Finance and Accounts Manager

Job Title: Finance & Accounts Manager / Financial Controller

Location: SITE, Karachi

Client Details: Logistics & Distribution

Job Summary:

We are looking for an Assistant Manager Finance for our client in the Logistics & Distribution industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or finance and at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role. The Assistant Manager Finance will be responsible for financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting:
  • Ensuring General Ledger (GL) accounting entries are completed by the team on a daily basis.
  • Review and close Monthly GL reconciliation before month end.
  • Review and close Trial Balances by the 2nd of every month.
  • Ensuring completion of bank reconciliations by the team and complete the review by 2nd of every month.
  • Preparing Monthly Management Accounts on Excel.

• Controlling & Coordination:
  • Ensure very robust working capital management including taking actions on ageing reports.
  • Manage relationships with banks, other HODs.
  • Ensure timely submission of tax filing.
  • Manage annual audits exercise and ensure timely completion of Audits.
  • Very organized coordination with other departments and branches.

• Performance Reporting:
  • Improving Performance reporting and develop new reports formats.
  • Developing ad-hoc analysis as requested by the CEO & COO.

• ERP and Processes:
  • Implement new and improved controls and develop new improved processes.
  • Implementing new ERP system across the organization.

• Budgeting and Planning:
  • Lead the Annual budgeting exercise.
  • Preparation of bottom up Budget including new budgeting excel format.

Key Requirements:

• 5-6 years of industry experience.
• Experience in implementation of new ERP is crucial.
• Experience of working in distribution, and logistics companies will be an advantage.
• Strong experience in coaching and improving the team performance.
• Ability to handle pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to deal with Senior Management.
• Excellent communication and relationship management with other departments.
• Strong Excel skills.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts and control systems.
• Qualified or Part qualified CA, CIMA or ACCA.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply with your updated resume