Senior Accountant
Atta Chemicals
Published Date: • Multan, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Atta Chemicals is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with a minimum of seven years of extensive accounting experience. The successful candidate will have strong practical expertise in SAP accounting and finance functions, demonstrating the ability to manage general ledger activities, accounts payable and receivable processes, and conduct month-end and year-end closing efficiently. This role requires the preparation of accurate financial statements, management reports, and conducting detailed financial analysis to support decision-making. Exceptional attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and the capability to meet strict reporting deadlines are essential for this position. The Senior Accountant will also manage a small team of two members, providing guidance and supervision to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial operations. This position is critical within Atta Chemicals’ finance department, particularly in supporting inventory valuation, production costing, and maintaining robust internal controls in a manufacturing environment. The role demands independent management of day-to-day accounting activities within SAP and the ability to resolve accounting discrepancies while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable transactions, and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is reviewed, reconciled, and accurately recorded.
- Prepare detailed and accurate financial statements, management reports, and other financial documentation in a timely manner to support business decisions.
- Utilize advanced SAP ERP functionality to post transactions, review account activity, reconcile discrepancies, and generate comprehensive financial reports.
- Supervise and mentor a team of two accounting staff, assigning tasks, reviewing their work for accuracy, and providing training on accounting best practices and SAP functions.
- Implement and monitor internal accounting controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization, particularly focusing on inventory valuation and production costing.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as production and procurement, to ensure accurate inventory records and proper accounting treatment of manufacturing costs.
- Maintain precise and up-to-date financial records with close attention to detail, proactively addressing any discrepancies or issues.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies, preparing documentation and reports for external audits and regulatory reviews as needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function by recommending enhancements to accounting processes and SAP utilization.
Experience
7 Years
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Required Skills
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Accounting
- Month-End and Year-End Close
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Close Management (SAP or Oracle ERP)
- SAP
- Inventory Valuation
- Internal Controls
Nice to Have Skills
- Production Costing