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Georgia Stuart

Financial Accountant
City of Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced finance professional with 3 years in Retail (FMCG) and Real Estate (Property) sectors. Skilled in financial reporting and analysis, ensuring strong financial stewardship and supporting operational teams. Passionate about bridging finance and operations, turning data into actionable insights for business growth. Seeking to expand expertise in financial analysis in the retail sector, contributing to customer-centric businesses. Thrives in mentorship-focused environments that prioritize continuous improvement and work-life balance. Open to connecting with like-minded professionals passionate about financial analysis, operational collaboration, and sustainable business success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Accountant

Reinforcing Steel Contractors (Pty) Ltd
Midrand
06.2024 - Current
  • Manage full accounting cycles from cashbook to trial balance and balance sheet, delivering accurate, timely financial records.
  • Maintain optimal cash flow positions.
  • Capture and process all approved payments, ensuring creditor terms are met and municipal accounts are proactively followed up.
  • Maintain strong balance sheet controls, including inter-company loans, accruals, capital WIP, statutory accounts and investment reconciliations.
  • Prepare and issue debtor invoices for rentals, recoveries and management fees.
  • Prepare VAT submissions fully reconciled to tax statements, compute and submit income tax computations in line with statutory deadlines.
  • Compile consolidated and standalone management accounts, plus detailed portfolio analyses to inform operational and investment decisions.
  • Develop annual budgets and forecasts, providing a financial roadmap aligned to business objectives.
  • Build financial models to evaluate real estate development opportunities, assessing feasibility, return metrics and associated risks.
  • Support in the preparation of annual financial statements across entities, and liaise with financial auditors to achieve timely sign-off.

Financial Manager

Mulbarton Family Store (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
  • Implemented a comprehensive employee training program on basic bookkeeping to upskill the team and increase staff efficiency.
  • Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Utilized CaseWare to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Collaborated with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely filing of all required documents, minimizing the risk of costly penalties or audits.
  • Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
  • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with Managing Director.
  • Manage a team of 4 - 6 finance professionals across 8 trading entities in the property, restaurant franchise and retail franchise industries.

Financial Accountant & Data Analyst

Mulbarton Family Store (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Utilized keen attention to detail when reviewing transaction records, identifying and correcting errors to ensure the highest level of financial accuracy.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely processing.
  • Ensured timely payments to vendors, maintaining strong relationships and facilitating smooth transactions.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis in accordance with IFRS from SME's
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, supporting overall business decision making.
  • Supported annual budget planning process, providing historical data analysis and projections for future expenses.
  • Provided actionable insights through comprehensive reports and dashboards, supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Presented findings to executive leadership teams through concise presentations, influencing future strategy development.

Audit Consultant

SNG Grant Thornton
Pretoria
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assist in office administration and client communication
  • Identify major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures
  • Demonstrate an understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors
  • Prepare, analyze and verify annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition
  • Review clients' systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud
  • Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Determine financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources
  • Identify audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.

Trainee Accountant

SNG Grant Thornton
Pretoria
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors
  • Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition
  • Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload
  • Reviewed clients' systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud
  • Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources
  • Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.

Accounting Bookkeeper

Pick n Pay Mulbarton Family Store
Johannesburg
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assisted in the migration to Xero accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments
  • Supported operations by communicating with suppliers, filing documents and managing data
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals for purposes of management accounts reporting
  • Organized and carried out efficient month-end and year-end processes
  • Enhanced accounting system efficiency and effectiveness through streamlining the creditors reconciliation process and assisting in the automation of monthly management reporting
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly
  • Analyzed figures, postings and documents to maintain accounting program accuracy.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting

UNISA
04.2001 -

BIDA Certification - Business Intelligence Data Analyst (BIDA)

Corporate Finance Institute
Online
04.2001 -

Bachelor's degree in Accounting - Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management and Taxation

University of Johannesburg
01.2014 - 01.2017

Skills

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Planning Budgeting & Forecasting

Working Capital Management

Tax preparation

Financial statement preparation

Team building and leadership

Certification

SAICA Articles Training - SAICA AGA(SA)

Software

Xero

Syspro

Re-Leased

Caseware

MS Excel - Advanced

Power BI - Beginner

Timeline

Financial Accountant

Reinforcing Steel Contractors (Pty) Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Financial Manager

Mulbarton Family Store (Pty) Ltd
10.2022 - 05.2024

Financial Accountant & Data Analyst

Mulbarton Family Store (Pty) Ltd
05.2022 - 10.2022

Audit Consultant

SNG Grant Thornton
01.2022 - 04.2022

Trainee Accountant

SNG Grant Thornton
01.2019 - 12.2021

Accounting Bookkeeper

Pick n Pay Mulbarton Family Store
03.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor's degree in Accounting - Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management and Taxation

University of Johannesburg
01.2014 - 01.2017

Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting

UNISA
04.2001 -

BIDA Certification - Business Intelligence Data Analyst (BIDA)

Corporate Finance Institute
04.2001 -

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