1. **Financial Record Keeping**:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the agency.
- Record transactions related to shipping, customs duties, freight charges, and other operational expenses.

2. **Invoicing and Billing**:
- Prepare and issue invoices to clients for shipping, customs clearance, and other services.
- Track payments and follow up on overdue accounts.

3. **Customs Duty and Tax Management**:
- Calculate and record customs duties, taxes, and other import/export-related charges.
- Ensure accurate reporting and payment of customs duties to relevant authorities.

4. **Expense Management**:
- Monitor and record expenses related to shipping operations, such as freight costs, warehousing, and logistics.
- Reconcile expenses with vendor invoices and payments.

5. **Bank Reconciliation**:
- Reconcile bank statements with company financial records.
- Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved.

6. **Financial Reporting**:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (e.g., profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements).
- Provide financial reports to management for decision-making.

7. **Compliance and Auditing**:
- Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, especially those related to shipping and customs.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

8. **Budgeting and Forecasting**:
- Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts for the agency.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide variance analysis