Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Location: Plaza ONE, near DHA Phase 2, Gate 1, Islamabad

Timings: 2 PM - 11 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Accounting & Finance to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on bookkeeping and accounting experience who is ready to take on a leadership position.

The successful candidate will manage the accounting operations for multiple US-based clients while supervising a team of bookkeeping specialists. This individual will be responsible for delegating work, reviewing team deliverables, ensuring accuracy, meeting deadlines, and serving as a key point of contact for clients. The role reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Finance:

• Manage the complete bookkeeping cycle for multiple US-based clients.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review and analyze financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.

Team Management & Review

• Review the work completed by junior accountants and bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Assign daily bookkeeping tasks to team members based on workload and priorities.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to the team.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of client deliverables.
• Escalate complex accounting matters to the Accounting Manager when required.

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Oversee customer invoicing and collections.
• Manage vendor bills and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Review AP and AR transactions completed by the team.

Bank & Account Reconciliations

• Review bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Payroll Review payroll processing for assigned clients.
• Ensure payroll entries are accurately recorded and compliant with applicable regulations.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyze financial performance and identify unusual variances.
• Support clients with financial insights and reporting requirements.
• Client CommunicationRespond to client queries professionally and proactively.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain missing financial information and documentation.

Process Improvement

• Help improve internal accounting processes and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• ACCA, CA, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and US GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably serving US-based clients.
• Experience leading or supervising a team of accountants or bookkeepers is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Xero.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis).

Hands-on experience with:

• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Payroll processing
• Financial statement preparation
• Month-end and year-end close

What We Offer

• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities.
• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and performance.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Additional perks and benefits as part of our employee package.
• The opportunity to work directly with international clients and gain valuable US accounting exposure.