Accountant

Starfish Creative Studio seeks a detail-oriented and responsible Accountant to efficiently manage daily accounting tasks, bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax compliance, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles, Pakistani tax regulations, and familiarity with accounting software, exhibiting strong attention to detail and accuracy. This role requires managing complete financial records and collaborating with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position does not involve managing a team but demands excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple accounting functions independently.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, B.Com, or BBA.
Part-qualified ACCA, ICMA, or CA (Inter) candidates will also be considered.
3-5 years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Fresh graduates with strong practical exposure through internships or articleships may also be considered.
Working knowledge of Pakistani income tax, withholding tax, and sales tax regulations.
Familiarity with FBR/IRIS, EOBI, and SESSI procedures.

Required Skills

Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Peachtree/Sage.
Strong command of MS Excel.
Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial statements.
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Ability to manage deadlines and statutory filings independently.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and payroll information.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely and accurate filing of income tax, withholding tax, and sales tax returns.
Timely preparation of monthly management accounts.
Accurate bank and ledger reconciliations.
Smooth completion of annual statutory audits with minimal adjustments.
Timely processing of payroll, salaries, and statutory payments.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Maintain complete books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IAS/IFRS).
Record daily financial transactions and maintain accounts payable/receivable, cash and bank vouchers, and the general ledger.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.
Maintain the fixed assets register.
Prepare monthly, year-to-date, and year-end financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss & Cash Flow statements
Coordinate with external/statutory auditors and provide required supporting schedules and documents.
Payroll & Statutory Payments
Process monthly payroll and calculate applicable employee tax deductions.
Prepare and issue monthly payslips and annual salary certificates.
Calculate and deposit statutory payments, including EOBI, SESSI, and payroll withholding tax.
Maintain records of deductions and statutory remittances.
Prepare full-and-final settlements for employees leaving the organization.