Accountant - Consultant

Accounting Consultant

About the Company

An administrative consultancy servicing individual clients and 30+ small international business clients across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Position Summary

The Accounting Consultant will oversee accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of international small-business clients. Local administrative staff perform day-to-day transaction processing; this role focuses on high-level oversight, technical guidance, account reconciliation, and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Review & Oversight: Perform monthly financial reviews, voucher audits, and full-cycle GL reconciliations for assigned international clients.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and review monthly client cash flow statements for accuracy and liquidity tracking.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare year-end financial statements, working papers, and balance sheet support schedules for external local auditors.
• Client Engagement & Capacity Building: Train and support local administrative staff remotely on bookkeeping standards, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
• Compliance & Deliverable Tracking: Enforce reporting deadlines to ensure timely submission of monthly packages (bookkeeping, cash flow, accounts).
• Documentation Management: Maintain complete, audit-ready digital archives and working papers.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

Professional Experience & Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in client accounting, general ledger accounting, or audit.
• Track record of managing client portfolios and conducting monthly financial reviews.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Accounting Software: Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting packages (e.g., E-Soft).
• Core Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, reconciliations) and general MS Office / Adobe suite.
• Technical Accounting: Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, bank/GL reconciliations, and financial statement review.

Soft Skills & Working Style

• Communication: Advanced written and spoken English; strong cross-cultural communication and remote interpersonal skills.
• Analytical Skills: High degree of accuracy, systematic problem-solving, and detail orientation.
• Autonomy: Self-motivated with the ability to take full ownership of deliverables.
• Long-Term Commitment: Seeking a stable, long-term position.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Management
• Schedule:
  • Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00 (30-minute lunch break)
  • Friday: 07:30 – 13:30 (no lunch break)
• Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

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