Lindi Enslin

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Nativa Certificate of Appreciation FOVERO Excellent Performance and outstanding service during 2016/2017
• Nativa Golden Leaf Certificate: Excellent Performance and outstanding service during 2012/2013 for Finance Creditors Department
• Finance Department received a Nativa Golden Leaf Award for 2009/2010
• As a leader nominated and won the Employee of the Year of Nativa (Pty) Ltd for
  2009/2010
• Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and area of responsibility for financial reporting for Nativa (Pty) Ltd.
• Maintain the integrity of the financial accounting function in accordance with the sound accounting practices, company policy and legislative requirements.
• Supervise, develop, lead and maintain a motivated and high-performance team of Creditors Clerks, Account assistant and Junior Bookkeeper
• Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the Creditors Department Account assistant and Junior Bookkeeper
• Full financial responsibility of 4 companies Nativa (Pty) Ltd (Pharmaceutical), Two Companies are Property Investment and another company). Consolidation of expenses, financial policy and procedures, SOP – Standard Operating Procedures. Statuary accounts,
  Budgets, Operational cash flow, cost and credit control. Exports & Imports, foreign exchange, management reporting and control & external auditors.
  Responsibilities include:
• Monthly management accounts.
• Monthly P&L statements for Sales Channels and Regions
• Monthly Reports for various departments
• Statutory Reports VAT201
• Balancing of Loan accounts for group companies
• Donations report with 18A certificates
• Internal procedures & control
• Verify all financial data for completeness and accuracy
• Preparing reports on budget to actual variance
• Financial analysis
• Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
• General Ledger reconciliation and reporting
  Year end results
• Preparing Management Accounts
• Analyse financial information and assist to prepare balance sheets, Income statement and
  and provision sheet and prepayment schedule
• Preparing Statutory Reports
  Budgets
• Preparing budgets for all expenses
• Collating budget packs from departments
• Preparing consolidation budget for all departments
  Auditor
• Tax Computation for Provisional tax
• Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
• Reviewing management reports and following up on matters identified in these reports.
  Treasury
• Approving & Authorizing payments
• Operational Cash flow
  Insurance
• Coordinating annual insurance renewal
• Assistance with insurance claims during year
  Other
• Assisting Data Operations Specialist with compiling and make changes to reports as and when needed
• Monthly meetings with all Sales Managers and Head of Departments regarding P&L and Budget tracking expense reports
• Assisting all departments with financial queries
• Resolution of finance related queries and problem solving
• Assisting with BBBEE - Compiling of Preferential procurement
• Started by doing duties which included debtors, creditors, cashbook, creating of Inventory items, bill of materials, receiving of inventory, manufacturing and Inventory counts and reconciliations
• Streamlined the financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
• Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
• Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
• Spearheaded a junior bookkeeper and creditors team, Debtors Manager and Credit controllers, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
• Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit's performance.
• Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Developed comprehensive budget plans for each department, collaborating closely with managers to align expenses with strategic goals.
• Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
• Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
• Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
• Contributed significantly towards cost-saving initiatives through meticulous analysis of expenses patterns and identification of areas ripe for optimization.
• Served as a key liaison between Finance and Operations teams, ensuring effective communication on budgetary matters and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
• Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
• Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
• Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
• Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
• Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
• Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
• Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
• Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
• Provided meeting support by taking minutes and dictations.
• Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
• Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
• Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
• Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
• Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
• Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
• Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
• Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
• Enhanced department efficiency with the implementation of digital document management tools for faster invoice retrieval.
• Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
• Streamlined interdepartmental communication through clear presentation of accounting data relating to supplier payments.
• Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
• Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
• Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
• Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
• Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
• Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
• Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
• Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
• Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
• Trained new employees on proper inventory procedures, ensuring consistency in processes across the team.
• Resolved discrepancies between physical counts and electronic records through thorough investigation and reconciliation efforts.
• Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
• Investigated and resolved variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.
• Performed full inventory counts quarterly.

• Financial and admin duties, statutory accounts, cost, and credit control
• Run payroll function.
• Provided Bookkeeping duties two other companies - Studex Properties and Ampersand IE
• Managing of Credit controller and Order Clerk
• Managing and overseeing daily operations of Full Function of Financial responsibilities
• Optimized credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Wholesale & Retail business
• Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
• Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
• Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
• Advised on continuous improvement efforts related to inventory policies, processes, tools, and systems.
• Served as primary point of contact for inventory-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information.
• Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
• Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
• Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
• Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
• Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
• Enhanced department efficiency with the implementation of digital document management tools for faster invoice retrieval.
• Increased accuracy in expense reporting by thoroughly reviewing submitted claims and verifying supporting documentation.
• Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
• Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
• Aided audit preparation efforts by maintaining organized records and promptly addressing auditor inquiries.
• Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
• Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
• Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Recommendations received Malherbe Lourens Feb, Nov, Dec 2001 & Apr 2002
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance for clients
• Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
• Statutory VAT & PAYE for clients
• Financial and admin duties
• Daily operations for client Debtors, Creditors and bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
• Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
• Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
• Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
• Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

• Company, Accounting Services Industry
• Financial Accounting Services
• Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
• Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
• Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
• Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
• Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
• Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.

• Answered calls each day on multi-line telephone systems, supporting communication needs.
• Streamlined bookkeeping processes for increased efficiency and time management.
• Ensured timely invoicing and payment tracking, resulting in improved cash flow management.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable tasks, maintaining accurate records and reducing errors.
• Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
• Reconciled bank statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Implemented orderly, organized filing systems for easy record retrieval.
• Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.