Accounting Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounting Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and reviewing financial records.
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax laws.
  • Evaluating internal management systems, procedures and risks in order to provide recommendations.
  • Managing business accounts and preparing financial statements.
  • Preparing budgets regularly.
  • Monitoring expenditure and profits and providing reports.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounting Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounting Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.