Admire Kamonere
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in budgeting and forecasting, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Demonstrates proficiency in GAAP and IFRS standards, ensuring accurate account reconciliation and month-end financial reporting. Skilled in handling accounts receivable and payable, processing purchase orders, and managing petty cash control. Adept at using Sage software (Pastel) and the Microsoft Office Suite to streamline finance systems navigation. Committed to leveraging strong numeracy skills and professional judgement to optimise financial operations while pursuing opportunities for career advancement in financial management.
Driven individual with strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software, coupled with solid understanding of accounting principles and attention to detail. Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational abilities, essential for supporting financial operations and team collaboration. Capable of streamlining processes and contributing to company's financial accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Accountant
Grit Procurement Solutions
Pretoria, Gauteng
10.2018 - Current
- Cooperated with finance team on annual forecasting efforts to provide accurate predictions.
- Worked closely with auditing team during yearly audits to guarantee full cooperation from accounting department.
- Aided in development of budgets or forecasts to guide business decisions.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Prepared accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs, enhancing data accuracy.
- Supported accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry.
- Regularly maintained detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Responded swiftly to queries from clients regarding their invoices or payments made.
- Ensured accurate reporting by following up on bank reconciliations promptly when required.
Waiter
Wood & Fire
Brooklyn, Gauteng
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained professional appearance throughout shifts, reflecting positively on establishment image.
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Liaised with kitchen staff for prompt order delivery to customers.
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.
- Explained dish components clearly to inform customers' decisions.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Point of Sale systems for accurate billing.
- Handled payment transactions to guarantee smooth customer checkout process.
- Ensured cleanliness of restaurant area with regular sweeping and wiping.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests.
- Completed side duties such as refilling condiments, contributing to organised workplace.
- Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
- Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
- Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.
- Checked frequently on guest needs and retrieved items, filled beverages, or answered questions.
Administration & Bookkeeping
Thabang Children's Projects
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely payments for all staff members.
- Facilitated clear communication between finance and administration departments for seamless workflow.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge on administration processes.
- Processed employee expenses, saving time for the finance department.
- Facilitated effective communication between departments with regular updates and reports.
- Compiled data for monthly reports, providing valuable insights for company decision-making.
- Assisted with budget preparation for better financial management.
- Drafted professional correspondence to maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Created a more organized workspace for improved productivity.
- Supported other staff members to improve team performance.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, fostering trust amongst colleagues.
- Implemented new filing system to increase office organization.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, reducing stress for team members on business trips.
- Welcomed visitors warmly, creating a positive first impression of the organization.
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring accountability and transparency in transactions.
- Organised company events successfully whilst maintaining budget constraints.
- Utilised Microsoft Office Suite, improving task completion speed.
- Responded promptly to phone and email inquiries.
- Managed office supplies and inventory for day-to-day operations.
- Helped to prepare reports and presentations to aid informed decision-making.
- Photocopied, laminated and bound documents with efficiency and attention to detail to support staff members with preparation for meetings and presentations.
- Conducted research to gather relevant information for administrative tasks.
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
- Wrote professional letters, emails and memoranda for business communication.
- Applied maths abilities to calculate and check financial figures.
- Performed general clerical duties as required, contributed to overall operational efficiency.
- Handled petty cash transactions, ensured proper financial management within office.
- Assisted in HR duties, improved staff onboarding experience.
- Drafted professional meeting agendas, took minutes and followed up on action items.
- Mentored youth and ran empowerment projects.
Sound Mixer (sound guy)
Shofar Christian Church, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Orchestrated the selection and placement of microphones for optimal acoustics during live performances.
- Maintained updated knowledge on emerging technologies, continually optimising stage setup accordingly.
- Mitigated potential issues proactively through meticulous planning and risk assessment.
- Balanced dialogue, music and effects with precision to produce harmonious final mix.
- Executed multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Identified technical issues swiftly, implementing effective solutions without disrupting workflow.
- Managed all aspects of location sound recording, ensuring optimal capture of dialogue.
- Handled equipment emergencies, making timely corrections, repairs or replacements to restore feeds.
- Transferred files between recording, storage and editing devices for use or editing.
- Set up and operated cameras to capture video feeds and specific shots.
- Recorded sound for later direct use or editing.
- Pulled and terminated wiring to connect devices, equipment and power sources.
- Reviewed feeds and recordings to identify equipment problems impacting quality.
- Signalled announcers at key points in broadcast to maintain smooth production flow.
Education
Certificate - Youth Mental Health Coaching
Light University
Online, United States of America 03.2024 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Forensic Auditing
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2018 - 02.2023
Certificate - Mental Health Coaching
Light University
Online, United States of America 05.2020 - 09.2022
Certificate - The Wholeness Counselling (Skills Training)
Edify
Pretoria, South Africa 03.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 06.2003 - 06.2017
A-Levels -
Mutare Boys High School
Mutare, Zimbabwe 01.2001 - 11.2002
O-Levels -
St Killian's Secondary School
Rusape, Zimbabwe 01.1997 - 11.2000
Skills
- Budgeting and forecasting competence
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Accruals and prepayments knowledge
- Purchase orders processing
- Petty cash control
- Accounts receivable handling
- Taxation principles understanding
- GAAP comprehension
- Account reconciliation
- Bookkeeping training
- Credit control techniques
- Financial reporting insight
- Finance systems navigation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Numeracy proficiency
- Fixed assets accounting
- Ledger handling
- Invoice processing
- Excel proficiency
- IFRS knowledge
- Depreciation calculation
- Sage software knowledge (Pastel)
- Professional judgement
- Cash handling
- Bookkeeping
- General ledger reconciliation
- Accounts payable procedures
- Budgets and forecasting
- Accounts receivable and payable analysis
- Month-end financial reporting
- Administrative
- Numeracy
- Audit coordination
Affiliations
- Cycling - Road & Mountain Bike
- Reading - Novels & Book Collecting
- Youth Mentoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate - Youth Mental Health Coaching
Light University
03.2024 -
Certificate - Mental Health Coaching
Light University
05.2020 - 09.2022
Certificate - The Wholeness Counselling (Skills Training)
Edify
03.2019 - 05.2019
Assistant Accountant
Grit Procurement Solutions
10.2018 - Current
Waiter
Wood & Fire
08.2018 - 09.2018
Postgraduate Diploma - Forensic Auditing
University of South Africa
01.2018 - 02.2023
Administration & Bookkeeping
Thabang Children's Projects
01.2015 - 06.2018
Sound Mixer (sound guy)
Shofar Christian Church, Pretoria
01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
06.2003 - 06.2017
A-Levels -
Mutare Boys High School
01.2001 - 11.2002
O-Levels -
St Killian's Secondary School
01.1997 - 11.2000
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