As a chartered accountant, you’ll need to:
1. manage financial systems and budgets
2. undertake financial audits (an independent check of an organization’s financial position)
3. provide financial advice
4. liaise with clients (individuals or businesses) and provide financial information and advice
5. review the company’s systems and analyze risk
6. perform tests to check financial information and systems
7. advise clients on tax planning (within current legislation to enable them to minimize their tax liability)
and tax issues associated with activities such as business acquisitions and mergers
8. maintain accounting records and prepare accounts and management information for small businesses
(accountancy)
9. advise clients on business transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions (corporate finance)
10. counsel clients on areas of business improvement, or dealing with insolvency
11. detect and prevent fraud (forensic accounting)
12. manage junior colleagues
13. liaise with internal and external auditors (where applicable) and deal with any financial irregularities as
they arise
14. produce reports and recommendations following internal audits or public sector audits
15. prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts
16. arrange financial management reports, including financial planning and forecasting
17. advise on tax and treasury issues
18. negotiate terms with suppliers.

Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field
2. Certificated Public Accountant or accredited to a reputed institution
3. ACA qualification or equivalent is desirable
4. 3+ years of experience as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or proven work experience at a Chartered
Accountants workplace.
5. Excellent organizational and time management skills
6. Attention to detail and problem solving ability
7. Impressive oral and written communication skills
8. Ability to manage stressful situations effectively
9. Good mathematical skills
10. Strong leadership qualities