Accounting Manager (US GAAP, Night Shift)

About the role

Mayatax is looking for a client-facing Accounting Manager to lead its accounting operations teams. The role combines technical accounting expertise, client management and leadership in a fast-paced BPO/shared services environment. You will oversee client engagements, mentor delivery teams, ensure timely month-end closes under US GAAP and act as a strategic accounting partner for international clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise junior and mid-level accountants, manage daily workload and ensure SLA compliance on client deliverables.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing and prepare financial statements accurately and on time under US GAAP.
• Review complex journal entries, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and revenue recognition for high-volume transactions and subscription models.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, global accounting standards and US corporate reporting requirements.
• Analyse financial data, margins and variances and report findings to clients and leadership.
• Identify bottlenecks, optimise workflows and implement process automation.
• Act as main contact for US clients, running regular financial review meetings and answering technical questions.

Required profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• 5 to 8 years of core accounting experience, including substantial exposure in a BPO, shared services or international client-facing setting.
• 2 to 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing accounting teams.
• Hands-on full-cycle accounting for international clients (US entities preferred) with a strong command of US GAAP.
• Familiarity with FP&B frameworks is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested functions, financial modelling).
• QuickBooks Online/Desktop and other US-market accounting and ERP platforms.
• Exceptional verbal and written English, able to present to US stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet monthly reporting deadlines.

Work arrangement: strictly onsite at the Islamabad office, permanent night shift aligned with US business hours.