Senior Accountant Onsite Lahore Remittance Salary

HR POD Careers; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HR POD Careers is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage and complete accounts, VAT and payroll compliance, and related tasks. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work offshore within deadlines.

The candidate will oversee multiple assignments, ensure accurate working papers, and collaborate with Practice Managers and Portfolio Managers to deliver timely, compliant financial work.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and completion of accounts.
• Exposure to VAT returns, tax returns, and compliance requirements.
• Strong payroll compliance and related accounting knowledge.
• Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple accounting assignments within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned jobs from commencement through to completion.
• Prepare, review, and complete accounts, VAT returns, tax returns, payroll compliance, and related assignments accurately and within deadlines.
• Monitor job progress against deadlines and address potential delays.
• Liaise with the Practice Manager regarding workload, capacity, job status, and completion dates.
• Provide regular progress updates to Portfolio Managers.
• Escalate missing information, technical issues, or delays impacting delivery timelines.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within budget.
• Maintain clear and organised working papers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure chargeable work is completed promptly to facilitate timely invoicing.
• Monitor and minimise aged WIP.
• Prioritise assignments based on workflow priorities set by the Practice Manager.
• Identify delays that may impact billing or cash flow and escalate them.
• Ensure completed assignments are submitted for review and billing without delay.
• Contribute to profitability through efficient delivery and time utilisation.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to understand job requirements and delivery expectations.
• Provide technical status updates to Portfolio Managers for client communications.

Skills

Accounting

VAT returns

Payroll compliance

Technical accounting

WIP management

Billing

Time management

Attention to detail

Offshore work

Communication

PM collaboration

Deadline discipline

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description:

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in accounting, with strong exposure to the preparation and completion of accounts.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing VAT returns, tax returns, and related compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and related accounting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple accounting assignments within agreed deadlines.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise assignments based on deadlines and business requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to identify and escalate technical issues, missing information, and potential delays.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and organised working papers and supporting documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to work effectively in an offshore technical environment.
• Strong understanding of Work-in-Progress (WIP), billing, utilisation, and cash-flow considerations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Practice Managers, Portfolio Managers, and accounting team members.
• Commitment to meeting compliance, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned jobs from commencement through to completion.
• Prepare, review, and complete accounts, VAT returns, tax returns, payroll compliance, and related assignments accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Monitor job progress against deadlines and proactively address potential delays.
• Liaise with the Practice Manager regarding workload, capacity, job status, and completion dates.
• Provide regular and accurate progress updates to Portfolio Managers.
• Escalate missing information, technical issues, or delays that may impact delivery timelines.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within budget.
• Maintain clear and organised working papers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure chargeable work is completed promptly to facilitate timely invoicing.
• Monitor and minimise aged Work-in-Progress (WIP).
• Prioritise assignments based on workflow priorities established by the Practice Manager.
• Identify delays that may impact billing or cash flow and escalate them appropriately.
• Ensure completed assignments are submitted for review and billing without unnecessary delay.
• Contribute to profitability through efficient delivery of assignments and effective utilisation of time.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers to understand job requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.
• Provide technical information and status updates to Portfolio Managers to support effective client communication.
• Respond promptly to technical queries and information requests from Portfolio Managers.
• Provide timely and accurate technical support to Portfolio Managers.
• Collaborate with Junior Accountants, Trainee Accountants, and other team members to ensure efficient job completion.
• Support the Practice Manager in achieving operational and service delivery objectives.
• Deliver assigned work accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain required technical quality and compliance standards.
• Manage assigned workload efficiently and effectively and minimise aged WIP and support timely billing.
• Contribute to the firm's cash flow through the prompt completion of chargeable work.
• Meet agreed compliance, quality, productivity, utilisation, and delivery targets.