Clement Andre Le Court De Billot

Highly experienced Bookkeeper and Accountant with a proven track record of managing day-to-day financial operations across multiple industries, including mobile phone import/export, property sales and management, automotive dealerships, and tech repair services in both Dubai and South Africa. Trusted financial partner to business owners, auditors, and staff, with comprehensive responsibility for financial oversight, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple entities across UAE and South Africa, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Oversaw property management accounting for over 30 rental properties, including tenant placement, lease management, rent collection, and maintenance coordination.
• Handled VAT, PAYE, provisional tax submissions, and monthly statutory compliance across both jurisdictions.
• Prepared financial statements, working papers, and reports for auditors and external stakeholders in South Africa and Dubai.
• Supported individual tax submissions for employees, family, and associates, ensuring timely and compliant filings.
• Led accounting operations for a car dealership during startup, and played a key role as project manager during dealership setup and launch.
• Reconciled cash, credit, fixed assets, and accruals while maintaining accurate depreciation schedules and asset registers.
• Implemented accounting software systems, improving reporting accuracy, month-end close efficiency, and data integrity.
• Monitored cash flow and optimized liquidity to meet operational obligations and support investment decisions.
• Improved collection processes to reduce outstanding receivables and negotiated vendor terms to cut costs and improve payment cycles.
• Collaborated with auditors during annual audits, facilitating smooth processes through well-documented and organized financial records.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory and tax requirements, staying current with legislation in both the UAE and South Africa.
• Trained new team members and provided ongoing mentorship on accounting best practices and internal procedures.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully managed financial records and compliance for companies across five industries and two countries.
• Reduced month-end close cycle by streamlining processes and automating reporting tasks.
• Played a pivotal role in launching a new automotive dealership, from procurement to operational readiness.
• Identified and executed significant cost-saving measures through vendor negotiations and tax optimization.
• Maintained 100% accuracy in reconciliation and reporting for multiple companies simultaneously.