Group Management Accountant - CA

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly group management accounts, consolidating financial data.
• 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.

Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting

• Process and review group-level accruals, prepayments, provisions, and 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.
• 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.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual group budgeting process, coordinating inputs from department and regional offices across all locations.
• 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.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with accounting such as QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent.
• Experience with VAT, sales tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

Education & Experience:

• CA (Chartered Accountant),
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 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.

Certification:

• Full professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CA) is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing group consolidations and presenting to senior leadership is essential.

Other Details:

Location: I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi
Working days & Timings:  Monday to Friday (9am -6pm) - Onsite

Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person