Elizabeth Lizette Smith
Mbombela
Summary
Experienced finance professional with 20 years in accounting management, payroll compliance, and reporting across diverse sectors. Skilled in Sage, JD Edwards, Payspace, and QuickBooks, with a focus on accuracy and process enhancement. Delivers financial insights that support operational decisions and builds strong stakeholder relationships. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with effective communication, drive collaboration in achieving objectives.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
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.
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
Lowveld Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to uphold financial integrity.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepared audit schedules and ensured compliance with financial regulations.
- Key achievement: Became primary contact for audit and financial queries.
- Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments to all employees.
- Processed payroll for 150 employees, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
Education
Diploma - Financial Management
Damelin College
Nelspruit, MP01-2005
Certificate - Practical Accounting
Damelin College
Nelspruit, MP01-2001
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
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Bank reconciliations
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Strategic planning
- Interpersonal communication
- General ledger accounting
- Tax return filing
- Inventory control
- Account reconciliation processes
- Sage Cloud Compliance Suite
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Achievements
- Processing of accounting backlog at Lowveld Projects, delivering accurate year-end reports within one month.
- Led major accounting system conversion at Blue Financial Services, including testing, rollout, and staff training.
- Supported annual audits at Lowveld Hospital, becoming the go-to resource for procedural and technical queries.
- Managed accounting functions for seven companies simultaneously, streamlining reporting and compliance.
- Delivered financial reconstruction projects that restored accuracy and credibility to company accounts.
- Facilitated training at Lowveld Hospital on: Telephone Etiquette, Office Etiquette and Image.
Certification
- Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers - University of Cambridge
Interests
- I refurbish furniture by restoring or painting
- Qualified Image Consultant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lifestyle Estate Accountant
Nelspruit Bateleur Adult Lifestyle Estate (HOA)
01.2024 - 06.2026
Business Unit Administrator
Rocla (Pty) Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2023
Accountant (Contract)
Travel Today
07.2017 - 12.2017
Accountant
Lowveld Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2016
Diploma - Financial Management
Damelin College
Certificate - Practical Accounting
Damelin College