Kyra Beukes

Work History

VAT IT

Johannesburg

03.2024 - Current

Implemented cost allocation methodologies for better understanding departmental and branch expenses within the group and driving accountability within the organization.
Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies in workflows and implementing process improvements.
Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
Used Microsoft Excel to conduct financial analysis, presenting findings to management.
Enhanced budgeting and forecasting processes for increased accuracy, allowing management to make more informed decisions.
Conducted variance analyses between actual results and forecasts, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.
Streamlined financial data collection by implementing new software solutions that integrated seamlessly with existing systems.
Developed comprehensive financial reports for senior management, facilitating effective decision-making based on accurate data insights.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Optimized cash flow management strategies by analyzing historical trends, improving forecasting models, and minimizing working capital requirements.

VAT IT

Johannesburg

06.2022 - 03.2024

Accurately performed daily cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, expense management and various reconciliations.
Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
Prepared quarterly tax returns.
Led month-end and quarter-end posting and reconciliation processes.
Used SageX3 accounting software to perform bookkeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliations.
Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
Compiled financial information, figures and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.

Master Drilling Group Ltd

Fochville

01.2022 - 05.2022

Reviewed monthly invoice payment applications, providing feedback and inputting data into Microsoft Dynamics.
Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements to address financial expenditures.
Communicated with internal and external auditors to coordinate scheduled audits and compliance reviews.
Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, cheque or credit card payments.
Project accounting reviewing budgets and analysing costs to generate accurate forecasts.
Assisted with consolidation processes and year-end closing procedures.