Financial, Cost, Budget & Admin Reporting Accountant

Starting at

$

23.99

/hr

About this service

Summary

I offer a complete Business Accounting Structure Setup tailored for startups and small businesses aiming to grow into fully compliant companies. From preparing the initial Statement of Affairs to automating financial processes in line with IFRS or GAAP, I build a scalable, error-free accounting system. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I ensure every setup is audit-ready, efficient, and aligned with professional standards.

What's included

  • Financial Reporting

    Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) General ledger reconciliation and maintenance Trial balance preparation and adjustments Bank and credit card reconciliations VAT/Tax calculations and compliance support External and internal audit documentation

  • Cost Accounting

    Product costing sheets (standard and actual) Variance analysis reports (Material, Labor, Overhead) Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) calculations Inventory valuation and reconciliation Activity-based costing and profitability analysis

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

    Annual budgets and periodic re-forecasting reports Budget vs. actual analysis with variance commentary Cash flow forecasting Financial modeling for project feasibility or expansion Departmental expense tracking and cost control analysis

  • Administrative & Operational Reporting

    Payroll calculations and reconciliations (in coordination with HR) Fixed asset register and depreciation schedules Vendor payment schedules and aging reports Staff advances and liquidation tracking Procurement and expense approval control reports Internal control implementation and compliance checklists

  • Strategic & Stakeholder Reporting

    Donor/grant financial reports (for INGO/NGO sector) Board-level financial presentations Management dashboards (KPIs, ratios, trends) Cost-benefit analysis and financial decision support

  • ERP & Software Integration Deliverables

    Chart of Accounts setup and maintenance Accounting data migration and system mapping ERP customization support (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, Oracle) Training and SOP documentation for finance staff

  • Business Accounting Structure Setup (Startup to Full Company Stage)

    1. Initial Statement of Affairs Preparation Compilation of opening balances and asset-liability inventory Owner’s capital and net worth estimation Snapshot of business health for setup or restructuring 2. Prime Books & Documentation Setup Designing and initiating essential books: Cash Book, Bank Book, Sales & Purchase Registers Supporting documents setup: vouchers, bills, invoices, GRNs, payment approvals Manual or digital system alignment based on business size (Excel, Tally, QuickBooks, etc.) 3. Ledger Setup and Error-Traced Trial Balancing Creating structured Chart of Accounts Preparing and linking General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledgers Generating Trial Balance, tracing accounting errors, and rectification (e.g., Suspense Account handling) 4. Full Financial Statements (As per IFRS/GAAP) Standardized Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement Compliance with applicable standards (IFRS for international, GAAP for local) Preparation for audit readiness and investor use 5. Period-End Provisions & Forward Entries for Automation Accurate provisions for expenses, accruals, depreciation, taxes, etc. Journal entries for next-period continuity (e.g., opening balances, recurring items) Setting up automation flows in accounting software to reduce manual repetition and human error


Skills and tools

Accountant

Auditor

Bookkeeper

FreshBooks

FreshBooks

Tvori

Tvori

Xero

Xero

Industries

Business Management
Manufacturing
Nonprofit