Accounting Quality Controller (Audit & Financial Reporting)

About the role

ACE CPAs provides accrual-based GAAP accounting, monthly close and financial reporting services to US-based businesses, including balance sheet reconciliations, GAAP-level adjustments and technical accounting such as acquisition-related accounting. It is hiring an Accounting Quality Controller to act as an internal audit-style reviewer for client accounting files, ensuring workpapers, reconciliations and financial reporting outputs meet quality standards before submission to clients. The role is onsite in Karachi, with work hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST (7:00 PM to 4:00 AM Pakistan time).

Key responsibilities

• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation files so that every account is properly supported and ties to the Trial Balance / General Ledger.
• Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of supporting schedules: cash and bank reconciliations, AR/AP tie-outs, accruals, prepaids, payroll liabilities, fixed assets, loans and equity.
• Review GAAP-level adjustments including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications and cleanup entries.
• Identify misstatements, classification errors, inconsistencies, missing documentation and unusual fluctuations.
• Provide clear, structured review notes and communicate corrections back to preparers.
• Ensure consistent formatting, presentation and documentation standards across all client files.
• Maintain QC checklists, track recurring issues and recommend process improvements to management.
• Support continuous improvement of templates and internal controls.

Required profile

• ACCA, CA, CMA qualified, or at least a finalist in one of these qualifications.
• Strong experience in audit, assurance or financial reporting roles.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, financial statements and corporate reporting concepts.
• Excellent written and spoken English, able to write professional review notes and communicate with internal teams and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review work quickly but thoroughly.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel: pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, multi-tab workbooks and reconciliation structures.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, with hands-on experience in advanced usage and troubleshooting.