Chartered Accountant at Edgewood Consulting

Job Description

• Develop and implement financial responsibility plans aligned with organizational strategy.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of the month-end accounting process.
• Coordinate and process various financial, administrative, and operational forms and reports.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records, ensuring the accuracy of transactions and changes.
• Participate in financial audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Prepare balance sheets, and invoices, and handle client financial interactions.
• Drive financial efficiency and cost-saving culture across all business areas.
• Proactively identify and implement financial solutions to improve service levels.
• Provide accurate financial reporting to Management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Establish standards and procedures for internal and third-party payments.
• Review and recommend internal financial requests for management approval.
• Organize and maintain electronic filing of invoices.
• Track invoices from receipt to final payment, ensuring reconciliation with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records on accounts receivable and payable.
• Manage monthly deduction and remittance of statutory payments (PAYE, WHT, Pension, VAT).
• Handle annual company tax returns and monthly bank statement reconciliation.
• Conduct vendor reconciliation and analyze industry trends for improvement opportunities.
• Perform quarterly budget analysis, comparing forecast to actual spending.
• Create and implement financial policies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Understand cost drivers for accurate budgeting and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4-5 years of accounting practice and/or industry experience
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards
• ACA/ACCA or Equivalent is required
• Strong working knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office
• High-energy, self-motivated, team player with a desire to excel in demanding and fast paced detailed oriented environment
• Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, take ownership, and work in a flexible team environment
• Good understanding of Tax compliance
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and be responsible to follow up on action items.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as outside clients and vendors.