Description:
The Accountant will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, billing, tax compliance, and vendor/insurance-related accounting for our transport, working closely with management to bring accuracy and structure to our financial records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping and general ledger entries in line with company accounting standards
- Prepare and issue monthly invoices/billing for B2B corporate transportation contracts
- Prepare and manage rent-a-car (B2C) invoicing and quotations for private and commercial vehicles
- Calculate and file withholding tax (WHT) and sales tax, including tax charged to/submitted on behalf of B2B client companies
- Reconcile bank statements, cash accounts, and fuel card (PSO) transactions
- Process and record purchase invoices and vendor bills (parts, fuel, maintenance, procurement)
- Maintain and track insurance records i,.e active policies, renewals, and claims (pending/current/expired)
- Track vehicle-related financial records i.e registration costs, and depreciation
- Assist in payroll processing, including PESSI/EOBI contributions and driver/staff salary records
- Support month-end and year-end closing, and prepare reports for internal review and external audit
- Maintain organized physical and digital filing of financial documents in line with our department-coded records system (Accounts, Finance, Tax, Corporate/COR files)
- Liaise with banks for account operations, statements, and correspondence
- Support management with basic financial reporting, cost tracking (fuel, maintenance, contract profitability), and budgeting inputs
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field (ACCA/CA-Inter/CMA a plus but not mandatory)
- 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in transport, logistics, rent-a-car, or a service-based industry preferred
- Solid understanding of Pakistani tax regulations (WHT, sales tax) and standard bookkeeping practices
- Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Peachtree, Tally, or similar) is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized, audit-ready records
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with operations, HR, and management teams
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment