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Celeste Bonita Andries

Celeste Bonita Andries

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Summary

As a skilled and results-driven Financial Manager, I bring a wealth of experience in managing financial operations. With a strong background in accounting and financial analysis, I am committed to delivering accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting decision-making processes that drive business growth.


I have a proven track record of streamlining financial processes and reducing costs. My approach combines meticulous attention to detail with a deep understanding of the financial landscape, allowing me to anticipate challenges and provide practical solutions.


With a passion for numbers and a strategic mindset, I am dedicated to contributing to the financial success and sustainability of the organisations I work with.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Capital Harvest Proprietary Limited
2 2021 - Current
  • Compile monthly consolidated management accounts and conduct a comprehensive analysis comparing actuals to budgeted - and forecasting figures.
  • Assist the CFO in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
  • Compile separate and consolidated annual financial statements for all the entities within the group in accordance with IFRS and IFRS for SME.
  • In charge of managing and addressing any audit related questions of all the entities within the group.
  • The Capital Harvest group manage a debtors book close to R 2billion. I am in charge of performing the monthly reconciliation between the debtor balances, cash book movement, interest accrued and fees earned and resolving any discrepancies that might arise.
  • Review and sign of the daily cash reconciliation performed by the treasury manager.
  • Strategic management of the group of company's surplus cash resources to ensure they are invested in the most effective way to generate the highest possible returns.
  • Perform monthly VAT reconciliations and ensure timeous submissions of VAT201 returns.
  • Perform provisional tax calculations and submissions as well as annual tax returns.
  • Perform and submit the relevant submissions to the NCR.


CREDIT ANALYST

Capital Harvest Proprietary Limited
06.2017 - 02.2021
  • Analyse the financial performance, financial position and budgets of farming concerns in order to assess the creditworthiness of prospective and current clients.
  • Interpret cash flows and forecasted future financial trends to guide lending decisions.
  • Analyse the production information of various farming concerns and linking it with the financial performance of the company.
  • Make recommendations based on financial and production analysis.
  • Establishing securities to protect the interest of Capital Harvest Proprietary Limited's stakeholders against the effect of adverse unforeseen circumstances.
  • Monitored portfolio for signs of distress, initiating pre-emptive action when necessary.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Exceed (Cape Town) Incorporated
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Preparing annual financial statements of companies, trusts and individuals.
  • Liaising with external auditors as required.
  • Accurately and promptly processing documentation.
  • Preparing monthly management statements.
  • Completing and submitting VAT returns.
  • Completing and submitting EMP201 returns.
  • Completing and submitting midyear and annual EMP501 returns.
  • Processing monthly pay slips on VIP and Pastel Payroll.
  • Complete and submit tax returns for companies, trusts and individuals.
  • Preparing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

TRAINEE AUDITOR

Exceed (Cape Town) Incorporated
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Planning of an audits: This included the identification of risks as well as the identification and evaluation of internal controls and analytical procedures.
  • Execution of an audit: Substantial testing and evaluation of all audit areas, as well as the evaluation and testing of internal controls.
  • Finalisation of audits: Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SME, tax calculations, evaluating and interpreting current financial position as well as audit results.
  • Completing and submitting numerous tax returns of companies, trusts and individuals.

Education

APC Board Exam -

SAICA
04.2001 -

ITC Board Exam -

SAICA
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma - Applied Accounting Science -

UNISA
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma - Advance Accounting Science -

UNISA
04.2001 -

Bcomm Financial Accounting -

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
04.2001 -

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Pastel Partner

Pastel Payroll

VIP Payroll

Caseware

Forecasting

Account reconciliations

References

  • Faans Roos, Chief financial officer, Capital Harvest (Pty) Ltd, (021) 886 7030
  • Albert Smith, Head of credit, Capital Harvest (Pty) Lt, (021) 886 7030
  • Elias Masilela, Chairman, Capital Harvest (Pty) Ltd, 082 465 7939

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8809070122086
  • Ethnicity: Coloured
  • Dependents: 2
  • Health Status: Good
  • Criminal Record: None
  • Date of Birth: 09/07/88
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code B
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

CREDIT ANALYST

Capital Harvest Proprietary Limited
06.2017 - 02.2021

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Exceed (Cape Town) Incorporated
01.2015 - 09.2016

TRAINEE AUDITOR

Exceed (Cape Town) Incorporated
01.2011 - 12.2014

APC Board Exam -

SAICA
04.2001 -

ITC Board Exam -

SAICA
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma - Applied Accounting Science -

UNISA
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma - Advance Accounting Science -

UNISA
04.2001 -

Bcomm Financial Accounting -

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
04.2001 -

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Capital Harvest Proprietary Limited
2 2021 - Current

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