Responsibilities:
• Managing financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Recording and reconciling financial data to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assisting in the development and monitoring of budgets, preparing financial forecasts, and analyzing variances between actual and projected results. Identifying areas of improvement and recommending cost-saving measures.
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of tax filings, including income tax returns, sales tax, and other applicable taxes i.e., VAT. Collaborating with tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities.
• Conducting financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for financial improvement. Providing insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making.
• Assisting in the coordination and preparation of internal and external audits. Ensuring compliance with audit requirements and implementing necessary controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Utilizing accounting software and tools to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve efficiency. Managing and maintaining financial systems, including chart of accounts and general ledger.
• Monitoring and managing cash flow, ensuring sufficient funds are available for operational needs. Conducting cash flow projections and recommending strategies to optimize working capital.
• Providing financial guidance and support to management and stakeholders. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze financial impact and assist in decision-making processes.
• Staying updated with changes in accounting regulations and industry best practices. Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, implementing efficiencies, and contributing to the overall improvement of financial operations.
• Drove sales and managed customer relationships for the business unit, closing sales deals and resolving issues.
• Creating and updating spreadsheets of daily transactions. Managing accounts receivable and payable.
• Keeping records of invoices and tax payments. Identifying and addressing account discrepancies. Participating in payroll processes. Managing and controlling inventory. Keeping tabs on team member performance and well-being Production planning.
• Prepared and presented financial statements, management reports, and dashboards to senior management.
Secured financial management systems, data integrity, and confidentiality.
• Participating also in Purchase and sales. Directly dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Prepared reports on account status and performance. Collaborated with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory. Resolved customer issues and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Identified areas of cost reduction, operational improvement, and revenue enhancement, implementing action plans and measuring outcomes.
• Supervision & distribution of wages & Salaries. Supervision of taking stock on monthly & annual basis
• Responsible for all quotations & correspondence with the Buyers & Suppliers.
• Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) Code Entries: (Account Code, Customer Code, Supplier Code, Short Credit Code, Employee Code, Raw Item Code, Bank Code, Expense Code). Transaction: (Purchase Invoice, Raw Goods issue Voucher, Daily Production, Sale Invoice, Sale Returned, Salary Sheet, Salary Payment Voucher, Cash Receipts Voucher, Bank Receipt Voucher, Cash Payment Voucher, Bank Payment Voucher, Journal Voucher, Opening Balance – Account/Stock). Reports & Inquires: (Day Book – Cash/Credit/Bank Transaction, Purchase Register – Raw Material, Issue Register – Raw Material, Stock Report's – Raw Material, Production Register, Sale Register, Finish Goods Stock Report, Receipt/Payment Report, Balance Report – Supplier/Customer, Detailed Ledger, Expense's Sheet, Trial Balance, Trading/Profit/Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Gross Profits Report).
• Reduced record keeping errors by efficiently and precisely handling all financial transactions, journal entries and accounts payable and receivable activities. Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs.