Senior Associate – Financial Reporting & Systems Implementation

ACS SYNERGY; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global finance advisory firm in Pakistan is seeking a Senior Associate for Financial Reporting & Systems Implementation. The role involves preparing management accounts, supporting cloud-based finance systems setup, and liaising with international clients. Candidates should be ACCA/CIMA qualified or nearing qualification with relevant experience. This position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Exposure to international clients

Mentorship from senior accountants

Competitive compensation

Dynamic workplace culture

Qualifications

• 1.5 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Support group-level reporting workflows and consolidation processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting files.
• Support configuration and setup of cloud-based accounting systems.
• Liaise with cross-border teams for documentation and updates.

Skills

Strong understanding of IFRS-based accounting principles

Hands-on experience with accounting or ERP systems

Advanced MS Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational discipline

Confident communication skills

Self-driven and proactive

Education

ACCA/ACMA/CIMA Qualified or finalist

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP B1

Xero

Zoho

Job description

About the Role

ACS SYNERGY is expanding its Lahore-based delivery center to support a growing portfolio of cross-border finance transformation, reporting, and advisory assignments across the Middle East and the UK. We are hiring a Senior Associate – Financial Reporting & Systems Implementation to strengthen our capability in accounting operations, financial reporting, and implementation of modern cloud-based finance systems.

In this role, you will work closely with senior team members to support month-end reporting, consolidation activities, systems setup, process mapping, and financial controls for international clients. This is a technical and project-oriented position suited for a newly qualified accountant or an advanced-stage ACCA/CIMA student with strong accounting fundamentals and an interest in financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including reconciliations and analysis.
• Support group-level reporting workflows, consolidation processes, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules, lead sheets, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, journals, and supporting files in line with best practices.
• Contribute to budget-to-actual analysis, financial dashboards, and performance reporting.

B. Systems Implementation & Process Improvement

• Support configuration, setup, and optimisation of cloud-based accounting and financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, SAP B1, or similar).
• Assist in process mapping, requirements gathering, and documenting workflows for client finance teams.
• Participate in data migration activities, systems testing, reconciliations, and rollout support.
• Help develop SOPs, internal controls, and standardised reporting templates.
• Contribute to internal methodology development for future finance system implementation projects.

C. Advisory & Client Support

• Support finance transformation initiatives such as simplifying chart of accounts, improving month-end close, and strengthening controls.
• Liaise with cross-border teams (UAE, Qatar, UK) to provide documentation, updates, and technical assistance.
• Assist with preparation of reporting packs, process documentation, and client presentations.
• Provide analytical and operational support on varied accounting and advisory engagements.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACMA/CIMA Qualified OR finalist (advanced stage).
• 1.5 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, reporting, or finance systems.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of IFRS-based accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one accounting or ERP system (QuickBooks, SAP B1, Xero, Zoho, Oracle NetSuite, etc.).
• Advanced MS Excel skills—pivots, lookups, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational discipline and the ability to work across multiple assignments.
• Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate with cross-border teams.
• Self‑driven, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• Exposure to international clients and multi‑entity, cross‑border finance environments.
• Opportunities to work on finance system implementations and transformation projects.
• Structured career progression within a growing advisory and finance operations practice.
• Mentorship from senior qualified accountants and finance transformation specialists.
• Competitive compensation and a dynamic, learning‑focused workplace culture.
• A chance to be part of a rapidly expanding team supporting GCC and UK markets.

About ACS SYNERGY

ACS SYNERGY is a global CFO advisory and finance transformation firm helping businesses redefine how their finance function operates, scales, and creates value.

We partner with CFOs and leadership teams to build agile, insight‑driven finance organizations—combining financial expertise, technology integration, and a global delivery model to deliver measurable results.

With offices in Singapore, the UAE, Qatar, and the UK, and a dedicated delivery and technology enablement center in Pakistan, ACS supports clients across the GCC, UK, and North America. Our approach blends human‑led advisory with intelligent automation to enhance decision‑making, operational efficiency, and financial control.