Accounting Manager

POSITION
TITLE



Accounting Manager
- PK





REPORTS TO (Title)



Sr. Manager, Financial Accounting – North America





DEPARTMENT NAME



9000-Accounting








LOCATION



Pakistan





CLASSIFICATION (FLSA)



Exempt





PAY GRADE






BONUS



No





COMMISSION



No





DATE OF LAST REVISION



May 2023








REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS




(TITLE-S)





POSITION SUPERVISES



Staff Accountant, Lead Accountant, Financial Analyst

KEY INITIATIVES AND RESULTS EXPECTED:

As the Accounting Manager – PK your responsibilities will range from reconciling balance sheet accounts, income statement closing entries and analysis, to oversight and management of multiple employees in Pakistan. This function will have the opportunity to partner with multiple departments across the organization to ensure the books and records are reflected accurately for the assigned areas of responsibility. Team oversight will include ensuring the team is submitting entries in accordance with the close calendar, completing balance sheet reconciliations with timely resolution of reconciling items as well as fostering growth in the team members reporting to this role

STRATEGIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Complete account reconciliations, analyze and research balance sheet reconciling items and clear timely.


• Assist in the preparation of monthly income statement and balance sheet in accordance with monthly close schedule


• Supervise multiple employees as well as mentor in their growth and development


• Support and comply with external auditing and reporting requirements


• Provide resource for ad hoc reporting and analysis.

PROCESS:

List critical processes this individual will undertake to achieve targeted results.


1. Complete account reconciliations, analyze and research balance sheet reconciling items and clear timely:


a. Prepare assigned monthly account reconciliations according to month-end close schedule


b. Partner with multiple departments in review and support of prepaid items to ensure costs are accounted for appropriately


c. Document reconciling items and resolve identified items timely


2. Assist in the preparation of monthly income statement and balance sheet in accordance with monthly close schedule:


a. Analyze and explain fluctuations for assigned accounts


b. Estimate and book accounting accruals for certain revenue and expense accounts


c. Prepare journals for any reclassifications with supporting documentation


3. Identify process improvement opportunities


a. Understand current processes and find opportunities to eliminate risk or produce the expected result in a more streamlined manner


4. Supervise employees as well as mentor in their growth


a. Oversee output of multiple roles


b. Provide leadership and guidance for these employees ensuring growth in their respective areas of responsibility


5. Assist and comply with external auditing and reporting requirements


a. Provide necessary documents for external audits


6. Provide resource for ad hoc reporting and analysis


a. Assist with necessary special projects as directed





METRICS

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  Reconcile accounts monthly and clear reconciling items within 30 days of original reconciliation.


• 100% cutoff for P&L activity


• $0 audit adjustments arising from annual audit and bank audit.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

List any management responsibilities

• Staff Accountant – PK


• Lead Accountant – PK


• Financial Analyst - PK

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS







EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Comparable to 4 year accounting degree in United States from accredited university.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES, ETC.:

• Equivalent of US CPA or actively working towards obtaining CPA license is a plus.

REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years’ experience in an accounting role with any multinational (or similar) company


• 2+ years’ of direct management experience


• General ledger accounting experience includes complex account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement analysis.


• Experience with identifying and implementing process improvements


• Excellent critical thinking skills (detailed analysis of accounting issues, accounting reconciliations)


• GAAP knowledge and accounting research skills required


• Experience working within a large ERP system and advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access etc.).


• Ability to meet strict deadlines.


• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.


• Must be a self-starter with an ability to work individually and with others to achieve department goals.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.