Senior Client Accountant (Hybrid Shift)

Location: Lahore, Pakistan (Hybrid)

Experience: 4+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About The Ijaz Group

The Ijaz Group is a global professional services firm providing accounting and financial services to nonprofit organizations, government clients, private companies, and individuals. We support our clients in navigating complex financial and regulatory environments while helping them build stronger, more sustainable organizations.

Our Finance & Accounting Solutions practice specializes in outsourced accounting and advisory support for US-based nonprofit organizations. We are building a high-performing team in Pakistan to support and strengthen our global delivery model.

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Client Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting Solutions team in Lahore.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in outsourced/client accounting who can independently manage client accounts, oversee month-end close processes, maintain financial accuracy, and support audit and compliance requirements.

You will work closely with internal Client Controllers and US-based team members while serving nonprofit clients across the US. This is a hands-on accounting role requiring strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Important: A background in outsourced/client accounting is mandatory for this role.

Work Schedule (Important Requirement)

This role currently follows a split-shift structure to support collaboration with our US-based teams and clients and to maintain overlap during core business hours.

Current working schedule:

Monday & Friday:

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PKT

Tuesday to Thursday (Split Shift):

Day Shift: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM PKT

Night Shift: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM PKT

This schedule is designed to ensure a minimum overlap with US working hours for client meetings, team coordination, and operational support.

Please note: Our working model is periodically reviewed based on business needs, client requirements, and team structure. As such, work schedules may evolve over time, and candidates should be comfortable with flexibility in working hours as operational needs change.

Please apply only if you are comfortable with this requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process for assigned client engagements, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain and review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for clients.
• Monitor restricted funds, grants, and donor allocations to ensure proper tracking and compliance.
• Support budgeting, budget-to-actual analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Manage payroll accounting, payroll reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate directly with auditors during annual audits.
• Support tax compliance requirements, including Form 990 preparation and charitable registrations.
• Build and maintain accounting processes and internal controls for client engagements.
• Partner with internal teams and client stakeholders to address evolving reporting and operational needs.
• Train and support junior accounting staff where needed.
• Ensure timely communication and responsiveness across internal teams and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience , preferably in outsourced/client accounting.
• Strong experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, ICAEW or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong understanding of US nonprofit accounting principles is highly preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, audit preparation, and compliance.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

What We Offer

• Salary: PKR 220,000 – 260,000/month (depending on experience and fit)
• Medical Insurance (self + family/parents), including OPD, dental, and mental health coverage
• CPD Allowance: USD 1,000 annually
• Shift Allowance: PKR 15,000/month
• Retention Bonus: 10% of annualized salary on work anniversary
• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 10% of annualized salary
• Additional allowances including mobile and meal support
• Growth opportunities in a global professional services environment

How to Apply

If you have a strong foundation in client accounting and are looking to grow in a structured, high-accountability environment serving US-based nonprofit clients, we would like to hear from you.

Apply with your updated resume and relevant experience.