Team Lead - Accounts & Finance

About the role

A finance team lead is sought in Karachi to oversee a team of accounts and finance professionals and to help manage the organization's financial operations, primarily supporting its clients. The role involves guiding the team, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports and contributing to strategic financial planning, with the need to bridge a geographical gap and keep communication and operations smooth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise a team of accounts and finance professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports and budgets for internal and external stakeholders, focusing on Canadian client requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close in line with established policies and procedures
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions
• Manage payroll processing and related statutory compliance, and keep accurate records
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; a Master's degree or professional qualification or ACCA, CA, CMA Finalist
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/ASPE) and financial reporting standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, task prioritization and ability to work under pressure

Required skills

• QuickBooks and Xero
• Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)