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
