Manager – Finance & Accounting, Container Shipping

About the role

A shipping organisation is looking for an experienced Manager – Finance & Accounting to lead its Pakistan operations. The role covers financial management, P&L ownership, statutory compliance, taxation, treasury and commercial finance within container shipping, and includes driving financial strategy, strengthening governance and leading a finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and manage P&L performance, and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards and group reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing, monitor performance against budgets and provide variance analysis to senior management.
• Drive revenue assurance, margin analysis, cost optimisation and profitability across freight, agency and port operations.
• Lead budgeting, financial planning, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections and financial modelling.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance (taxation, GST, TDS, transfer pricing) and manage relationships with auditors, banks and regulators.
• Oversee treasury, banking relationships, credit facilities, FX exposure and working capital.
• Manage receivables, payables, disbursement accounts, intercompany settlements and reconciliations.
• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, governance and risk management, and lead and mentor the finance team.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations and Customer Service teams, and oversee ERP systems, automation and digital finance initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 10+ years in finance and accounting, including at least 5 in a managerial capacity.
• Proven experience managing the full finance function, including reporting, taxation, treasury and statutory accounts.
• Strong container shipping experience, preferably with a shipping line, shipping agent or joint venture.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA); MBA in Finance, ACCA, CPA or CIMA is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, commerce or business administration.

Required skills

• Statutory and regulatory frameworks (GST, TDS, FEMA, transfer pricing)
• ERP platforms such as SAP FICO or Oracle Financials
• Advanced Excel, financial modelling and reporting; Power BI desirable
• Hands-on experience with taxation portals, regulatory filings and XBRL