Accountant – Accounts Payable & Tax Compliance

About the job

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Experience: 2–3 years

We are looking for an Accountant to support accounting operations. This role has a strong focus on Accounts Payable, tax and regulatory compliance, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing AP activities and a solid understanding of local tax requirements and statutory compliance. Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including reviewing invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate tax treatment.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and follow up on outstanding discrepancies.
• Prepare payment vouchers by verifying supporting documentation and coordinating disbursements.
• Process GL entries, accruals, and prepayments and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Record cash and bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Support tax filings and statutory compliance and ensure accounting activities comply with applicable local regulations.
• Prepare supporting schedules, financial reports, and documentation required for audits.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, identify variances or discrepancies, and support their resolution.
• Coordinate with regional finance teams on accounting and compliance matters.
• Act as a point of contact for tax authorities, auditors, and banks when required.
• Prepare financial and ad hoc reports as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Must Have:

• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
• Good knowledge of tax, statutory requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Fluent English communication skills – both written and spoken.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work with multiple stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Experience working with Oracle or other ERP/accounting systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Part-qualified or qualified CA / ACCA / CMA is an advantage.

Important

This is not a purely transactional bookkeeping role. Candidates should be comfortable working across Accounts Payable, tax compliance, reconciliations, and general accounting activities, while communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders in English.

Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV.