Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Ee Aa Status
Core Competencies
Languages
Work Preference
Software
Interests
Timeline
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Kesentseng Martha Mahlangu

Bookkeepper
Centurion,GP

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented financial administrator with over 10 years of experience in accounting and office administration. Proficient in bookkeeping processes, financial reporting, and VAT compliance. Adept at managing reconciliations, preparing management accounts, and ensuring accuracy in financial data using systems such as Pastel. Multilingual and highly organized, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
2012
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Schematech (Pty) Ltd

Financial Administrator
09.2014 - Current

Job overview

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  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
  • Improved tax preparation efficiency, organized and reviewed all relevant financial documents.
  • Assisted with cost reduction by identifying unnecessary expenses through detailed financial analysis.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by performing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.

Phemo Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems

Administrator
03.2013 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Organized events, prepared tenders, and managed invoices
  • Processed quotes, petty cash, and supplier payments
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and general office administration

Pollymaggoo

Administrative Assistant
01.2009 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • Handled confidential documents, prepared invoices, and reconciled petty cash
  • Ordered office supplies and coordinated company travel
  • Assisted the accountant with remittances and cashbook maintenance

Education

University of South Africa (UNISA)

NQF 5 CIS 1 University Diploma from Financial Accounting, Management Information Systems, General Principles of Law

Liberty Community School

Senior Certificate from Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, and English

Skills

Accounts payable management

Ee Aa Status

Female

Core Competencies

Pastel Accounting, Cashbook systems, VAT submissions, reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, Filing, procurement, document preparation, Tswana, Zulu, English, Afrikaans, Sotho-Southern, Effective communication, client liaison, teamwork

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Software

Pastel

Excel

Interests

Maintaining a healthy balance between physical wellness and professional growth

Timeline

Financial Administrator

Schematech (Pty) Ltd
09.2014 - Current

Administrator

Phemo Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
03.2013 - 08.2014

Administrative Assistant

Pollymaggoo
01.2009 - 10.2012

Liberty Community School

Senior Certificate from Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, and English
01.2004

University of South Africa (UNISA)

NQF 5 CIS 1 University Diploma from Financial Accounting, Management Information Systems, General Principles of Law
01.2012
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