Developing key performance goals and managing the performance of staffCreating and implementing strategies for business growth Hiring new staff within a department or business unitEnsuring that departments or units deliver quality offerings to clientsWorking closely with account managers and other senior staff to retain clientsDeveloping new solutions to meet client needsImproving internal processes and policies for better productivityOverseeing large projects and interpreting performance reportsManaging the budget and monitoring the financial health of a location or business unit

Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should takeMaintain the financial health of the organization.Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting.Follow up the company's performance compared to the plan and point out the deviations with reference to the reasons .Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processesRecruit and train personnel and allocate responsibilities and office spaceAssess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiencyEnsure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operationsManage schedules and deadlinesMonitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints .Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparationOversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g electricians)Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulationsKeep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:month and end-year processaccounts payable/receivablecash receiptsgeneral ledgerpayroll and utilitiestreasury, budgetingcash forecastingrevenue and expenditure variance analysiscapital assets reconciliationstrust account statement reconciliations,check runsfixed asset activitydebt activityMonitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statementsEstablish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principlesCoordinate and complete annual auditsProvide recommendationsImprove systems and procedures and initiate corrective actionsAssign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracyMeet financial accounting objectivesEstablish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions