Assistant Manager – Group Reporting & Advisory

About The Role

ACS SYNERGY is hiring an Assistant Manager – Group Reporting & Advisory to join our Lahore-based team supporting high-impact finance operations across the Middle East and the UK. This role is embedded within a finance shared services platform established for a sizable and growing group of companies headquartered in the Middle East.

Working under the leadership of the Partner – CFO Advisory, you will support group-level financial reporting, IFRS compliance, consolidation, tax and regulatory submissions, and financial analysis. The role offers significant exposure to cross-border CFO advisory work and the operational dynamics of a multi-entity shared services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing statutory and management financial statements, including group consolidations, in compliance with IFRS.
• Contribute to financial planning and analysis (FP&A): budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support the monthly and year-end closing process, including reconciliations, reporting packs, and intercompany adjustments.
• Assist with corporate tax computations, returns, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external auditors to manage audits and resolve queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records, perform journal entries, and ensure ERP/system data integrity.
• Collaborate with group entity teams via the shared services center, acting as a key support resource for operational accountants.
• Continuously improve templates, workflows, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and quality.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• ACCA/ACA/ACMA Qualified (or an Affiliate, or a Finalist with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, audit, or FP&A, preferably in a consulting or shared services context.
• Solid knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and exposure to multi-entity consolidation.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or ERP solutions).
• Highly organized and analytical, with excellent attention to detail and accountability for deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage cross-border collaboration effectively.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure.
  
  

What We Offer

• Exposure to CFO-level strategic advisory and group-wide financial transformation projects.
• A structured pathway to advance within a growing, internationally active firm.
• Hands-on mentorship from a senior qualified partner with extensive regional experience.
• Competitive compensation and a dynamic, learning-focused environment.
  
  

About ACS SYNERGY

ACS SYNERGY is a Strategic CFO Advisory & Business Enablement firm headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the UK, UAE, and Pakistan. We specialize in building resilient, performance-driven finance functions for mid-sized and large businesses across the Middle East, the UK, and North America.

Our purpose-built Lahore office is the hub for finance delivery, providing accounting, FP&A, and transformation services. As part of our strategic growth, we operate a finance shared services center for a diversified Middle Eastern business group, supporting group-level and subsidiary financial operations.