Accountant

Location: Karachi (In-person)

Organization: Skillston Pvt Ltd

Job Type: Full-time

About Skillston Pvt Ltd

Skillston Pvt Ltd is a dynamic, multi-sector corporate group with a thriving footprint across premier vocational education (Skillston National Institute of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management), modern K-12 schooling (Skillston Educational System - SES), and premium travel & tourism services (Travelink International). Driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Professionalism, we foster a high-performance environment where rigorous financial compliance and transparency form the bedrock of our growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical, skilled, and detail-oriented Accountant to manage group-level financial and taxation portfolios. Operating across our corporate parent company and major business units, you will oversee daily ledger operations, spearhead provincial and federal taxation compliance, and deliver strategic financial reports.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in a reputable taxation firm, deep familiarity with local regulatory frameworks (FBR and SRB), and the ability to operate with absolute autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Ledger Management

• Manage, record, and oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll distributions, and general ledger management across active business lines.
• Maintain clean, audit-ready financial records and execute comprehensive monthly bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Implement, review, and monitor strict internal financial controls to safeguard organizational assets and optimize resource allocation.
• Coordinate inter-company transactions, fee collections for the educational division, and vendor payments for the travel division.

2. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Handle all core corporate tax matters, ensuring precise calculations, processing, and timely filings of monthly and annual Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Withholding Tax.
• Play a leading role in tax planning, corporate audits, and preparing official responses/correspondences for key regulatory bodies, specifically the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB).
• Actively monitor updates to national and provincial tax codes, ensuring the corporate group remains fully compliant at all times.

3. Strategic Reporting & Budgeting

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, translating raw figures into clear, compliance-friendly reports.
• Support executive leadership and campus management in annual budgeting, variance analysis, financial forecasting, and proactive cash flow modeling.
• Generate high-level financial performance presentations for board reviews to aid executive decision-making.

Job Skills & Requirements

• Education: ACCA / CA (Qualified or Finalist) (Required).
• Experience: 4–5 years of hands-on experience working inside a reputable taxation firm or managing multi-entity corporate accounts (Required).
• Technical Skills:
• In-depth, practical knowledge of Pakistani taxation laws, FBR online portals, and SRB provincial tax filing systems.
• Deep proficiency in modern accounting software (QuickBooks, ERP, or similar financial management platforms).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (data modeling, VLOOKUPs, nested formulas, pivot tables, and automated spreadsheets).
• Soft Skills:
• Sharp analytical mindset with an uncompromising eye for numerical precision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of meeting strict statutory filing deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written professional communication skills to liaise with external auditors and tax authorities.

Why Join Skillston Pvt Ltd?

• Multi-Sector Exposure: Gain high-value professional experience by managing diverse financial portfolios across education, hospitality, services, and travel under one umbrella.
• Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with challenging assignments involving corporate tax planning and direct regulatory correspondence.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a collaborative and growth-oriented corporate team in Karachi.

Apply Now: Are you a finance professional looking to take ownership of a diverse corporate portfolio? Apply today to join the corporate finance division at Skillston Pvt Ltd.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs120,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person