CARLA KRAFT
Accountant
Rustenburg
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner at Educational Centre
Unique Academy (Self)
09.2013 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of our center, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Create education solutions and programs to effectively improve our students.
- 75 students at a time.
Senior Finance Manager
Barloworld Automotive
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Enhanced internal controls by implementing strict compliance procedures and conducting regular audits.
- Streamlined month-end close process through automation initiatives that increased data accuracy while reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Managed the financial planning process, resulting in more accurate forecasting and informed decision making.
- Developed policies and procedures for cash management, optimizing working capital usage and reducing borrowing needs.
Financial Accountant
Consolidate Power Projects
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
- Input financial data and produced reports using ACCPAC
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
EMERSON NETWORK POWER
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Increased department efficiency with the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in reduced manual workload.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop accurate forecasts and budgets, driving informed business decisions.
- Participated in system implementations and upgrades, ensuring seamless transition with minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Super user on the move between old system (SAP) and new system ACCPAC
- Worked cross-border with American and European counterparts, employees and management.
Education
Bachelor Degree of Accountancy - CIMA - COST ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSATY OF POTCHEFSTROOM
POTCHEFSTROOM 01.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
Business Management
Customer Relations
Labor Relations
Budget Administration
Advanced financial analysis
Cash Flow Management
Budgeting and financial management
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Data inputting
Financial Reporting
Accounting and bookkeeping
OFFICE - Software programs (Excel, word, HTML, Powerpoint)
Timeline
Bachelor Degree of Accountancy - CIMA - COST ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSATY OF POTCHEFSTROOM
01.2024 - 12.2024
Owner at Educational Centre
Unique Academy (Self)
09.2013 - Current
Senior Finance Manager
Barloworld Automotive
08.2011 - 08.2013
Financial Accountant
Consolidate Power Projects
04.2010 - 07.2011
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
EMERSON NETWORK POWER
02.2008 - 03.2010