Senior Accountant
Confidential
Published Date: • Lahore, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
About Us
We are a boutique consulting firm that provides accounting, financial analysis, ERP support and other tailored solutions to growing mid-sized businesses in the US. Our clients rely on us to bring structure, insight, and clarity to their financial operations, from daily bookkeeping and reconciliations to CFO-level reporting, dashboards, and strategic decision-making.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Accountant with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on accounting experience to take ownership of accounting operations for a growing portfolio of US-based clients.
This role requires a detail-oriented professional proficient in full-cycle accounting, with strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. You will be producing accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and helping clients use their accounting systems and ERP software effectively.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in client-facing environments and can communicate financial insights clearly. You will work directly with clients and collaborate with other stakeholders including, auditors, payroll personnel, and management to keep accounting operations running smoothly.
Hours
6:00 pm to 3:00 am; DHA Phase 6
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory accounting with precision.
- Prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports that comply with U.S. GAAP standards.
- Develop regular monthly dashboards and detailed client-facing reports highlighting financial performance, cost tracking, and key metrics.
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct thorough account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities.
- Support payroll processing and integrate payroll data accurately with financial records and reporting.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis efforts, providing actionable insights to support management’s financial planning and strategy.
- Finalize accounts and provide necessary documentation to facilitate efficient and accurate annual tax return preparation.
- Collaborate proactively with external auditors to prepare audit schedules, clarify accounting transactions, and support audit activities.
- Ensure consistent accuracy across multiple accounting systems and ERP software modules, including upgrading and optimizing system use when necessary.
- Conduct regular client meetings to review financial status, address queries, and present financial analyses and reports.
- Support ad hoc financial and accounting assignments as directed by management, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain strict adherence to company policies, regulatory standards, and ethical accounting practices at all times.
Qualifications
- CA or CPA (USA) preferred; ACCA
- 10+ years of accounting or financial management experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP)
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated client service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Professional integrity, punctuality, and accountability
- Comfortable working with offshore teams and distributed workflows
- Track record of delivering accurate, complete and timely financial outputs
Experience
10 Years
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Required Skills
- Financial Reporting
- U.S. GAAP
- Month-End and Year-End Close
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Accounting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- Internal Controls
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Balance Sheet Substantiation
- Financial Analysis
- Compliance Management
Nice to Have Skills
- Tax Preparation
- Audit coordination
- Client Communication
- Report development