Sage Accounting
GUGU MASILELA
Finance Administrator
Pretoria
Summary
Results - driven Finance Administrator with experience in managing accounts payable and receivable. A Detailed oriented team player with strong organizational skills and well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Administrator
Motagane Chem Works
Pretoria
12.2018 - Current
- Produced reports outlining latest financial information for example; expenses, income and outstanding balances
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data
- Developed comprehensive financial forecasts, enabling leadership to make informed decisions on resource allocation and investments.
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets, aligning financial strategies with company goals.
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of financial statements to stakeholders. E.g. all clients receive invoices by 1st of every month
- Boosted department efficiency by implementing automated systems for expense tracking and invoice processing.
- Managed a team of administrators fostering a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and development. E.g. managed assisted with training of new two recruits
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by negotiating favorable terms with vendors, optimizing cash flow management. E.g. assist in negotiations of new product rates
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes. E.g. created a monthly report that keeps track of all orders placed, invoiced and paid.
- Simplified complex financial data into easily digestible reports for senior management review and decision-making.
- Analyzed variances between actual expenses and budget projections, providing insights for future planning adjustments.
- Reduced budget discrepancies through meticulous monitoring and reconciliation of financial records.
Finance Clerk
SKG Properties
Centurion
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients
- Maintained and supported effective records management in both hardcopy and digital formats
- Drafted and uploaded concise journal entries into accounting software systems
- Payment allocation
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost effective supply of services and materials
- Follow up on overdue invoices and collection of outstanding payments
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
Consultant (Call Centre Environment)
First National Bank
Centurion
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
- Provide product and service information to customers
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements
- Data capturing
- Ensure that business process documents are updated.
Data Administrator (Contract)
Medical Services Organization
Woodmead
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Processing Injuries on duty claims for public Hospitals
- Data capturing
- Ensure that business process documents are updated
- Created and organized filing system to manage department documents
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information.
Education
Bachelor of Political Sciences in International Studies - Political Sciences and International Relations
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2012 - 05.2016
Basic Bookkeeping -
South African Business College
(Online) 10.2019 - 05.2019
Financial Management -
South African Business College
(Online) 11.2019 - 05.2019
Skills
Attention to Detail
undefinedReferences
Available upon request
Software
Sage Evolution
Timeline
Financial Management -
South African Business College
11.2019 - 05.2019
Basic Bookkeeping -
South African Business College
10.2019 - 05.2019
Finance Administrator
Motagane Chem Works
12.2018 - Current
Finance Clerk
SKG Properties
09.2017 - 11.2018
Consultant (Call Centre Environment)
First National Bank
11.2016 - 08.2017
Data Administrator (Contract)
Medical Services Organization
06.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Political Sciences in International Studies - Political Sciences and International Relations
University of Pretoria
01.2012 - 05.2016
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