1. Financial Record Keeping and Reporting
Recording Transactions: Accurately logging all daily financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping.
Financial Statements: Preparing and analyzing profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
General Ledger Maintenance: Overseeing the general ledger to ensure all financial data is properly categorized and up to date.
2. Accounts Payable and Receivable
Managing Invoicing: Issuing invoices to clients and tracking incoming payments (accounts receivable).Processing Payments: Reviewing, verifying, and executing payments to vendors and suppliers (accounts payable).
3. Payroll Processing
Employee Salaries: Managing end-to-end payroll processing, including calculating wages, overtime, and deductions.
Benefits and Taxes: Ensuring correct withholding of income taxes, insurance premiums, and retirement contributions.
4. Reconciling and Auditing
Account Reconciliation: Comparing internal financial records against external bank and credit card statements to resolve discrepancies.
Audit Support: Assisting with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for financial practices.
5. Tax Preparation and Compliance
Tax Calculations: Computing corporate or individual tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with local government regulations.
Filing Returns: Preparing and filing annual tax returns on time to avoid penalties.
6. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Advice
Financial Planning: Analyzing historical data to create budgets and financial forecasts.
Business Strategy: Advising senior management on financial actions, such as cost-reduction strategies, revenue enhancement, and risk assessment