Director Accounting

Recruiter
KeepTruckin
Location
Islamabad, PK
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
12 Jan 2021
Closes
05 Feb 2021
Ref
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Job role
Finance director
Experience level
Director
Who We Are:

KeepTruckin is on a mission to modernize the trucking industry. With the leading fleet management platform, we are bringing trucks online and fundamentally changing the way freight is moved on our roads.

We see our hard work rewarded in tangible ways every day and we believe that intelligence is most powerful when paired with humility. We're motivated by the opportunity to impact and improve every facet of a trillion-dollar industry that touches everyone's lives. KeepTruckin is proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 company, a 2020 Career-Launching Company by Wealthfront and named a Forbes Best Startup Employer 2020.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly qualified Chartered Accountant with years of experience to lead a team of accountants. The Director, Pakistan Accounting is a key role in the company to ensure compliance with both local and US GAAP and to provide local leadership to the Pakistan Accounting Team and is responsible for implementing accounting systems and processes, preparing monthly financial reports, and ensuring a timely close process. This role will serve as a subject matter expert in local statutory requirements and accounting matters.

What You'll Do:
  • Assist in the preparation for and completion of both local and US-based audits
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory filings
  • Manage and improve the monthly/quarterly/annual close process so that 5 day close deadline are met
  • Develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting for the Pakistan accounting function in support of worldwide implementation of SOX
  • Oversee fixed assets, payroll, and other general ledger accounting for Pakistan operations and ensure timely and accurate account reconciliations
  • Monitor funding needs and cash flow projections for the Pakistan operations
  • Serve as a business partner in Pakistan to answer questions and educate local employees on strong internal controls and sound accounting practices
  • Manage five existing team members, responsible for identifying additional skill sets/resources needed, and hiring competent accounting staff
  • Collaborate with FP&A and accounting management to deliver relevant and timely reporting of financial data

  • What We're Looking For:
  • Preferably Masters degree or Bachelor in Finance or Accounting
  • Chartered Accountant /ACCA or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required
  • Experience managing/building a team of 4+ accountants
  • 4+ years Big 4 public company experience as an auditor
  • 6+ years of experience working directly or indirectly for a US company
  • Public company experience

  • Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of KeepTruckin's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

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