Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. Use accounting software or spreadsheets to organize financial data and maintain ledgers. Accounts Payable: Manage accounts payable processes by verifying and processing invoices, reconciling statements, and ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers. Monitor outstanding balances and manage payment schedules to optimize cash flow. Accounts Receivable: Oversee accounts receivable functions, including invoicing customers, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts. Maintain accurate records of customer transactions and collections activities. General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data. Prepare and review trial balances to verify the accuracy of ledger accounts. Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, on a periodic basis (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually). Analyze financial data and provide insights into financial performance and trends. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts by gathering relevant data, analyzing trends, and projecting future revenues and expenses. Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and identify variances. Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns, including income tax returns, sales tax returns, and payroll tax returns, in compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines. Ensure accurate calculation of taxes owed and timely remittance to tax authorities. Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation, reconciling accounts, and responding to auditor inquiries. Ensure compliance with audit procedures and standards. Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to assess the company's financial health, profitability, and liquidity. Evaluate financial ratios, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and inform decision-making. Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for ongoing operations and to meet financial obligations. Prepare cash flow forecasts and implement strategies to optimize cash management and working capital. Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies. Monitor adherence to internal controls and recommend improvements as needed. Advisory and Support: Provide financial advice and support to management on matters such as budgeting, cost control, investment decisions, and financial planning. Communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.