Lizette Smith
Mbombela
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in accounting management, payroll compliance, and reporting across various sectors. Proficient in Sage, JD Edwards, Payspace, and QuickBooks, emphasizing accuracy and process improvement. Provides financial insights that inform operational decisions and fosters strong stakeholder relationships. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enhancing collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifestyle Estate Accountant
Nelspruit Bateleur Adult Lifestyle Estate (HOA)
Nelspruit
01.2024 - 06.2026
- Developed annual financial statements and budgets for stakeholder review and approval.
- Executed full bookkeeping and reporting with Sage 50 software to maintain accurate financial records.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoice settlement to enhance cash flow management.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Coordinated audits and maintained statutory compliance documentation for required submissions.
Business Unit Administrator
Rocla (Pty) Ltd
Mbombela
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Oversaw procurement, inventory, and CAPEX reporting.
- Managed payroll and HR administration.
- Supervised office staff and streamlined operations.
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organising files, to support office efficiency.
- Managed client communications by answering phones and corresponding through email.
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organised and easily retrievable for team members.
Gap in Career
Travel
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2018 - 06.2018
Accountant (Contract)
Travel Today
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed accounts payable/receivable and cash flow.
- Controlled invoicing and reconciliations.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
Accountant (Temp)
Lowveld Projects
Nelspruit
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
Business Unit Administrator
Rocla Pty Ltd
Port Elizabeth
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organising files, to support office efficiency.
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organised and easily retrievable for team members.
- Kept office operations running smoothly and efficiently by implementing procedure and policy improvements.
- Maintained impeccable office organisation to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Processed invoices, prepared financial reports, and monitored budget expenditures, contributing to fiscal accuracy.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
Accountant
Lowveld Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, achieving accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to ensure financial integrity.
- Prepared audit schedules and ensured compliance with financial regulations.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Key achievement: Became primary contact for audit and financial queries.
- Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements for 150 employees.
- Processed payroll for 150 employees, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements.
Education
Diploma - Financial Management
Damelin College
01-2005
Certificate - Practical Accounting
Damelin College
01-2001
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Cash flow management
- Budget preparation
- Cash flow budgeting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Accounts reconciliation
- Balance sheet
- Tax compliance
- Audit compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Credit control
- Team leadership
- Payroll processing
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Certification
- Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers - University of Cambridge
Custom
- I refurbish furniture by restoring or painting
- Qualified Image Consultant
Languages
6,C2
Timeline
Lifestyle Estate Accountant
Nelspruit Bateleur Adult Lifestyle Estate (HOA)
01.2024 - 06.2026
Business Unit Administrator
Rocla (Pty) Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2023
Gap in Career
Travel
01.2018 - 06.2018
Accountant (Contract)
Travel Today
07.2017 - 12.2017
Accountant (Temp)
Lowveld Projects
04.2017 - 06.2017
Business Unit Administrator
Rocla Pty Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2017
Accountant
Lowveld Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2016
Diploma - Financial Management
Damelin College
Certificate - Practical Accounting
Damelin College