Lufuno Tshithavhani
Bookkeeper
Pretoria
Summary
Experienced bookkeeper with expertise in QuickBooks and other software applications. Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new accounting methods and procedures while successfully executing bookkeeping tasks for various corporations. Excellent accounting skills and meticulous attention to detail have resulted in decreased revenue loss. Recognized as a resourceful accounts payable clerk with exceptional account and time management abilities. Committed to delivering excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Tlhomphanang Business Enterprises (Pty)Ltd
4 2019
- Creating and sending invoices to clients
- Reconciling clients’ accounts
- Preparing VAT reports
- Monitoring company tax compliance
- Compiling and submission of tenders
- Allocating clients payments accordingly
- Compiling tender documents according to specifications Attending tender briefing sessions Other ADHOC duties
- Preparing and issuing invoices to clients
- Debt collection
- Following up on outstanding tasks and account issues
- Assist with company registrations
- Assist with management accounts
- Preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Submission of returns (IT12, IT14)
- Participating in team activities to increase productivity
- Identifying potential issues and discussing them with senior management
- Sending statements to clients when required to do so
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed
Senior Accountant
Kulungwana Accountant (Pty)Ltd
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Preparation of financial statements
- Liaising with director and colleagues
- Submission of VAT returns for clients
- Preparation of payroll and submission on e-filling
- Clients VAT and UIF registration
- Bookkeeping
- Preparing management accounts
- Managing invalid claims by providing necessary proof or documents to customers
- Following up with statement client monthly
- Capturing and processing all relevant information into payroll system
- Ensuring that all relevant documents are attached to invoices
- Ensuring that all relevant documents are attached to payment documents
- Processing payments on expense system
- Reporting on 60 days plus accounts to the supervisor
- Liaising with suppliers on all related issues
- Allocations of payments from bank statements
- Preparing and processing financial documents such as bills, receipts, and invoices
- Preparing quotations efficiently and timeously
- Liaising with clients on day-to-day queries
- Following up on overdue accounts
- Preparing and issuing invoices on Sage for payments
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Assessing if credit has been passed on queries, and if not provide supporting documents
- Printing of pays lips and distributing them to employees
- Preparation of financial statements
- Checking, verification, and approval of problem invoices
- Generating and dispatching timely invoices or proof of delivery to enable payment
- Ensuring that financial office supplies are maintained
- Preparing Management accounts and other duties
- Clearing allocated cash in general ledger
- Maintaining compliance to credit limit for each customer
- Emailing invoices and statements according to agreed deadline
- Providing financial information for contractual purposes Other ADHOC duties.
Credit Controller
Limopath (Pty)Ltd T/A EH Hassim Builders World
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Compiling monthly supplier statements
- Receiving invoices from suppliers
- Capturing and verifying invoices on Kerridge
- Filling in of supplier credit applications
- Remitting of statements on Kerridge at the end of the month
- Attending to all suppliers queries and ensure they are resolved
- Writing of company payments cheques
- Supplier recons
- Loading of payments in the banking system and releasing them
- Ensure payment deadlines are adhered to.
- Optimized credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies by over 60%
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Retail business with over R1million in monthly expenses
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University Of Venda
Limpopo 04.2001 -
No Degree - Taxation
University Of Pretoria
Gauteng 04.2001 -
Skills
Bookkeeping
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/11/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
References
- Joseph Mosana, Director/Manager, 076 092 0533/012 327 0505
- Kulungwana Ngomana, Director/Manager, 072 862 3265/012 758 7865
- Chikosha Mapanga, Manager, 078 091 8797
Accomplishments
- Graduate Programme In Principles And Practical Application Of Taxation (SAIT), University of Pretoria, 2018, Taxation for Business And Individuals
- Bcom Accounting, University of Venda, 2013, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
Otherskillsandcompetencies
- Advanced excel
- Computer literacy
- Analytical skills (including problem solving)
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Reporting Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Customer Service
- Sage Evolution
- Pastel
- Case Ware
- Tax ware
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- UIF Knowledge
- Labour Relations
- BCEA
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Kulungwana Accountant (Pty)Ltd
03.2017 - 04.2019
Credit Controller
Limopath (Pty)Ltd T/A EH Hassim Builders World
04.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University Of Venda
04.2001 -
No Degree - Taxation
University Of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Bookkeeper
Tlhomphanang Business Enterprises (Pty)Ltd
4 2019
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