Group Management Accountant

Job Title: Group Management Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Group Senior Finance Manager / Director - Finance

Location: Pakistan

Direct Reports: N/A

About j. awan & partners

At j. awan & partners, we believe in “challenging the status quo every day”, delivering seamless excellence to our customers across the world. We challenge the status quo by making tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of our clients’ business interests and delivering our solutions to their needs with effective simplicity. We understand that time is precious and as such our tailor-made solutions are simple to understand, simple to embed and simple to use.

We are a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy with our headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We also have our own Technology company creating bespoke cutting edge RegTech solutions. Our business presence covers multiple jurisdictions with offices in the UAE, KSA, UK & Ireland, Singapore, Porto, Pakistan, Qatar and now in South Africa. We provide Regulatory Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Recruitment and Technology services (the “Services”) to a large number of clients including global, regional and local financial services institutions, governments and other industry partners.

Mission / Purpose of the Role

To own and drive the integrity of j. awan & partners’ group financial reporting, management accounts, and internal controls across all operating entities and jurisdictions. This senior role sits at the heart of the Group Finance function, producing consolidated management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and providing the Group Senior Finance Manager / Director – Finance with timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making across the firm’s global operations.

Key Accountabilities

Group Management Accounts & Consolidation

• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly group management accounts, consolidating financial data across all j. awan & partners entities and jurisdictions.
• Maintain and oversee the integrity of the group general ledger, ensuring accurate intercompany eliminations and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely recording of group-wide payables, receivables, and payment runs.
• Maintain and manage the group Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accurate depreciation, additions, and disposals across all offices.
• Review, authorise, and record expense claims, petty cash, and staff reimbursements in line with group finance policies.
• Success Indicator: Group consolidation completed accurately and on time each month; intercompany balances fully reconciled with no unresolved variances.

Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Process and review group-level accruals, prepayments, provisions, and intercompany adjustments as part of the monthly close cycle.
• Prepare consolidated trial balances, group P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for review by the Group Senior Finance Manager.
• Produce monthly management packs with variance commentary and actionable insights for the Group Senior Finance Manager / Director – Finance, enabling informed decision-making.
• Report accurately and comprehensively across all reporting dimensions including Business Unit, Territory, and any other relevant segmentation, providing insightful commentary that enables senior leadership to understand performance drivers at both group and entity level.
• Review accounting systems and reporting structures to ensure the ability to effectively analyse and report on individual line items, business units, and entities. Accountable for ensuring all financial data is accessible and that this accessibility is underpinned by data being recorded correctly and consistently at source across all group systems.
• Success Indicator: Monthly management packs delivered on schedule with full variance analysis; zero unresolved reconciliation items at close.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual group budgeting process, coordinating inputs from department heads and regional offices across all j. awan & partners jurisdictions.
• Prepare rolling quarterly forecasts, updating revenue, cost, and headcount assumptions to reflect the Group’s evolving commercial position.
• Produce budget-versus-actual variance analysis with clear commentary, enabling the leadership team to understand performance drivers and take timely action.
• Success Indicator: Group budget delivered on time; quarterly forecasts updated within agreed cycles; variance reports consistently identify key cost and revenue drivers.

Reconciliation & Audit Support

• Perform and review monthly bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations across all group entities, resolving aged items promptly.
• Lead the preparation of the annual statutory audit file, including group consolidation workings, supporting schedules, and liaison with external auditors across jurisdictions.
• Maintain robust internal controls and data integrity standards across all group financial records, proactively identifying and escalating control weaknesses.
• Success Indicator: All reconciliations completed and reviewed monthly with no unresolved aged items; audit files prepared ahead of schedule; positive external auditor feedback.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Manage preparation and submission of VAT returns, corporate tax filings, and statutory regulatory reports across the Group’s active jurisdictions (UAE, South Africa, UK, Singapore, and others).
• Ensure full adherence to IFRS standards, applicable local GAAP, and j. awan & partners’ internal financial policies and controls framework.
• Stay current on changes to accounting standards, tax legislation, and financial reporting regulations across all jurisdictions in which the Group operates.
• Success Indicator: All tax and regulatory filings submitted on time with zero penalties; full compliance across all active group jurisdictions.

Internal Stakeholder & Leadership Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to regional office heads and department leaders, supporting them with financial data, analysis, and guidance to drive performance.
• Provide regular, clear financial performance reporting to the Group Senior Finance Manager / Director – Finance and senior leadership, translating complex financial data into actionable insight.
• Build strong working relationships across the Group’s international offices and support the onboarding of new entities into the group finance and reporting framework.
• Success Indicator: Positive feedback from senior leadership and regional heads; finance business partnering embedded across all major group functions.

Core Competencies

• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and ethical conduct in all transactions.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes and deliverables.
• Resourcefulness: Solves financial and operational problems efficiently.
• Team Orientation: Collaborates effectively with peers, regional offices, and senior leadership across a global organisation.
• Drive for Excellence: Strives for accuracy and continuous improvement.

Role-Specific Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of IFRS, group consolidation accounting, multi-jurisdictional VAT, and management reporting best practices.
• Analytical Acumen: Interprets complex consolidated financial data, identifies trends, and translates numbers into meaningful business insight.
• Executional Rigor: Delivers consistent, high-quality outputs under deadlines.
• Communication: Presents financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Confidentiality: Exercises the highest level of discretion when handling sensitive group financial data and internal business information.

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex models, pivot tables, and consolidation tools) and ERP/accounting systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Xero, or equivalent), alongside consolidation add-on and reporting tools such as Joiin or other consolidation platforms. Good, solid accounting and technological understanding to lead and drive technological improvements from an accounting perspective.
• Expert-level understanding of IFRS, group consolidation accounting, and multi-entity financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Solid working knowledge of VAT, corporate tax, and statutory filing obligations across multiple jurisdictions, including South Africa, UAE, and the UK.
• Proven experience leading or managing annual statutory audit processes, including preparation of group consolidation workings and auditor liaison.
• Excellent English communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously across a fast-growing international organisation.

Education & Experience

Education : ACCA, CIMA, CA (Chartered Accountant), or equivalent professional qualification required. Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is advantageous.

Experience : Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a group management accounting, consolidation, or senior finance role. Experience within a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional organisation is essential. Background in professional services, consultancy, or financial services is strongly preferred.ated experience managing group consolidations and presenting to senior leadership is essential.

Certifications : Full professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CA) is required. Big Four or top-tier professional services firm experience is a significant advantage. Demonstrated experience managing group consolidations and presenting to senior leadership is essential.