Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Team Leadership - TJ / 1950256

Recruit AI; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajaib Group in Islamabad seeks a Senior Accountant for Financial Reporting and Team Leadership. You will manage a team of 10, oversee the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, and drive month-end and year-end closes with accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires strong technical accounting skills across multiple ERP systems (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP or Oracle) and solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience with strong technical knowledge in financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end/year-end closes.
• Experience leading a team and coordinating with auditors.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, SAP or Oracle and other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of accurate financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow) in line with GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings, ensure reconciliations and adjusting entries are completed on schedule.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure consistency between internal records and external statements.
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations and ensure prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Utilize ERP systems to streamline accounting operations and improve accuracy.
• Coordinate with auditors during financial audits and provide documentation and explanations as needed.
• Train and supervise a team of 10 accounting staff to maintain high productivity and policy compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Our client Ajaib Group is looking for a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Team Leadership in Islamabad

Ajaib Group is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team and manage a team of 10 personnel. The ideal candidate will hold at least eight years of experience in accounting and possess strong technical knowledge in financial reporting practices, with expertise in processing accounts payable and receivable efficiently. This role requires a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to perform month-end and year-end closes accurately. The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that all financial records, transactions, and reconciliations comply with applicable regulations and organizational standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in a variety of accounting software and ERP systems, including but not limited to QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or Oracle. Alongside technical accounting skills, this role demands excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to lead a team effectively. The Accountant will maintain general ledger reconciliation, bank reconciliation, accruals, adjusting journal entries, and ensure timely processing of payables and receivables. This role is critical to supporting the financial health and reporting accuracy for Ajaib Group.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of accurate financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in alignment with GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting journal entries are completed on schedule.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, guaranteeing transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Perform bank reconciliation and bank statement matching to ensure consistency between internal records and external statements.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all entries are properly recorded and discrepancies resolved promptly.
• Utilize accounting software and ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or Oracle to streamline accounting operations and improve accuracy.
• Coordinate with auditors during financial audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations to support audit activities.
• Train, guide, and supervise a team of 10 accounting staff to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements within all accounting processes.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvements in accounting procedures.
• Support financial budgeting and forecasting activities by providing detailed and accurate data and reports.
• Stay updated with changes in financial regulations and accounting standards and implement necessary adjustments accordingly.
• Collaborate with other departments to facilitate smooth financial operations and resolve any accounting-related issues.
• Develop and document accounting processes and best practices for the team to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Manage and monitor aging schedules for receivables and payables to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors.