Sage
Kim Maree
Cape Town, South Africa
Summary
Accomplished Accounting Support professional committed to helping businesses achieve financial success. Meticulous with advanced accounting, and software experience. Successful at maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity, keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent, focused detail-oriented and tech-savvy. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Clerk
AFRICA ONLINE RETAIL, PTY LTD t/a LOOT.CO.ZA
Cape Town
01.2021 - Current
- Followed best practices for managing large quantities of personal financial information, fostering data security and integrity.
- Simplified data and earnings information for finance director.
- Maintained and supported effective records management in both hardcopy and digital formats.
- Drafted invoices in excess of R1m in monthly company transactions.
- Managed and approved customer transactions simultaneously on various payment platforms.
- Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
- Interacted with personnel on all Management levels and departments as well as external stakeholders, effectively building lasting relationships.
- Evaluated office processes, making suggestions to improve efficiency.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Reconciled Merchant Accounts.
Lecturer
TSIBA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Cape Town
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
Financial Accountant
GB TURNKEY PROJECTS (PTY) LTD
Cape Town
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Calculated and set up monthly and bi-weekly subcontractor payments in line with job completion percentage.
- Reconciled Cashbooks.
- Process monthly journals
- Maintaining updated Invoice list
- Handling Telephone and Email queries
- Managed Petty Cash
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Provided clerical support to all accounting professionals in department.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
Office Manager
CD Binningtons (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Private Banker
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Established new accounts for high net worth individuals and serviced existing accounts to maximize revenue.
- Developed tailored solutions to meet individual banking needs.
- Helped clients protect assets through variety of strategies.
- Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks and updating customer personal information in database.
- Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Highlighted values and educated clients on Transactional, Savings and investment financial products.
- Oversaw total portfolio worth in excess of R80m.
- Guided clients through compiling important financial histories and documentation for evaluation.
KYC Analyst
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted KYC formality reports on questionable accounts and transactions.
- Adjusted end-to-end KYC process needs to align with workforce capabilities.
- Researched and interpreted corporate documentation to determine business and ownership structure.
- Facilitated communication with onboarding team to gather information and onboarding documentation.
- Partnered with client-facing teams to collect legal documents and associated information for regulatory and internal policies.
- Determined customer risk ratings based on analysis and research findings.
- Prepared high-risk reviews with results and recommendations for customer onboarding, closure and retention.
- Supported KYC processes for prospective and existing customers.
- Conducted thorough reviews for high risk clients based on stratified risk level guidelines.
- Reviewed new prospect KYC documents to meet requirements and determine business model risk.
Transactional Banker
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Served as point of contact between clients and Private Banker.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, diary management and managing documentation.
- Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
Financial Statements Accountant
KLEINWORTBENSON FUND ADMINISTRATORS
Cape Town
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Input financial data and produced Management Accounts using Excel.
- Prepared Interim and Annual Financial Statements for hedge funds under administration.
- Liaised and handled audit queries.
Financial Administrator
INVESTMENT DATA SERVICES GROUP
Cape Town
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Applied Interpretation and application of IFRS, in preparation of annual financial statements for hedge funds, private equity funds and other entities under administration
- Prepare bank/cash reconciliation
- Perform bid/ask adjustments processing Journal entries to trial balance
- Liaising with auditors and clients of hedge funds
- Interpretation and application of relevant accounting principles such as SA GAAP and IFRS, and ensuring adequate treatment and disclosure of securities
- Maintained a high level of integrity and ethical standards
- Prepared interim annual financial statements for hedge funds and other entities under administration
Audit Clerk
PKF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISORS
Cape town
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Verified calculations to minimize accounting errors and keep records compliant with International Financial Reporting standards.
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
- Reviewed client's operating systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Education
National Diploma - Financial Information Systems
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OFTECHNOLOGY
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2004 - 12.2007
National Certificate - Financial Markets And Instruments
Academy of Financial Markets
Randburg, Gauteng 02.2012 - 12.2012
Advanced Diploma - Finance
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2015 - 04.2017
Skills
Intermediate Excel Skillsundefined
Software
Caseware
Microsoft Excel
Slack
Quickbooks
Timeline
Lecturer
TSIBA BUSINESS SCHOOL
08.2021 - 12.2021
Finance Clerk
AFRICA ONLINE RETAIL, PTY LTD t/a LOOT.CO.ZA
01.2021 - Current
Financial Accountant
GB TURNKEY PROJECTS (PTY) LTD
10.2019 - 02.2020
Office Manager
CD Binningtons (Pty) Ltd
03.2019 - 05.2021
Private Banker
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2017 - 01.2018
KYC Analyst
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
08.2015 - 12.2016
Advanced Diploma - Finance
University of The Western Cape
02.2015 - 04.2017
Transactional Banker
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
10.2012 - 08.2015
Financial Statements Accountant
KLEINWORTBENSON FUND ADMINISTRATORS
05.2012 - 10.2012
National Certificate - Financial Markets And Instruments
Academy of Financial Markets
02.2012 - 12.2012
Financial Administrator
INVESTMENT DATA SERVICES GROUP
10.2010 - 05.2012
Audit Clerk
PKF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISORS
02.2008 - 10.2010
National Diploma - Financial Information Systems
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OFTECHNOLOGY
02.2004 - 12.2007
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