Juanita Strydom

• Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
• Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance.
• Organizing, sorting, and monitoring all financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Preparing and distributing essential financial documents such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Accountable for overseeing the complete accounting function across a portfolio of 36 entities, including financial reporting, compliance, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project cost and cash flow reports on a weekly and monthly basis, providing stakeholders with accurate financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
• Optimized cash flow management, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs without compromising investment opportunities.

• Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes regarding growth opportunities and resource allocation.
• Managed 10 team members.
• Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
• Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.
• Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
• Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.
• Developed strategic plan for sale of group assets.
• Contributed to effective hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best candidate to leadership.
• Collaborated with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely filing of all required documents, minimizing the risk of costly penalties or audits.
• Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based environment.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
• Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
• Developed and maintained a comprehensive fixed and leased asset register, ensuring accurate tracking, classification, and reporting of assets in compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements

Monthly Accounting & Client Management:

• Managed full bookkeeping function for multiple clients, including bank statement processing and invoicing
• Prepared monthly management accounts and conducted client meetings to review financial performance
• Submitted VAT201 and EMP201 returns to SARS and handled commission calculations for manufacturing clients
• Processed payroll using Sage for various entities and managed online banking transactions
• Performed account reconciliations (loan, customer, supplier) and posted intercompany journals
• Prepared weekly cash flow reports and ensured accurate month-end close-off procedures

Annual Financial Statements (AFS) Preparation:

• Compiled year-end trial balances and imported data into Draftworx for AFS generation
• Balanced bank and tax accounts to supporting documentation and posted year-end journals
• Reconciled VAT and salary accounts, maintained fixed asset registers, and calculated depreciation
• Mapped accounts to appropriate categories and ensured all required notes were reflected in AFS
• Submitted draft financial statements to management for review and sign-off

Served as an EXCO member, contributing to strategic planning, financial decision-making, and operational execution across the business
• Oversaw full financial management for multiple entities, including direct supervision of a team of four employees
• Managed weekly invoicing, debtor and creditor reconciliations, and foreign currency bank reconciliations to the general ledger
• Liaised with clients and attorneys regarding debt collection and legal actions, ensuring accurate documentation and communication
• Monitored daily banking activity, processed transactions in Pastel, and maintained accurate allocation of incoming payments
• Executed FOREX trades for international client funds via Standard Bank platform
• Oversaw payroll processing and release across entities, including journal entries and banking platform management
• Prepared weekly cash flow forecasts, monthly financial report packs, campaign P&L reports, and presented insights to the Board of Directors
• Supported financial modelling and annual budgeting processes in collaboration with senior management
• Filed EMP201 and VAT201 returns via SARS eFiling, ensuring ETI compliance and resolving VAT refund queries
Finalized trial balances for AFS and audit, liaised with auditors, and managed IT14 tax submissions
• Maintained statutory records including share registers, shareholder agreements, and meeting minutes
• Handled ad hoc compliance matters and contributed to cross-entity financial projects

• Oversaw full operations of the Debtors Department, managing a team of six and implementing systems and procedures from the ground up
• Maintained control over debtor invoicing, statements, reconciliations, and collections across a book value of R50 million
• Liaised with clients and legal counsel regarding overdue accounts, preparing documentation for legal action where necessary
• Ensured daily cash book updates, receipting, and reconciliation of pay-in slips by the Cash Book Clerk
• Released incoming funds via FNB E-Forex and accurately allocated payments to debtor accounts
• Managed monthly reporting: age analysis, commission schedules, turnover reports, and reconciliation of sales reports across divisions
• Imported invoices and credit notes from Telnet to AJS, and processed intercompany journals to ensure balanced transactions

• Prepared monthly financial reports and debtor reconciliations for the Financial Manager and Board of Directors
• Supported budgeting and forecasting through detailed receivables analysis and commentary on overdue accounts.
• Delivered weekly updates to senior management on debtor performance and risk exposure.
• Ensured compliance with company targets and guidelines for outstanding debtors and client engagement.
• Resolved client and internal queries efficiently, maintaining high standards of service and accuracy
  
  

• Led full finance operations for PTY division, managing cross-functional teams including Creditors Clerks, Debt Collectors, Finance Administrators, and Assistants
• Oversaw all debtor and creditor functions, including reconciliations, invoicing, collections, and payment processing across multiple platforms (Pastel Evolution, CCA, FNB E-Forex)
• Chaired weekly ex-gratia panel meetings, approved reimbursements, and ensured timely release of payments and documentation
• Directed validation and reconciliation processes, ensuring accurate import of supplier invoices and overheads into accounting systems
• Monitored daily cashbook updates, petty cash, credit card statements, and insurer invoicing; ensured correct allocation of C-Sure payments
• Supervised debt collection activities, set performance targets, resolved escalated queries, and maintained accurate client communication records
• Managed C-Sure invoicing and validations, coordinated with Santam for payment processing, and ensured resolution of outstanding queries within SLA
• Released all PTY finance payments, verifying documentation, bank uploads, and system alignment
• Delivered weekly and monthly management reports including age analysis, income summaries, service provider reconciliations, and debt collection performance
• Prepared and reviewed monthly financial reports, journal entries, allocations, and petty cash journals
• Supported Financial Manager with budgeting, financial modelling, and strategic projects.
• Attended EXCO meetings and contributed to high-level financial planning and reporting.
• Played a key role in the transition from Pastel Partner to Pastel Evolution, ensuring seamless system migration and process integration