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 disci