Assistant Manager – Accounts & Internal Audit

Malek Foam Industries · Lahore, Pakistan

Position: Assistant Manager – Accounts & Internal Audit

Company: Malek Foam Industry (Private) Limited

Location: Kala Shah Kaku

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Reporting To: CFO / Head of Finance

Malek Foam Industry (Private) Limited is looking for a motivated and analytical CA Finalist to strengthen its Accounts and Internal Audit functions. This position provides hands-on exposure to financial reporting, manufacturing accounts, product costing, inventory controls, ERP processes and internal audit.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts 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 workings

Costing 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 controls

Internal 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 management

Qualification 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 Kaku

Malek Foam Industry (Private) Limited is an equal-opportunity employer.