Chartered Accountant
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Job overview 

We are looking for a proficient Chartered Accountant to join our accounting firm. As an authorized Chartered Accountant, you will be responsible for undertaking all accounting activities under the current legislation. Besides having knowledge of professional accounting principles, you should also have steady work experience. You should be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) accredited to a known professional body or any reputed institute for certified public accountants. 

Your job profile also covers implementing suitable accounting processes apart from supervising your accounting team. You will be responsible for preparing monthly/yearly financial reports, checking general ledger entries and providing professional accounting support. You should be able to assess and rectify any financial discrepancies. In addition, you need to suggest measures to reduce/prevent fraudulent activities. 

In addition, you are also responsible for preparing tax returns, tracking tax liabilities and providing financial expertise in any tax-related matters. Liaising with clients, auditors and vendors and providing them with accurate information is also important. Also, you should be familiar with our business plan, able to investigate any irregularities and suggest improvement measures. 

Apply immediately if these responsibilities reciprocate with your candidature.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining proper accounting records

• Assessing financial risks and suggesting preventive measures

• Liaising with clients, business partners, auditors and vendors

• Ensuring complete compliance with the state authorities

• Offering expert financial advice and services to clients

• Investigating and rectifying any financial discrepancies

• Conducting internal and external audits

• Preparing budgets, annual reports and strategies

• Advising clients on financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions

• Helping clients with reciprocity agreements, training agreements or similar tax/payment-related queries

• Analyzing the company’s financial systems and procedures

• Processing online payments and bank statements

• Preparing and forecasting budget reports

• Preventing or suggesting ways to stop any fraudulent activities

• Negotiating monetary terms with vendors

• Providing assistance with tax planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field

• Certificated Public Accountant or accredited to a reputed institution

• ACA qualification or equivalent is desirable

• 3+ years of experience as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or proven work experience at a Chartered Accountants workplace. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Attention to detail and problem solving ability

• Impressive oral and written communication skills

• Ability to manage stressful situations effectively

• Good mathematical skills

• Strong leadership qualities