Assistant Manager- Accounts

Assistant Manager – Accounts

Location: Lahore, Punjab
Job-Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and experienced Assistant Manager – Accounts to support the company's finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial reports, monitoring expenses, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in managing day-to-day accounting and financial activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts and accounting records.
• Prepare and review journal entries, vouchers, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice verification and payment follow-up.
• Perform regular bank, supplier, customer, and ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and follow up with relevant departments and parties.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, and accounting summaries as required.
• Monitor company expenses and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Coordinate with procurement and other departments for purchase invoices, supplier payments, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with warehouse and inventory teams to reconcile stock records with accounting records.
• Assist in monitoring pharmaceutical inventory valuation, purchases, returns, and adjustments.
• Review sales invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and related accounting entries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure proper recording and classification of expenses, purchases, sales, and other financial transactions.
• Assist in tax-related documentation, reconciliations, and coordination with tax consultants where required.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial records and supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations.
• Identify discrepancies or irregularities in financial records and coordinate timely resolution.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records for audit and reference purposes.
• Assist in improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems.
• Prepare regular financial and accounting reports for senior management.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• ACCA, CA Inter, ICMA, or equivalent professional qualification will be an advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or FMCG company.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and general ledger.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good understanding of inventory accounting and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
• Professional, organized, and responsible approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Professional and structured pharmaceutical work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to pharmaceutical finance, accounting, and inventory operations
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and multiple departments
• Professional learning and development opportunities

Work Location: In person