Cost Accounting Specialist at METRO/MAKRO in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

companyDescription METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad. METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro. jobDescription Fulfilling Accounting & Reporting requirements. Ensuring accuracy of cost and accounting transactions. Ensuring budgetary control on cost items. Ensuring general and cost accounting transaction postings. Preparing components for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. Coordinating with GSC for SAP role creation, support and troubleshooting. Ensuring compliance with IFRS, accounting standards and Metro guidelines for all reporting. Preparing variances for comparison and analysis of results. Complying group and external audit proceedings. qualifications CA article completed, ACMA / ACCA part qualified or minimum Bachelors /  Masters degree in commerce from a reputable university additionalInformation Knowledge of SAP FICO financials & controlling Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards Companies Ordinance Tax Laws Good command of MS Office Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience