Manager Accounts & Finance
Confidential
Published Date: • Lahore, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
The Manager Accounts & Finance plays a critical role in overseeing and managing the financial operations within the real estate sector. This position requires hands-on experience in accounts receivable management and demands thorough knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and cash flow management. The role involves supervising month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closures in compliance with IFRS and IAS standards, ensuring accurate ledger and cost accounting reviews, as well as preparing detailed financial statements and audit supervision. The Manager is responsible for preparing financial models and cash flow projections to support housing and commercial projects, ensuring timely execution of development activities based on financial health. This role requires leadership and management capabilities to effectively oversee a team of two persons, coordinating cross-functional activities and maintaining strong communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds an ACCA qualification or CA-Intermediate and an MBA in Finance, accompanied by at least five years of experience in accounts receivable within a reputable real estate company. Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial modeling is essential. The Manager also handles critical tasks such as tax audit liaison, customer record management in ERP, and coordinating with transfer and customer care desks to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities in accordance with IFRS/IAS standards.
- Review general ledger entries, cost accounting for land, development, and construction expenses, and allocate inventory/plot costs accurately.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages for senior management, including board decks, variance analysis, and profitability tracking by project phase.
- Develop and supervise the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate with external auditors for audit processes.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure funding and execution of construction and development projects as scheduled.
- Create detailed financial models and cash flow projections for various housing and commercial projects to support strategic planning.
- Oversee and maintain customer records within the ERP system ensuring accuracy and completeness of data related to customer transactions.
- Manage transfer processes, file merging, refund and cancellation procedures efficiently while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Track and post customer installment payments for plots, files, houses, and commercial spaces to maintain accurate receivable records.
- Investigate discrepancies such as short payments, overpayments, duplicate postings, or unapplied remittances and resolve them promptly.
- Coordinate with transfer fee departments and customer care desks to clear NOC and file transfer requirements effectively.
- Provide support to internal and external auditors by preparing receipt vouchers and conducting sample verifications as required.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and auditing standards to strengthen financial operations and compliance.
- Handle tax audits, respond to notices, and work closely with tax consultants to resolve tax-related matters.
- Lead and manage a team of two accounting professionals, facilitating their development and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintain high integrity and professionalism in all financial management activities while demonstrating strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience
5 Years
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Required Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls and Auditing
- Cash Flow Management
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Modelling
- ERP proficiency
- Tax Audit Handling
- Accounts Receivable Management
Nice to Have Skills
- Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
- High Integrity
- Variance Analysis
- Profitability Tracking
- Team Management