We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Senior Manager - Accounts & Finance to manage the full spectrum of our Accounts & Finance Department. This role is critical to ensuring robust financial operations, compliance, reporting, and team performance. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership qualities, a deep understanding of financial systems, and extensive experience in managing finance operations in the IT industry.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Department Oversight & Leadership
- Supervise and lead both Accounts and Finance teams, ensuring accountability, task allocation, and timely execution of responsibilities.
- Act as the liaison between team members and the Head of Finance, providing strategic updates and recommendations.
- Drive goal setting, performance tracking, and reporting across the team.
- Organize team building sessions to foster collaboration and continuous learning.
2. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and IAS.
- Deliver comprehensive financial reporting packages and MIS reports to management and stakeholders.
- Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business decisions.
3. Taxation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws including income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax.
- Manage timely filings, tax payments, and liaison with FBR, PRA/SRB, EOBI/PESSI, and other authorities.
- Maintain audit readiness and coordinate with auditors and tax consultants.
4. Banking & Treasury Operations
- Oversee daily bank transactions, bank reconciliations, and treasury operations.
- Handle foreign exchange conversions, negotiation of bank rates, and leasing/financing arrangements with financial institutions.
- Manage relationships with banks to ensure efficient operations and optimal fund management.
5. Asset Management & Tools
- Supervise company-wide asset tracking, tagging, and depreciation using asset management software tools.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure periodic physical verification and reconciliation.
6. Accounting Software & Systems
- Operate and supervise finance functions on QuickBooks Online (QBo) and other ERP/accounting systems.
- Leverage advanced Excel skills for financial modelling, data analysis, and dashboard creation.
- Identify and implement system enhancements or automation for process optimization.
7. Internal Controls, SOPs & Policy Implementation
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and company SOPs & policies.
- Continuously monitor compliance across all financial operations and rectify control weaknesses.
- Work with internal departments to embed finance policies into cross-functional processes.
8. Team Management & Development
- Delegate tasks based on team capacity and skillsets, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery.
- Conduct performance reviews, set KPIs, and lead regular progress check-ins.
- Provide mentorship and training to team members to build finance capabilities within the department.
9. Interdepartmental & External Coordination
- Coordinate with departments such as Admin, HR, Procurement, and Legal for cross-functional tasks.
- Represent the Finance Department in interactions with external vendors, auditors, regulators, and government agencies.
Requirements
- Education: CA Finalist, ACCA Member or ICMA.
- Experience: 5–7+ years of experience in a finance leadership role, preferably in an IT or tech-based company.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBo), ERP systems, Consolidation & Group Reporting tools and asset management software.
- Strong command of Excel (pivot tables, financial models, data analysis).
- Deep knowledge of IFRS, IAS, Pakistan Taxation Laws, and company regulatory frameworks.
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication abilities.
- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented approach to financial governance.
- Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Family Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Work-Life Balance
- Daily lunch
- In-house Gym