Ilse Janse Van Vuuren
Meyerton
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Accountant
DMS Powders (Pty) Ltd
Meyerton
05.2006 - Current
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations and other related tasks.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Engaged external collaborators for audit completion
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for management review.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Monitored foreign exchange rates and hedged currency exposures as needed.
- Collaborated with finance team members to develop cash forecasting models for budgeting purposes.
- Assisted with preparing periodic reports such as quarterly balance sheets or income statements.
- Preparation of VAT201 and filing of return on SARS e-filing.
- Prepare working papers for monthly GST returns and Lesotho VAT.
- Calculation and payment of agent's commission.
- Prepare claim forms for credit card entries and input expenses into the ERP system.
Business Administrator
DMS Powders (Pty) Ltd
Meyerton
11.2001 - 04.2006
- Reconciled discrepancies between bank statements and internal accounting records.
- Reduced accounting errors by revising financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
- Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
- Prepared monthly statements for customers and sent out reminder notices when necessary.
- Provided support on audits of accounts receivable by gathering requested information from internal systems.
- Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
Education
BCOMM Accounting
Randse Afrikaanse University (RAU)
Johannesburg, South AfricaSkills
- Budgeting support
- Report Preparation
- Cash Flow Management
- Aging balance monitoring
- Account Reconciliation
- Debt management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Self-Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Management Accountant
DMS Powders (Pty) Ltd
05.2006 - Current
Business Administrator
DMS Powders (Pty) Ltd
11.2001 - 04.2006
BCOMM Accounting
Randse Afrikaanse University (RAU)
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