Description:
Based in ACS's international client delivery center in Lahore, as a remote accountant, you will be supporting UK and EU-based clients. This role requires working in the UK time zone i.e., you will be working from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time.
The Role
Provide support to the financial controller/CFO for financial reporting, IFRS compliance, group consolidation, and other accounting & reporting activities. The role will require an advanced understanding of large group consolidation and International Financial Reporting Standards, interpretation and implementation.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide support for the preparation of Financial Statements, IFRS compliance, and group consolidation.
- Process complex accounting transactions. Collect, analyze and interpret accounting records for book-keeping purposes.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly closing and filing of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards within the target and standards set.
- Liaise with other accounting teams to ensure monthly closing by the target date.
- Assist with tax planning, computation and filing. Assist with other statutory filings. Liaise with the auditors for finalization of the audit. Regular follow-ups with auditors to ensure that outstanding matters are resolved in a timely manner.
- Maintain updated accounting databases by performing systematic data entry in the accounting system.
- Perform any other cognate duties.
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
- ACCA qualified (or similar)
- At least 2 years post qualification experience in industry or practice.
- Strong working knowledge and command of IFRS.
- Good knowledge and prior exposure to large group consolidations.
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, accounting / analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Work under pressure, independently, effectively prioritize and manage time & workload to meet clients’ needs.