Manager Accounts and Corporate Compliance

About the role

This position reports to the Controller and CFO and is responsible for managing the Company’s accounting functions, financial reporting, and corporate compliance while ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial and management reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and oversee inventory management and fixed asset management for the Steel Division.
• Oversee accounting operations across relevant business units and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Drive month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, ledger reviews, and closing schedules.
• Apply a working knowledge of taxation in financial operations and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Oversee receivables and payables, ensuring timely collection and disbursement in line with approved policies and procedures.
• Oversee supplier and customer account reconciliations, ensuring timely settlements, effective dispute resolution, and adherence to financial controls and company policies.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Strengthen and monitor internal control systems to ensure financial integrity and compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Perform GL reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounts and investigating any discrepancies.
• Provide advisory support to management on financial implications of operational and strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audits, reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Remain updated on any changes in rules and regulations issued by SECP, FBR, and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for Management, the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee.
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and budget reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements applicable to the Company.
• Oversee corporate compliance matters, including regulatory filings, statutory submissions, and coordination with relevant authorities.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance policies, procedures, and internal governance frameworks.
• Assist management in identifying financial and compliance-related risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Maintain proper documentation and records to support regulatory, statutory, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• CA Qualified.
• Candidates with an MBA in Finance or Accounting will be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-articleship experience.

Skills

• Behavioral: Negotiation skills, Interpersonal skills, Analytical Thinking, Multi-tasking, Responsiveness, Integrity and Confidentiality, Accuracy and positive attitude, Priority Setting, Problem solving, Ethics (compliance, fraud, abuse, business)
• Technical: Risk management and control, Accounting, Reporting, and Operations, Financial Management / Analysis, Compliance and internal control, Cost benefit analysis, People Management, Financial Resource Management, Business Forecasting and Planning, Coaching and mentoring, Market Knowledge, Industry Trend Analysis, Conflict Management
• Tools: MS Excel / Power BI, ERP / Oracle Proficiency