Assistant Manager – Accounts & Internal Audit
Malek Foam Industries · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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This position provides hands-on exposure to financial reporting, manufacturing accounts, product costing, inventory controls, ERP processes and internal audit.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts and Financial Reporting
- Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing
- Prepare general ledger reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Review accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank and inventory reconciliations
- Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports
- Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Coordinate with external auditors and provide audit documentation
- Assist with income tax, sales tax and other statutory compliance workingsCosting and Inventory
- Review product costing, bills of materials and production consumption
- Analyse standard versus actual production costs and variances
- Monitor raw material, work-in-process and finished-goods inventory
- Participate in physical stock counts and investigate discrepancies
- Review production yield, wastage, abnormal consumption and negative inventory
- Help improve ERP-based inventory and production controlsInternal Audit
- Perform risk-based audits of procurement, production, inventory, sales, payroll, cash and fixed assets
- Review compliance with company policies, SOPs and approval authorities
- Test internal controls and identify financial or operational weaknesses
- Prepare clear audit observations and practical recommendations
- Follow up on agreed corrective actions and report unresolved matters
- Conduct special reviews and investigations assigned by managementQualification and Experience
- CA Finalist from ICAP with completed mandatory training/articles
- Fresh candidates or applicants with up to two years of post-training experience may apply
- Articles from a reputable audit firm will be preferred
- Exposure to manufacturing, inventory audit or cost accounting will be an advantage
- Sound knowledge of IFRS, ISAs and basic Pakistani tax and corporate requirements
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel; ERP experience will be preferred
- Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills
- Willingness to work full-time on-site at Kala Shah KakuMalek Foam Industry (Private) Limited is an equal-opportunity employer.