providing and interpreting financial information; -monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends; -analyzing change and advising accordingly; -formulating strategic and long-term business plans; -researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance; -analyzing competitors and market trends; -developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk; -conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities; -managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems; -liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out; -developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and --statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue; -producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines; -managing budgets; -arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities; -supervising staff; -keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.-Maintaining daily workflow by studying methods and implementing cost reducing strategies.Develop efficient reporting procedures that can be implemented throughout a company for more uniform reporting procedures. -Analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, and budgetary requirements to find shortcomings with potential for improvement. -Assisting in the training and development of other administrative staff. -Ensuring proper operation of office equipment including preventive maintenance, arranging for repairs, and maintaining consumable equipment inventories (toner, paper, staples, etc.) -Assigning administrative projects to other team members including secretaries and subordinate administrative assistants as required ensuring projects are finished correctly and within deadline.