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BDS Consult, a small firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants, Training Consultants, Auditors, Financial and Management Consultants and Business Development service provider
Main purpose of the job
A Small Financial Management Consulting firm is in urgent need of an experienced Accountant with proficiency in Tax Audit, Accounting Auditing and Book keeping. Competence in Tax Audit, Book-keeping, Audit, preparation of Management account and financial statement is mandatory. Ability to grow Training business is essential.
Key responsibilities
Knowledge in Accounting, Auditing and Tax Management
- Proficiency in Tax Administration, Tax management, Tax Audit and consultancy.
- Competent in the preparation of cash flow statements, Income and Expenditure account, Statement of Affairs, Management account and Financial statement.
- Competency in Audit functions
Training skills
- Ability to identify bespoke training topics, prepare training proposals and training presentation slide.
- Ability to source for potential clients and organize open programme training.
- Competency in training - soft skill and technical
Business Development service functions
- Ability to identify and prospect for potential and emerging SME clients.
- Supporting customers in the completion of credit application information requirements e.g. Balance sheets, cash flow Income & Expenditure statement of accounts. financial statements and management accounts.
- Ability to prepare Business plans for micro and SME clients.
- Credit analysis and appraisal skill and competency.
- Client engagement skill.
- Provide strategic financial analysis and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company.
Personal competences and skills
- Critical, Analytical and Strategic Thinking skills
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to plan, execute and monitor work across business functions
- Thorough knowledge of finance and accounting principles, procedures and practice.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills, Team player with a high sense of Emotional intelligence
- Organizational management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and tactful manner.
- Ability to plan, manage and follow through on assignments and communicate at all levels of the leadership within and outside the organization.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft – Ms Words, Excel, Powerpoint etc…..
- Creative and Innovative skills.
- Decision making and problem solving skills.
- People management skill.
Ability to grow the business
- Building ongoing relationships customers in the portfolio, and growing same business profitability to achieve organization’s set goals and objectives.
- The attainment of work results is critically affected by the ability to proactively market and sell the firms services and offer bespoke solutions in a highly competitive environment.
- Ability to grow the firm’s business by pitching for new opportunities, businesses, relationships, contracts and retainership businesses
Work Experience
- Minimum of 5 Years proven work experience in an Accounting/ Auditing firm. Must presently be working or have worked in an Accounting / Auditing firm in the last 3 years. Very essential. (candidate who does not fit into this role need not apply)
- Proficiency in the usage of Microsoft Words, Excel and Powerpoint and Quick books
Education and Qualifications Requirements
- HND/BSc/BA in Accounting
- Student /Membership of ACCA/ICAN is a plus
- MSc/MBA is a plus
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.