Team Leader – Accounting & Financial Reporting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pakistan.

📋 Description

• Ensure the prompt execution and accurate system recording of purchase, sale, interest, and claim invoices, along with posting accounting entries.

• Guarantee a clear understanding and precise application of product requirements and IFRS accounting standards.

• Conduct bookkeeping tasks and prepare trial balances with zero errors.

• Recover fees, charges, VAT, Corporate Tax, interest, profit, penalties, and donations related to Corporate Syndication loans and finances.

• Employ IFRS and APPM expertise when accruing income and charge components.

• Accurately process SWIFT and UAEFTS payments in accordance with applicable standards.

• Complete operating-system User Acceptance Tests (UATs) and promptly report any observations and defects.

• Monitor post-disbursement credit terms and immediately report any breaches.

• Reconcile banking accounts across multiple systems to ensure accuracy.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on exceptions and clarifications until resolutions are achieved.

• Review daily reconciliations, follow up on outstanding items, and communicate reconciliation status to unit management.

• Establish controlled mechanisms to guarantee timely and error-free completion of tasks.

• Escalate delayed or unresolved action items to the Manager.

• Share identified errors and knowledge gaps with the line manager/team to resolve customer service issues.

• Conduct Compliance and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) screening throughout the trade cycle.

• Ensure there is no revenue leakage from missed charge collections and no outstanding reconciliation entries in Nostro/Vostro or internal accounts.

• Define requirements and follow up on new system UATs.

• Coordinate comprehensively with internal and external audit teams.

• Prepare and share trial balances, Profit & Loss statements, and financial statements with the central finance team.

• Create invoices, track due payments, and maintain up-to-date records.

⛳️ Requirements

• CA, ACCA, or a Master's degree in accounting & finance.

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, and trade facilities.

• Proven experience in managing multiple system UATs, preparing Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), and meeting deadlines.

• Familiarity with various systems such as CBS/Flex, ELCM, SWIFT, UAEFTS, EDMS, LLOYDs, and FIRCO.

• Quick learning ability for new banking systems and identifying any gaps.

• Strong experience in reviewing credit proposals & agreements and SWIFT messages.

• Good knowledge of trade documents, the trade cycle, and compliance processes.

• Experience in reconciling between multiple systems.

• Experience in conducting EDD & compliance screening on submitted requests and trade documents.

• Excellent referral and follow-up skills until completion of outstanding tasks.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel/Calculations, and PowerPoint) with good typing speed.

• Ability to prioritize critical assignments and meet deadlines.

• Capacity to work under pressure and collaborate as a team player until the completion of Business As Usual (BAU) or assigned tasks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.