**Function:** Finance & Control **Location:** Head Office, Lahore **Company:** Nestlé Pakistan Ltd. **Main Purpose of Job** Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in full compliance with Nestlé Accounting Standards, IFRS/IAS, and statutory requirements. Lead PEC acceleration initiatives, strengthen internal controls, improve balance sheet integrity, and manage accruals, reconciliations, and audit processes to safeguard company assets and support sound financial governance. **Key Outputs & Responsibilities** **1. Compliance & Financial Reporting** + Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, IFRS/IAS, and Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS). + Deliver accurate and timely B/S, P&L, Cash Flow and other financial reports. + Maintain high-quality accounting records aligned with corporate guidelines. **2. Audit & External Engagement** + Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit closure. + Ensure all audit queries are resolved, documentation is complete, and follow-up actions are executed. **3. Internal Controls & Risk Management** + Implement and monitor internal controls across accounting processes. + Review aged items, accruals, and risk-prone balances; ensure no accruals exceed 360 days. + Strengthen control compliance for working capital elements and Workstream improvement areas. **4. PEC Acceleration & Operations** + Lead timely execution of all PEC activities including recurring entries, royalty runs, provisions, FX valuations, and other month-end processes. + Ensure transactions across the market are posted within global PEC timelines. + Monitor and clear open bank line items; ensure balance does not exceed PKR 50 million. **5. General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations** + Perform monthly GL reconciliations according to the risk matrix. + Collaborate with NBS to ensure timely reconciliation submission and accuracy. + Present GL reconciliation results and key observations during F&C MOR quarterly reviews. **6. Royalty Management & Financial Analysis** + Lead monthly GLF royalty calculations and certification processes. + Prepare quarterly analysis and presentations for business/board reviews. + Conduct monthly analysis of high-risk accounts; present insights to HODs and Finance leadership. **What Will Make You Successful** + Strong understanding of IFRS/IAS, NAS, and statutory compliance requirements. + Ability to execute complex financial processes with accuracy under tight timelines. + Hands-on experience with GL reconciliations, PEC activities, and audit management. + Proactive mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. + High attention to detail with a commitment to control discipline and governance. + Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to influence cross-functional partners.