Dale Adams
8 Bradford Close,Parkland,Cape Town
Summary
Assistant Accountant with extensive experience in the fishery and logistics sectors. Proven ability to deliver accurate financial data while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, SAP FI, MM, Assets, and GL enhance efficiency in financial reporting. Committed to supporting organizational financial objectives through meticulous attention to detail and quick adaptability to new software.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
CCS LOGISTICS GROUP
Cape Town
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee capital expenditure budget and fixed asset additions, ensuring accurate month-end capitalization.
- Maintained fixed asset register while coordinating with maintenance teams on capex projects.
- Ensured assets were tagged upon capitalization and updated in fixed asset register.
- Consolidated capital expenditure carry forward and cancellations at year-end.
- Uploaded business proposals for capital expenditure budget considerations.
- Conducted asset verification across sits and reported findings for review.
- Prepared daily and weekly cash forecasts while liaising with treasury department.
- Managed petty cash reporting and supported business replenishment needs.
- Oversee the Opex schedule and the monthly schedule for major maintenance and routine maintenance.
- Monthly profit center analysis (income statement) reporting with commentary.
Accounts Clerk
CCS LOGISTICS GROUP
Cape Town
06.2016 - 07.2022
- Captured all journals into JDE General Ledger system to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Processed intercompany invoices and receipts within JDE/Debtors module for seamless transactions.
- Analyzed and prepared monthly turnover reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated completion of monthly intercompany balance confirmations for Oceana, ensuring compliance.
- Managed weekly staff loan applications and facilitated payments through payroll department.
- Prepared monthly staff loan reconciliation schedules for management packs across all companies.
- Served as petty cash custodian, maintaining accurate records for Head Office transactions.
- Executed material management tasks by creating purchase orders and processing goods receipt.
Accounts Payable Clerk
DIAMOND'S DISCOUNT LIQUOR (PTY) LTD
Cape Town
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Reconciled supplier accounts and recorded all invoices in Pastel for manager approval.
- Processed payments on FNB, securing authorization from Financial Manager.
- Managed monthly rental, Telkom, municipality accounts, Absa Fleet Statement, security accounts, and consumables for 30 stores.
- Reported on variances to maintain financial accuracy across all accounts.
- Administered petty cash for all stores and ensured proper distribution.
- Assisted Bookkeeper with fixed asset register and manual sales input for debtors department.
- Handled ad hoc tasks including sorting and distributing post to various departments.
- Supported Debtors and Creditors departments as needed based on managerial requests.
Finance Administrator
Blastrite (Pty) Ltd.
Cape Town
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Administered Telkom accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
- Managed inventory processes, capturing variances and reporting to branches.
- Maintained up-to-date listings of all company vehicles, trailers, and forklifts.
- Ensured vehicle licensing was current and renewed promptly.
- Oversaw fuel card management, including limits and reconciliation.
- Facilitated sale of company vehicles, maximizing return on assets.
- Proactively contacted debtors to ensure timely collections.
- Assisted creditors administrator by capturing supplier invoices and preparing reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
MANCOSA
Cape Town05-2024
Short Course - Business principles and practices
STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL
Cape Town01-2019
N.Dip - Internal Auditing Accounting and Finance
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Gauteng, South Africa06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management Programme
Wits Business School
Johannesburg,South Africa 07-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Journal entries and reconciliations
- Expense management
- Effective communication skills
- SAP financial and materials management
- Fixed asset and intercompany transactions
- Accruals and prepayments management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 9th of January 1989
- Nationality: South African
Driving License
Code B
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Rugby
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
CCS LOGISTICS GROUP
07.2022 - Current
Accounts Clerk
CCS LOGISTICS GROUP
06.2016 - 07.2022
Accounts Payable Clerk
DIAMOND'S DISCOUNT LIQUOR (PTY) LTD
03.2013 - 07.2014
Finance Administrator
Blastrite (Pty) Ltd.
03.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
MANCOSA
Short Course - Business principles and practices
STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL
N.Dip - Internal Auditing Accounting and Finance
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management Programme
Wits Business School
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