Accountant

BAHOO FOODS SMC PVT LTD is an SME food production company based in Okara, Pakistan, producing safe, affordable food products for domestic and regional markets. The company leverages local agricultural supply chains and focuses on quality control, traceability, and efficient processing lines.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate day-to-day accounting records for payables, receivables, cash, and bank transactions in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations (bank, supplier, intercompany) and assist in month-end close activities.
• Process supplier invoices, coordinate timely payments, and verify expense reports and payment vouchers.
• Support payroll processing and ensure statutory deductions and contributions are recorded correctly.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and summaries for management, highlighting variances and trends.
• Assist with sales tax/GST filings, withholding tax documentation, and coordinate with external auditors during audits.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and recommend improvements.

• 5 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA/CA part-qualified or similar) or equivalent practical accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/Local GAAP) and statutory requirements in Pakistan.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Tally, or similar) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience preparing reconciliations, ledger maintenance, and month-end closing procedures.
• Knowledge of sales tax, withholding tax, payroll taxes, and filing requirements in Pakistan.
• Ability to maintain organized records, prepare supporting schedules, and coordinate with external auditors.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers, banks, operations, and management.

• Experience in inventory cost accounting or exposure to manufacturing/food production accounting practices.