Amina Gallie
Global Finance Professional
Cape Town
Summary
Finance professional with expertise in financial management, reconciliation, and global financial reporting. Skilled in audit analysis, internal control systems, and ERP system navigation to enhance accuracy and compliance. Committed to optimizing financial processes and driving strategic growth through data-driven decision-making.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance AR Manager - EMEA (Freelance)
Transtrategy Pty Ltd - Independent Contractor
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Streamlined invoice reconciliation processes to accelerate cash application accuracy, reducing outstanding receivables and improving overall financial reporting reliability, achieving monthly collections target of 11 Million Rand.
- Analyzed overdue accounts to tailor collection strategies, resulting in improved cash flow predictability and strengthened client relationships.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to identify discrepancies, accelerating dispute resolution.
- Streamlined invoice processing workflows to reduce errors and accelerate payment cycles, enhancing overall operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
- Reconciled complex payment discrepancies to restore account accuracy, enhancing financial reporting reliability and supporting audit readiness.
- Coordinated payment plan negotiations with clients to reduce outstanding balances and improve cash recovery rates.
- Enhanced dispute management processes to accelerate resolution times, reducing risk of prolonged payment delays.
- Optimized credit limit assessments to balance risk exposure and customer satisfaction, contributing to improved financial stability and client retention.
- Implemented automated follow-up schedules that reduced payment delays and enhanced predictability of cash inflows across diverse client portfolios.
- Designed and maintained detailed credit risk reports to support strategic decision-making, improving accuracy in forecasting and enhancing financial risk management.
- Refined credit approval processes to reduce risk exposure, enhancing portfolio quality and supporting more informed financial decision-making.
- Prioritized client communication to expedite invoice clarifications, increasing payment timeliness and reducing administrative workload.
- Enhanced dispute resolution workflows to reduce outstanding receivables, improving customer satisfaction and accelerating payment cycles across diverse EMEA accounts
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Developed and executed project plans, aligning resources with organizational goals for optimal results.
Senior Credit Controller - Temp
Chaser
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Led credit control initiatives, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to minimize credit risk and improve cash flow.
- Streamlined invoicing processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Senior Financial Accountant - USA Group Reporting
Crossboundary Group
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards.
- Led monthly financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Streamlined budgeting procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors in financial reporting.
- Enhanced efficiency by streamlining balance sheet reconciliation procedures.
- Completed balance sheet reconciliations for Group USA utilizing Bank of America data.
- Collaborated with controllers and external auditors throughout year-end closing processes.
- Supervised local audit processes to confirm compliance with financial regulations.
- Identified discrepancies in financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Communicated audit results effectively to management for improved clarity.
- Collaborated with local accountants and third-party services to streamline financial operations.
- Management reporting for Moldova, Tunisia, and Uganda using Xero and Excel integrated with Deltek.
- Delivered insightful reports on country budgets to support cash flow analysis.
- Managed project allocations and payment matching in Deltek across multiple currencies efficiently.
- Directed accounts payable via Bill.com and facilitated payments through Bank of America in various currencies.
- Maintained financial integrity through execution of monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on accounting software applications.
- Performed administrative duties such as payroll processing, bookkeeping tasks.
- Streamlined budgeting procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors in financial reporting.
Senior Accountant (EMEA Countries)
Remote
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Payroll Management with third party vendors for multiple countries globally.
- SAP Payroll implementation for multiple countries.
- Conducted comprehensive bank reconciliations for several countries to ensure accuracy.
- Supervised local audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Maintained financial integrity through execution of monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Collaborated with controllers and external auditors throughout year-end closing processes.
- Streamlined balance sheet reconciliation procedures on Fixflo, improving accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Identified discrepancies in financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Supported preparation of tax returns for timely government filing.
- Led monthly financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Streamlined budgeting procedures, minimizing errors in financial reporting.
Specialist Accountant
Adidas
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Posted authorized month-end journal entries in SAP for accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared month-end General Ledger account reconciliations for Senior Local Finance Manager review
- Assisted with month-end inventory valuation processes to ensure precise asset tracking
- Facilitated monthly IFRS 16 compliance process, enhancing accuracy in lease accounting.
- Executed monthly Freight submission templates to evaluate and report on transportation costs.
- Reconciled intercompany balances quarterly to maintain financial integrity.
- Submitted monthly AP Cash flow forecast to Treasury and Controlling Manager for liquidity management.
- Loaded monthly payments into SAP banking portal to facilitate timely transactions.
- Developed strategic initiatives for optimizing inventory management, contributing to reduced operational costs.
Senior Finance Coordinator
Canadian Solar International
12.2018 - 01.2021
- SAP Hana, ADP Payroll and Accounts Payable implementations
- Recorded financial transactions and prepared reports for timely statutory compliance with IFRS standards and reported to Hong Kong/Germany
- Conducted financial KPI analysis and created monthly variance reports to support decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with Headquarters to update internal policies and address audit requests from Germany and China.
- Ensured compliance with PAYE tax obligations for EMEA entities and processed remittances punctually.
- Liaised with legal authorities to prepare intercompany agreements and manage invoice collections.
- Led budgeting initiatives, aligning resources with organizational goals and enhancing fiscal responsibility.
- Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
PE/Cape Town Branch Accountant
Barloworld Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2018
Financial Accountant - EMEA - Audit Project
NSC Global Plc
05.2016 - 11.2016
Contracts & Procurement Manager/GL Accountant
Vivo Energy (Pty) Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2016
Joint Venture Accountant (Congo & Cote D'Ivoire)
Tullow Oil & Gas (Upstream – Exploration & Production)
06.2014 - 03.2015
SAP Administrator (HYBRIS/KMS/SAP/CRM FINANCE)
Kalahari.Com/MIH Group
11.2013 - 02.2014
Financial Year End Management Accountant Project
Cape Nature Reserve
05.2013 - 05.2013
Office/Project Manager (Pastel)
Gallie Bross Supply & Trading
09.2011 - 04.2013
Fund/Scheme Accountant (Employee Benefits)
Old Mutual Financial Services
09.2010 - 03.2011
Senior HVC Analyst/Stock Accountant SAP R/3 System
Shell Marketing (Pty) Ltd
09.2007 - 12.2009
Education
Business Development Course -
Woman in Motion/NYDA
Cape Town, Western Cape03-2025
Bookkeeping/HR -
Varsity College
Cape Town, Western Cape12-2004
Skills
Financial management expertise
Accounts Payable Management
Corporate finance knowledge
Global financial reporting
Effective communication skills
Process optimization
Internal control systems
GAAP/IFRS proficiency and compliance
Account Receivable Management : Expert
Collections management
Budgeting
Contract Management
Staff Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Credit Controller - Temp
Chaser
09.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Finance AR Manager - EMEA (Freelance)
Transtrategy Pty Ltd - Independent Contractor
09.2025 - 05.2026
Senior Financial Accountant - USA Group Reporting
Crossboundary Group
10.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Accountant (EMEA Countries)
Remote
11.2022 - 06.2024
Specialist Accountant
Adidas
07.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Finance Coordinator
Canadian Solar International
12.2018 - 01.2021
PE/Cape Town Branch Accountant
Barloworld Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2018
Financial Accountant - EMEA - Audit Project
NSC Global Plc
05.2016 - 11.2016
Contracts & Procurement Manager/GL Accountant
Vivo Energy (Pty) Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2016
Joint Venture Accountant (Congo & Cote D'Ivoire)
Tullow Oil & Gas (Upstream – Exploration & Production)
06.2014 - 03.2015
SAP Administrator (HYBRIS/KMS/SAP/CRM FINANCE)
Kalahari.Com/MIH Group
11.2013 - 02.2014
Financial Year End Management Accountant Project
Cape Nature Reserve
05.2013 - 05.2013
Office/Project Manager (Pastel)
Gallie Bross Supply & Trading
09.2011 - 04.2013
Fund/Scheme Accountant (Employee Benefits)
Old Mutual Financial Services
09.2010 - 03.2011
Senior HVC Analyst/Stock Accountant SAP R/3 System
Shell Marketing (Pty) Ltd
09.2007 - 12.2009
Business Development Course -
Woman in Motion/NYDA
Bookkeeping/HR -
Varsity College
LANGUAGES
English First Language
Afrikaans Intermediate (B1)