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Cuthbert Seyana

Cuthbert Seyana

Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Manager /Senior Management Accountant

Managing Advancing Wealth Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current
  • Performing financial reporting, tax planning and financial management for over 20 company accounts
  • Training new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Staff timesheet reviews, performance appraisals and payroll administration
  • Addressing clients' concerns promptly and professionally, adopting holistic and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Managing daily practice operations to optimize meeting scheduling, client business operations management, and billing functions.
  • Facilitating communication between staff members and clients' admin staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Assessing clients' business processes and procedures for compliance with SARS, and the companies act regulations.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to suggest and implement efficiency-enhancing initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management to guide strategic decisionmaking.
  • Enhancing financial accuracy by streamlining account reconciliation processes and reducing month-end closing times.
  • Preparing thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
  • Performing financial administration for over 20 company accounts.

Accountant Consultant

FlowTech Engineering Pty Ltd
08.2020 - Current
  • Company secretarial: Handling all CIPC, UIF, workmen's compensation
  • Capturing and reconciling bank statements.
  • Preparation and submission of VAT, payroll taxes, and income tax returns.
  • Processing journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
  • Compiling debtors' and creditors' age analysis statements.
  • Liaising with SARS on behalf of the company
  • Complete annual reconciliations VAT, Fixed Assets reconciliations, debtors, creditors
  • Financial reporting tax planning
  • Annual financial statements preparation
  • Advising the director on financial best practices, helping him make informed decisions about their businesses'' future directions.

Accounting Consultant

Managing Advancing Wealth Pty Ltd
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Capturing Bank Statements and complete Bank reconciliation for Clients.
  • Processing reconciling journals for different clients as per specific requests (offsets/ royalties/ Discounts).
  • Preparation of debtors and creditors schedules for different clients.
  • Preparation and submission of V.A.T returns to SARS for the company's clients.
  • Preparation and submission of personal income tax
  • Preparation of management accounts reports for clients.
  • Complete annual reconciliations before preparation of AFS (Trial Balance, Fixed assets reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, VAT Reconciliation and EMP501 Reconciliation).
  • Preparation of AFS on draftworx and submission for ITR14 for various clients.
  • Income tax returns submission.
  • Handling all SARS correspondence, payment allocation and disputes on behalf of the clients.

Demand Creation Specialist (Twizza Account)

Executrac Retail Information Solutions Pty Ltd
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Processing customers' purchases orders and invoicing
  • Distribution of advertising and marketing points of sales (POS) activations
  • Shelf-Space negotiation
  • Overseeing smooth run of sales promotions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Optimized inventory management, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
  • Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions.
  • Restructured customer service process, ensuring quicker response times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate issue resolution.

Retail Trade Surveyor-CCBSA Account

Executrac Retail Information Solutions Pty Ltd
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Assessing Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) beverages market consumption trends.
  • Offering training and support to new employees
  • Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
  • Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
  • Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD, SurvCAD and CADD interfaces.
  • Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas for improvement in processes and equipment usage.

Bookkeeper

S.T.K Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd
10.2015 - 11.2016
  • Signing of Proof of Deliveries (PODs) for projects material from Johannesburg City Power.
  • Authorization of material issuing to Electricians
  • Preparing and Processing Electronic Transfers and Payments.
  • Maintaining and updating the company's assets register.
  • Projects management and follow up on work in progress.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Loans Officer

Taroth Investment Microfinance Pty Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2015
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate loan products for their needs, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Meticulously reviewed applicant documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to submission for underwriting approval.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal and state regulations throughout the loan origination process.
  • Conducted thorough credit analysis to minimize risk exposure for the financial institution.
  • Monitored loan repayments and followed up on delinquent accounts, minimizing non-performing assets.

Accounting Clerk Internship

Manica Zimbabwe Ltd.
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Invoicing and Billing.
  • Updating the Debtors Ledger.
  • Reconciling the vendors statements with payables
  • Assisting in Preparation of Subcontractors' Payment Schedules.
  • Negotiation of trucks allocation with sub-contractors.
  • Pricing Negotiation with Subcontractors for local freight forwarding routes.
  • Freight tracking.
  • Updating the branch asset register

Education

Advanced Diploma In Management Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
United Kingdom
12.2019

B. Com Honors Business Management - Finance

Midlands State University
Zimbabwe
05.2014

Skills

  • Financial Accounting and Taxation
  • Costing and Management and Accounting
  • Client consulting
  • Risk and Data Analysis
  • Sales and Negotiation
  • Clean Class 4 International Drivers’ License (code 10)
  • Computer Proficiency: -Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Xero Accounting, QuickBooks, Zoho Books and Draftworx
  • Workflow management
  • Staff management
  • Continuous improvement

Languages

English fully bilingual
IsiZulu fully bilingual
Sotho professional working proficiency
Shona native

References

Imraan, Wajooden (CA)SA, Managing Director, imraanmaw@gmail.com, +27 82 205 57080, Managing Advancing Wealth Pty Ltd

Tangai Maworere , Managing Director, tangai@flowtechengineering.co.za,+27 71 959 2323, Flowtech Engineering Pty Ltd

Certification

  • Zoho Books Certified Professional License - 2023-Current
  • Xero Certified Adviser Partner - 2021-Current
  • CIMA Confidence in the Workplace Leadership programme

Timeline

Practice Manager /Senior Management Accountant

Managing Advancing Wealth Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Accounting Consultant

Managing Advancing Wealth Pty Ltd
06.2022 - 07.2023

Accountant Consultant

FlowTech Engineering Pty Ltd
08.2020 - Current

Demand Creation Specialist (Twizza Account)

Executrac Retail Information Solutions Pty Ltd
05.2019 - 05.2022

Retail Trade Surveyor-CCBSA Account

Executrac Retail Information Solutions Pty Ltd
03.2019 - 04.2019

Bookkeeper

S.T.K Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd
10.2015 - 11.2016

Loans Officer

Taroth Investment Microfinance Pty Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2015

Accounting Clerk Internship

Manica Zimbabwe Ltd.
08.2012 - 07.2013

Advanced Diploma In Management Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

B. Com Honors Business Management - Finance

Midlands State University

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