Senior Accountant (Onsite, Lahore, Remittance Salary)

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in accounting, with strong exposure to the preparation and completion of accounts.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing VAT returns, tax returns, and related compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and related accounting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple accounting assignments within agreed deadlines.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise assignments based on deadlines and business requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to identify and escalate technical issues, missing information, and potential delays.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and organised working papers and supporting documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to work effectively in an offshore technical environment.
• Strong understanding of Work-in-Progress (WIP), billing, utilisation, and cash-flow considerations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Practice Managers, Portfolio Managers, and accounting team members.
• Commitment to meeting compliance, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned jobs from commencement through to completion.
• Prepare, review, and complete accounts, VAT returns, tax returns, payroll compliance, and related assignments accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Monitor job progress against deadlines and proactively address potential delays.
• Liaise with the Practice Manager regarding workload, capacity, job status, and completion dates.
• Provide regular and accurate progress updates to Portfolio Managers.
• Escalate missing information, technical issues, or delays that may impact delivery timelines.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within budget.
• Maintain clear and organised working papers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure chargeable work is completed promptly to facilitate timely invoicing.
• Monitor and minimise aged Work-in-Progress (WIP).
• Prioritise assignments based on workflow priorities established by the Practice Manager.
• Identify delays that may impact billing or cash flow and escalate them appropriately.
• Ensure completed assignments are submitted for review and billing without unnecessary delay.
• Contribute to profitability through efficient delivery of assignments and effective utilisation of time.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers to understand job requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.
• Provide technical information and status updates to Portfolio Managers to support effective client communication.
• Respond promptly to technical queries and information requests from Portfolio Managers.
• Provide timely and accurate technical support to Portfolio Managers.
• Collaborate with Junior Accountants, Trainee Accountants, and other team members to ensure efficient job completion.
• Support the Practice Manager in achieving operational and service delivery objectives.
• Deliver assigned work accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain required technical quality and compliance standards.
• Manage assigned workload efficiently and effectively and minimise aged WIP and support timely billing.
• Contribute to the firm's cash flow through the prompt completion of chargeable work.
• Meet agreed compliance, quality, productivity, utilisation, and delivery targets.