Lucille Ambrose
Boksburg
Summary
Results-driven Finance Manager with strong experience across financial management, payroll, and operational finance. Demonstrated ability to manage full finance functions, lead teams, and deliver accurate reporting aligned to business strategy. Unique background spanning sales, procurement, warehousing, and inventory control, enabling a holistic approach to financial performance. Currently completing a BCom Accounting degree with completed NQF Level 6 Financial Accounting qualification.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Bossard South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Established and structured all back-office operations (Finance & Administration) improving operational efficiency and control
- Managed full finance function, including (Local & Foreign) Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger Integrity.
- Led month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of annual financial statements.
- Delivered accurate and timely monthly reporting to Bossard Group (Switzerland) via Cognos Controller, including:
- Developed and managed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning, ensuring financial stability and liquidity control.
- Maintained and controlled fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
- Ensured full SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, tax submissions) and resolved queries proactively.
Payroll Group Team Leader / Payroll Bookkeeper
Bidvest Prestige
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Oversight of payroll operations across multiple divisions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and team performance.
- Promoted to Payroll Group Team Leader, managing payroll operations, and supporting team performance.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of payroll across wages, salaried, and temporary employees.
- Reviewed and approved payroll outputs, identifying and resolving discrepancies before finalisation.
- Coordinated with regional administrators and departments to ensure smooth payroll execution.
- Managed full payroll processing lifecycle, including salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.
- Performed GL reconciliations, ensuring alignment between payroll schedules and financial statements.
- Managed cashbook processing for payroll-related transactions and reconciliations.
- Produced monthly and mid-month payroll balancing and reporting.
- Ensured compliance with SARS requirements: EMP201 submissions, AA88 garnishee orders, UIF and statutory deductions.
- Reconciled SARS Statements of Account and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed medical aid, provident fund, and third-party reconciliations.
- Ensured adherence to labour laws and payroll compliance standards.
- Conducted internal audits on: Employee data integrity (duplicate IDs, bank accounts), Absenteeism and dormant employees, Payroll anomalies and excessive variances.
- Prepared for and managed external audits and labour department queries.
- Ensured strong internal controls and risk mitigation across payroll processes.
- Produced detailed variance reports (CTC, GCTC) for Financial Executives.
- Provided insights on payroll fluctuations (e.g., promotions, overtime, staffing changes).
- Compiled quarterly and statutory reports, including EEA2 & EEA4 and sustainability reporting.
- Led payroll system testing and upgrades, including CRS changes and sign-offs.
- Managed bank account verification (APS) and payment processes.
- Improved payroll processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Accounts Payable & Cash Controller
Tescom SA (UPS Warehouse)
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed full creditor's function including local and foreign suppliers.
- Performed bank reconciliations and cashbook management.
- Controlled petty cash and managed company cash flow activities.
- Managed fleet administration and compliance.
Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator
Moolaan Iron & Steel
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Managed debtors, creditors, payroll, and VAT submissions.
- Maintained accounting systems and prepared management accounts.
- Supported inventory, procurement, and operational processes.
- Handled full payroll function and HR administration.
- Processed EMP201 & EMP501 submissions.
- Maintained Sage Payroll & Pastel systems.
- Managed stock control and job costing.
- Ensured company compliance (Tax Clearance, BBBEE, etc.)
Education
BCom Accounting -
Boston City Campus
Bedfordview 02.2025 - 05.2026
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Budgeting & forecasting
- SARS Compliance (VAT, PAYE, EMP201)
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Result driven
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Accounts reconciliation
- Payroll administration/Management
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Coaching and training
- Financial audits
- Regulatory compliance
- Cash flow management
Systems Tools
- Sage Payroll & HR
- Pastel Partner
- Excel (Advanced)
- Cognos Controller
- Medius (Superuser)
- D365 (Superuser)
- CODA
- Axapta
- Workday
- CRS
- Cognos Analytics
- Sage Payroll Professional
Accomplishments
- Reduced payroll discrepancies through improved controls.
- Led payroll compliance across multiple divisions.
- Improved reporting accuracy and month-end timelines.
- Successfully managed full finance function.
Business Operational Exposure
- Strong involvement in inventory and stock control, including job cards and materials tracking.
- Understanding of warehousing processes and stock movement, particularly in manufacturing/steel environment.
- Ability to connect operational activities to financial outcomes (cost control, margins, cash flow)
Professional Overview
Results-driven Finance Manager with strong experience across financial management, payroll, and operational finance. Demonstrated ability to manage full finance functions, lead teams, and deliver accurate reporting aligned to business strategy. Unique background spanning sales, procurement, warehousing, and inventory control, enabling a holistic approach to financial performance. Currently completing a BCom Accounting degree with completed NQF Level 6 Financial Accounting qualification.
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
BCom Accounting -
Boston City Campus
02.2025 - 05.2026
Finance Manager
Bossard South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Payroll Group Team Leader / Payroll Bookkeeper
Bidvest Prestige
12.2019 - 12.2022
Accounts Payable & Cash Controller
Tescom SA (UPS Warehouse)
11.2017 - 11.2019
Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator
Moolaan Iron & Steel
01.2013 - 11.2017