Dané Geldenhuys
Financial Accountant
Wellington,WC
Summary
As the youngest sibling of 5, I was quickly taught what hard work, determination, respect and kindness could add to one’s life. I believe that my love for accounting, business, people and making-a-difference is what makes me a unique person and passionate Accountant. I am a hard worker, driven, independent, time conscious team player and always open for positive adjustments and bettering the future. I work hard, but I also play hard. I am a nature lover and spend most of my free time hiking a new mountain trail with friends and family.
I matriculated from Eunice Girls High School (Bloemfontein) in 2013 and thereafter joined the University of The Free State in a BAccounting course. I decided to pursue my degree in Management Accounting (BCom Management Accounting) in 2015 which I graduated at Stellenbosch University in 2018. I started working at Kazang as an “Assistant Cost and Data Accountant” in January 2019. I was promoted to “Assistant Financial Accountant” in February 2021 for the Botswana accounting division. My role had many management aspects as well as the responsibility to oversee duties.
I started a new opportunity at Bosman Family Vineyards (Wellington) in March 2023. I am also currently in the process of nearing the goal to my CIMA qualification through SACOB (South African College of Business).
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Bosman Family Vineyards
03.2023 - Current
- Bank processing and reconciliation for five Cashbooks (ZAR/EUR/CAD/GBP/USD)
- Ensure accurate allocation of all receipts and payments on Sage Evolution (Local and International Payments)
- Monthly journal processing on Sage Evolution
- Foreign receipts to be confirmed on internet banking and payment of foreign invoices (FOREX)
- Daily loading of COD and monthly creditor payments on the bank (FNB) – first authorisation
- Review of ledger / trial balance of accounts processed
- Monthly reconciliation of intercompany loan accounts
- Assist with full audit file preparation and auditing enquiries
- Import exchange rates into Sage Evolution
- Issue invoices to clients on Sage Evolution
- File all necessary documents accurately (I have changed this system into an online filing platform since entering this role. The goal was to go paperless and ensure seamless internal systems)
- Management of full monthly creditors function (Approval of invoices, invoice capturing on Sage Evolution, preparation of creditor reconciliations and loading of payments on bank)
- Inspect age analysis on a regular basis to ensure suppliers are paid within agreed terms
- Management of monthly credit insurance for all foreign clients and submissions
- Monthly foreign creditors revaluation function on Sage Evolution
- The import of extra journals for bad debts and discount with approval
- Import of external point of sale (POS) invoices, payments, stock journals on Sage Evolution (wine and restaurant sales and payments)
- Ensure receipts and invoices are allocated to correct client with point of sales transaction imports
- Attend to enquiries from local and international debtors effectively
- Process discounts and marketing debit notes for international clients on Sage Evolution
- Collaborate with wine club regarding allocation of member invoices and receipts
- Inspection of tasting room (Wellington) and restaurant (Hermanus) sales via daily cash-ups, stock takes and spot checks
- Load export invoices on various EDI platforms for international clients
- Uploading of new inventory item prices/ new price lists
- Processing Bills-of-Materials for Bulk Wine on Sage Evolution
- Costing function and preparation of inventory sold pricing for local and international markets
- Full SAWIS function for all warehouse stock movement and monthly submission to SAWIS for two SVM's/warehouses
- Overview of warehouse transfers by staff on Sage Evolution Reports
- Full function and calculation of Excise Duty on DA260 and submission of payment
- Monthly Fairtrade reports and payments
- International portals and query management
- Ad hoc costing & pricing for decision making by MD and EXCO members
- Compilation of yearly bulk wine contracts
- Management of newly developed Commerce7 point of sales (POS system) integration with Sage Evolution for tasting room and restaurant
- Monthly Sage Intelligence Reporting
- Calculation of Royalties
- Currently training company employees on the company's ne financial system (Sage Intacct) on the following functions: AR/ AP/ Cash Management/ Inventory & Warehousing
Assistant Financial Accountant
Kazang, A Division of Mainstreet (Pty) Ltd
12.2018 - 02.2023
- International stock reconciliations for Zambia (ZMW – Zambian Kwacha)
- International recurring revenue calculation
- International reports and stats for EXCO and management
- Managed cashbooks for four international accounts (Bank Gaborone x 2, Barclays Bank of Botswana x 2)
- Assistance in yearly budget preparations
- Month-end preparation and posting of Sage Evolution journals
- Sales and Cost of Sales Analysis – Effects on product GP’s
- Monthly GP Analysis (RANDS and PULA)
- Monthly Botswana tax calculations
- Monthly Botswana and Namibia dashboards
- Monthly KPI dashboards
- Bank Charge calculations for three South African Banks
- Compiled monthly Botswana management accounts (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow + Notes) in RANDS and PULA
- Daily international Botswana cashflow (PULA)
- Daily loading and releasing of payments
- Botswana and Namibia Amortisations
- Reps and agents’ stock-take analysis
- Projected Income Statement for South Africa, Botswana and Namibia
- Margin testing of all products
- International loan reconciliations
- Forex payments (loading and releasing of payments)
- Conducted preparation for interim and yearly financial audit procedures
- Botswana salary overview and payroll analysis
- Overview and checking of yearly AFS
- Exposure to an 8-day month end
Education
Bachelor - Accounting
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa11-2014
Matric -
Eunice Girls High School
BloemfonteinBachelor - BCom Management Accounting
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial Accounting
Financial Reporting
Sage Evolution Sage Intacct
Sage Intelligent Reporting
Financial Software Training
Microsoft Office/Word/Advanced Excel
System development
Accountant training
Team collaboration
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Bosman Family Vineyards
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Financial Accountant
Kazang, A Division of Mainstreet (Pty) Ltd
12.2018 - 02.2023
Bachelor - BCom Management Accounting
Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
Bachelor - Accounting
University of The Free State
Matric -
Eunice Girls High School