Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Controller
D.I. Medicine Regulatory Consultants
Durbanville, Cape Town
03.2020 - 12.2023
Cashbook maintenance
Debtors & Creditors
Bank Reconciliations
Direct payroll administration ,processing monthly salaries and completion of annual IRP5 certificates for staff
Full liaison and reporting to company Auditors
General Financial Management
& admin
Prepare mid-month & month end payments for MD to pay as and when they become due.
Balancing of cashbook
Process Credit Card Statements & Reconcile
Processing of supplier log fees
Credit Notes / Invoices
UIF Declaration
SARS e-filing - (UIF/SDL/PAYE/SITE)
EMP 501 Reconciliations
Ensure Statutory returns are submitted and paid on time
Filing of VAT on a BI – Monthly basis
Recon Fiori log fee report from Imperial Health System(SAP)
Send of reconciled log fee reports to wholesalers
Foreign Transaction payments
Capture Forex payments to QB
Saving all month endPDF invoices for D.I. Medicine Reg. Cons.
Monitored accounting processes
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 20 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Managed accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity & credit card processing.
Reason for leaving - Better growth opportunities
Finance Assistant
Alko Trailco
Montague Gardens ,Cape Town
07.2017 - 03.2020
Input financial data and produced reports using Sage Evolution.
Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
Reconciled bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy of current records.
Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols
Resolved discrepancies in financial data to increase accuracy and reduce potential backlogs.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with accuracy.
Recorded financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
Review creditors and debtor reconciliations per deadlines.
Processing adjustments
Payments to local suppliers
Load payments onto FNB for approval.
Complete credit apps
Monthly statements sent to debtors
Follow up on debtor queries
Prepare & reconcile balance sheet recons
Posting standard month end journals
Debtors & Creditors control
Cashbook maintenance & bank
reconciliations.
Monthly processing of salaries & wage journals
Monthy salary & wage payovers
Processing of intergroup recharges
Processing of production & depreciation journals monthly.
Ensure that all invoices are signed off with relevant department heads before processing payments.
Calculations of rebates and confirming with client.
Calculation of monthly commissions.
Ensure that monthly leave & bonus provisions for salaries & wages agrees to TB.
Processing of monthly accruals and provisions.
Monthly PAYE payment to SARS
Contributed to development of office operations manual and improved accounting procedures by implementing accounting databases and software.
Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like processing of payroll journals, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
Developed effective systems for charting financial transactions for CTP Newspapers.
Maintained accurate historical records.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
Reviewed account discrepancies and proposed courses of action to minimize losses.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with accuracy.
Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Reconciled company bank account investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
Reason for leaving - Retrenchments
Debtors Clerk
The Bay Hotel
Camps Bay,Cape Town
01.2017 - 07.2017
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
Reason for leaving - Temp Postion
Senior Bookkeeper
The Publishing Partnership
Loop Street ,Cape Town
06.2016 - 07.2016
Capturing of cashbooks
Weekly payments to freelancers
Updating petty cash
Obtaining invoices from freelancers for payment
Loading payments onto FNB for month payments to be authorized and released
Reason for leaving - Temp Position
Accountant
Ziegler Logistics (Pty) Ltd
Thornton,Cape Town
02.2016 - 06.2016
Reconciliation of all bank accounts
Reconciliation of petty cash
Assist the finance manager with cash flow planning & deferment projections
Review creditors and debtor reconciliations per deadlines.
Review creditor (ZAR and Foreign) payments on FNB Online banking
Marine Insurance Declarations
Assist finance manager with SARS VAT submissions
Reason for leaving - Contract ended
Senior Bookkeeper
Implants For Africa (Pty) Ltd
Milnerton,Cape Town
05.2009 - 02.2016
Processing daily cashbooks
Processing adjustments
Members Loan accounts
Run monthly management reports
Forex payments via Bidvest Bank
Reconciling of foreign creditors
Responsibility for review of weekly recons and balancing of
company credit cards and petty cash
Bi-Monthly VAT returns via e-filing
Cashbook maintenance & bank
Reconciliations
Maintain fixed assets register
Payments to local suppliers
Capture forex payments to Pastel
Assisting with orders & answering
the telephone
Check month end creditor’s reconciliations and payable list before it is submitted for payment.
Check creditors age analysis and track and correct any problems
Assisting auditors at year end
Capture invoices, credit notes & payments to supplier ledger.
Monthly Recons of local & International suppliers
Maintain company cash flow
Debtors Control
Month end statement runs
Calculation of interest on overdue accounts
Reason for leaving - Retrenched - Company liquidated
Senior Bookkeeper
MTN Sciencentre
Century City,Cape Town
04.2008 - 02.2009
Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
Over see cashiers
Salaries and Wages
Prepare weekly wages on Pastel Payroll
Process of Payroll for electronic payment.
Print out payslips and hand to staff
Provide input on changes in salaried staff remuneration before month-end
Human Resource Function(HR):
Make a file for each new staff member
Update files every month
Make a master file
Reconcile daily takings
Assisting at front desk when necessary
Processing creditor payments
Obtain Canal Walk Invoices
Obtain Experilab Turnover Sales
Process Money Market bank a/c payments
Process Money Market deposits
Money Market bank recon
Casual staff payments
Volunteer Payments
Invoice Turnover rental
Business bank account recon
Credit Card bank recon
Salaries bank account recon
Reason for leaving - Resigned
Bookkeeper /Personal Assistant
Fuzzylogic (Pty) Ltd
Westlake,Tokai,Cape Town
06.2007 - 12.2007
Personal Assistant to the Director
Reception
Oversee 2 cleaners & 2 staff
Wages & Salaries
Debtors & Creditors
Maintaining Fixed Assets register
Capturing of payments
Posting of Journal entries
Journal entries
Reconciling of payments
Bank Recon monthly
Assist with year end audits
Handling of Petty Cash
SARS e-filing (UIF / PAYE / SDL / SITE)
Vat returns via e- filing
Reconciling of all G/L accounts
Handle Director’s personal Medical aid with Discovery and personal accounts
Completion of Tax returns via e – filing
EFT Transfers
Filing
Payments via internet banking
Efficient in Excel / Word / Outlook & Internet
Updating of Sales figures
Run errands for Director from time to time & arrange meetings
Handling of queries
Reason for leaving - Company closed
Accounting Bookkeeper
ASCH Consulting Engineers T/A Nadesons
Foreshore,Cape Town
11.2005 - 06.2007
Preparing accounts for
payments
Handling of Petty Cash
Maintaining Fixed assets register
Preparing payments for EFT
Capturing of entries
Posting of entries
Filing
Creditors & Debtors
Banking
Assist with year end audits
Journal entries
Disbursements
Vouchers
Calculation of interest on acc
Cash receipts
Handling of queries
Travel arrangements
Arrange vehicle rentals
Booking of accommodation
Efficient in Excel / Word / Outlook & Internet
Reason for leaving - Career Growth
Debtors Clerk
V & A Waterfront Head Office
Waterfront,Cape Town
08.2005 - 11.2005
Receipting
Capturing
Banking
Handling of Petty Cash
Prepare EFT’s for payment
Ledger Entries
Journal Entries
Obtaining info from TB
Bank Reconciliation
Receipt Reversals
Daily Processing of receipts
Dealing with Properties &
tenants
Contacting Tenants for rental
Craft Market receipting
Visitors Center receipting
Wheel clamping capturing
Padlock capturing
Tailgating capturing
Capturing Interest on investment
Calculating of Penalties
Handling of queries
Processing of all receipts
Filing of receipts
Creditors
Generating Invoices
Debt Collection from tenants
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
Financial Controller at Wahum Group of Companies, Nigerchin Electrical Development Co. Ltd, West Africa Household Utilities Mfg. Co. LtdFinancial Controller at Wahum Group of Companies, Nigerchin Electrical Development Co. Ltd, West Africa Household Utilities Mfg. Co. Ltd