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Checklist Financial Health

This checklist helps Southern African SMEs assess their financial health by reviewing key financial indicators and practices. Use it quarterly or annually to monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.

Updated 16d ago
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Checklist Financial Health

Checklist Financial Health

1. Revenue and Sales

Review total revenue for the period: {{current_period_revenue}}

Compare against previous period: {{previous_period_revenue}}

Analyze sales growth rate: {{sales_growth_rate}}%

Identify top-performing products/services: {{top_products_services}}

Monitor average transaction value: {{average_transaction_value}}

2. Profitability

Calculate gross profit margin (Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold / Revenue): {{gross_profit_margin}}%

Calculate net profit margin (Net Income / Revenue): {{net_profit_margin}}%

Track operating expenses: {{operating_expenses}}

Identify any unusual or unbudgeted expenses: {{unusual_expenses}}

3. Cash Flow

Review cash flow from operating activities: {{operating_cash_flow}}

Review cash flow from investing activities: {{investing_cash_flow}}

Review cash flow from financing activities: {{financing_cash_flow}}

Monitor current cash balance: {{current_cash_balance}}

Assess days cash on hand: {{days_cash_on_hand}} days

4. Debt Management

List all outstanding debts: {{outstanding_debts}}

Review debt-to-equity ratio: {{debt_to_equity_ratio}}

Verify timely payment of creditors: {{creditor_payment_status}}

Assess ability to meet debt obligations: {{debt_service_ability}}

5. Assets and Liabilities

Review current assets (cash, accounts receivable, inventory): {{current_assets}}

Review non-current assets (property, plant, equipment): {{non_current_assets}}

Review current liabilities (accounts payable, short-term loans): {{current_liabilities}}

Review long-term liabilities: {{long_term_liabilities}}

Assess working capital (Current Assets - Current Liabilities): {{working_capital}}

6. Financial Ratios

Current Ratio (Current Assets / Current Liabilities): {{current_ratio}}

Quick Ratio (Cash + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable / Current Liabilities): {{quick_ratio}}

Debt-to-Asset Ratio (Total Debt / Total Assets): {{debt_to_asset_ratio}}

Return on Assets (Net Income / Total Assets): {{return_on_assets}}%

Return on Equity (Net Income / Shareholder Equity): {{return_on_equity}}%

7. Budget vs. Actual Performance

Compare actual revenue to budgeted revenue: {{revenue_budget_variance}}

Compare actual expenses to budgeted expenses: {{expense_budget_variance}}

Review variances and reasons for differences: {{variance_reasons}}

Identify areas for cost control or revenue enhancement: {{cost_revenue_opportunities}}

8. Risk Assessment

Identify potential financial risks (e.g., market downturns, bad debt): {{financial_risks}}

Evaluate insurance coverage: {{insurance_coverage_details}}

Assess contingency plans for financial emergencies: {{contingency_plans}}

9. Overall Financial Outlook

Summarize key findings from the financial review: {{summary_of_findings}}

List recommended actions for improving financial health: {{recommended_actions}}

Set financial goals for the next period: {{next_period_financial_goals}}

Reviewed by: {{employee_name}}

Title: {{employee_title}}

Date: {{review_date}}

Signature:

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