Chief Accountant

Description

Farhan Steel Industry is seeking a highly skilled Chief Accountant with at least 5 years of professional experience to lead our accounting department. As the Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in account reconciliations, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations and internal controls. You will supervise a team of 15 accounting professionals, providing leadership, training, and guidance to enhance their performance and achieve the company's financial objectives. In this role, you will prepare and review financial statements including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports. You will manage the month-end close process, coordinate audits, and ensure adherence to local tax laws and international accounting standards. Your expertise will support senior management in budgeting and forecasting activities, helping Farhan Steel Industry maintain strong financial discipline and make informed decisions for sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Supervise and maintain the general ledger while overseeing bank reconciliations, vendor accounts, and ledger reconciliations to ensure correctness and clarity of financial records.
• Ensure strict compliance with local tax laws such as Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) regulations in Pakistan, income tax, sales tax, and adherence to accounting standards including IFRS or GAAP.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audit processes, schedule audit activities, address audit queries, and implement recommendations to improve financial controls and reporting.
• Assist the CFO and upper management with budgeting, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and monitoring of cash flow to support strategic financial planning.
• Lead, mentor, and train a team of 15 accounting and finance staff, fostering professional development, improving workflow efficiency, and promoting best accounting practices.
• Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy and integrity in financial operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial policies and processes that impact the company’s operational goals.
• Review and approve journal entries, account adjustments, and financial transactions ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting principles.
• Stay updated with changes in financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards to maintain compliance and support continuous process improvements.

Experience

5 Years

Apply By

Dec 6, 2026

Required Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Tax Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Audit Management
• Month-End Close and Account Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• Team Leadership