CINDY STEYN

RETAIL STORE - R800M TURNOVER P.A

• Oversaw administrative & payroll function.
• Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based environment.
• Ensure implementation of internal audit controls to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
• Ensure audit compliance and handling of external audits
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
• Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.
• Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.
• Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
• Controlled R45M annual budget.
• Managed team of 12 finance professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Developed and transformed finance and operations team from transactional to analytical to provide enhanced business support.
• Collaborated with department heads to establish annual budgets, promoting fiscal responsibility.
• Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
• Ensure cash risk processes are in place and adhered to.
• Capital planning, implementing and cashflow integration.
• Ensuring best practices with regards to strategic buying (price, rates of sales, rebates & discounts, trading and terms)
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of stock takes (bi-annual per store) and reporting thereof.
• Investigate material hazards and shortages and implementation of strategy to mitigate risks.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP - PLANNING, DESIGNING, COSTING, DEVELOPMENT, RENTAL & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
• Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
• Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
• Performing month end closing activities & management statements.
• Audit accounts on monthly basis & daily transaction management.
• Manage accounts receivables and payables.
• Manage company's liabilities.
• Manage and keep company's fixed asset register.
• Identify and address account discrepancies.
• Report on financial projections.
• Implement policies to increase productivity and maximize profit.
• Respond to customer queries & problem solving.
• Review and process reimbursement.
• Effective management of Company's financial activities to ensure all operations is effective.
• Preparation and filling of VAT returns and VAT reconciliations.
• Preparation of company payroll and associated PAYE payments and returns.
• Ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles.
• Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.

CERTIFIED AUDITORS

• Auditing (IFRS for SME) of wide variety of entities
• Accounting function (daily, weekly, monthly) for clients.
• Compilations & analysis of financial statements and reporting.
• Independent reviews.
• Taxation (complete spectrum).
• Internal audit findings & recommendations.
• Individuals.
• Inspecting compliance with policy and IFRS requirements.