Assistant Manager Accounting Operations

Function: Finance & Control

Location: Head Office, Lahore

Company: Nestlé Pakistan Ltd.

Main Purpose of Job

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in full compliance with Nestlé Accounting Standards, IFRS/IAS, and statutory requirements. Lead PEC acceleration initiatives, strengthen internal controls, improve balance sheet integrity, and manage accruals, reconciliations, and audit processes to safeguard company assets and support sound financial governance.

Key Outputs & Responsibilities

• Compliance & Financial Reporting
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, IFRS/IAS, and Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS).
• Deliver accurate and timely B/S, P&L, Cash Flow and other financial reports.
• Maintain high-quality accounting records aligned with corporate guidelines.
• Audit & External Engagement
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit closure.
• Ensure all audit queries are resolved, documentation is complete, and follow-up actions are executed.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Implement and monitor internal controls across accounting processes.
• Review aged items, accruals, and risk-prone balances; ensure no accruals exceed 360 days.
• Strengthen control compliance for working capital elements and Workstream improvement areas.
• PEC Acceleration & Operations
• Lead timely execution of all PEC activities including recurring entries, royalty runs, provisions, FX valuations, and other month-end processes.
• Ensure transactions across the market are posted within global PEC timelines.
• Monitor and clear open bank line items; ensure balance does not exceed PKR 50 million.
• General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations according to the risk matrix.
• Collaborate with NBS to ensure timely reconciliation submission and accuracy.
• Present GL reconciliation results and key observations during F&C MOR quarterly reviews.
• Royalty Management & Financial Analysis
• Lead monthly GLF royalty calculations and certification processes.
• Prepare quarterly analysis and presentations for business/board reviews.
• Conduct monthly analysis of high-risk accounts; present insights to HODs and Finance leadership.
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong understanding of IFRS/IAS, NAS, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Ability to execute complex financial processes with accuracy under tight timelines.
• Hands-on experience with GL reconciliations, PEC activities, and audit management.
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to control discipline and governance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to influence cross-functional partners.