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Beverley Arnold

Beverley Arnold

Pinehurst,South Africa

Summary

Finance professional with expertise in account reconciliation, financial statement analysis, and cash flow management. Proficient in Excel and Xero, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and effective budget development. Experienced in audit procedures, VAT return submissions, and tax preparation, with a focus on enforcing internal controls. Strong team management and mentoring skills, fostering collaboration to enhance productivity and drive strategic business decisions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Financial Manager

Timeless Africa Safaris
Cape Town, South Africa
09.2021 - Current
  • Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cash flow and balance sheets.
  • Monitored financial controls to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Implemented cost-control measures to optimise expenditure within budget constraints.
  • Developed forecasting and cash-flow management processes to enhance profitability.
  • All Statutory Tax Requirements
  • Fixed Asset Register and Depreciation
  • Preparation for yearly audits
  • Led team for successful fiscal year-end closing procedures.
  • Compiled comprehensive budgets to ensure financial stability.

Financial controller

Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard
Franschhoek, Western Cape
08.2017 - 08.2021

Supervised all accounting and finance operations for 26-room luxury hotel, winery, and vineyard.

Conducted monthly management reporting to inform strategic decision-making.

Developed budgets and presentations to provide financial insights.

Performed monthly forecasting to anticipate financial trends.

Managed stock levels to optimise inventory control.

Executed tax reporting to ensure compliance with regulations.

Maintained fixed asset register and managed depreciation schedules.

Group finance manager

Orion Hotels and Resorts
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2015 - 07.2017

Managed head office accounting team and 13 hotels, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Delivered monthly consolidated reports to provide accurate financial insights.

Maintained tight cash flow management and forecasts for sustainable operations.

Collaborated with Hotel General Managers to align financial strategies.

Executed tax reporting to meet legal obligations and deadlines.

Oversaw budgeting processes to optimise resource allocation across hotels.

  • Implemented robust financial controls, preventing fraud and mismanagement.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities, enhancing operational efficiencies across all hotels.

Financial Manager

Afrizan Personnel
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2014 - 02.2015

Re-established accounting procedures and controls to enhance financial integrity.

Reconciled accounts and drove collections of outstanding debts.

Monitored cash flow to improve liquidity management.

Produced monthly management reports for informed decision-making.

  • Managed accounting team and payroll department to ensure operational efficiency.

Financial Manager

Interstate Hotels and Resorts
Cambridge, Massachusettes
08.2011 - 03.2013

Oversaw accounting team at five-star full-service hotel, enhancing operational efficiency.

Reviewed and analysed daily revenue reports to identify trends and optimise performance.

Managed accounts receivables, payables, and payroll to ensure accurate financial management.

Handled accounting for subsidiary company specialising in commercial property sub-letting.

Prepared monthly financial and management reports for stakeholder review.

Conducted monthly sales tax and GAAP reporting to maintain compliance.

Education

BComm - Accounting

UNISA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.1983 - 11.1986

Matriculation - Accounting and Economics

Florida Park High School
Florida Park, Gauteng
01.1978 - 12.1982

Skills

  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Cash flow management
  • Expertise in Excel
  • Audit procedures
  • Budget development
  • Cash flow statements
  • Management accounts reports
  • VAT returns
  • Tax preparation
  • Written communication
  • Team management and mentoring
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Xero proficient
  • VAT return submissions
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Management accounting
  • Internal controls enforcement
  • Financial reporting accuracy

Languages

English
Native
Afrikaans
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • My family
  • My dogs

Timeline

Financial Manager

Timeless Africa Safaris
09.2021 - Current

Financial controller

Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard
08.2017 - 08.2021

Group finance manager

Orion Hotels and Resorts
02.2015 - 07.2017

Financial Manager

Afrizan Personnel
04.2014 - 02.2015

Financial Manager

Interstate Hotels and Resorts
08.2011 - 03.2013

BComm - Accounting

UNISA
02.1983 - 11.1986

Matriculation - Accounting and Economics

Florida Park High School
01.1978 - 12.1982
Beverley Arnold