MJ SENAMELA
Accountant
Pretoria West
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with 13 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with CaseWare and Oracle. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Reporting Accountant
National Health Laboratory Services
11.2020 - Current
- Accounting for Provision for Utilities by preparing Utilities schedules and create monthly provision Journal including reversals
- Preparation of monthly utility recon & balance sheet items recon with TB to ensure the correct allocation of accounting transaction in the GL with the correct GL code
- Input financial data and produced reports using CaseWare and Oracle for other managers and auditors e.g
- Trial Balance and Lead sheet
- Preparation of Monthly and Unaudited Internal and Annual Financial Statements and submit to auditor with relevant supporting documents attached (TB & Schedules)
- Perform review of SAVP Annual Financial Accounting information for audit Readiness
- Facilitate internal and external audit by coordinating information requested by auditor to management
- Prepare the audit finding tracking sheet and maintain and update the relevant tracker document of audit outcomes as per the management report from auditors
- Facilitate the audit request for information and communication of finding and respond on all RFI's and COAFS related to my division and advise other divisions on the advice.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate timely completion of annual audits, resulting in clean audit opinions.
Senior Bookkeeper
NICD Division of National Health Laboratory Services
04.2011 - 10.2020
- Monitors and verifies GL transactions as required in terms of standard financial procedures
- Review supplier's reconciliation and Payments
- Processes manual corrective and recurring journals as required in terms of standard financial procedures
- Preparation of Financial Reports(Packs)for all labs and report to Financial Manager
- Analyze and aggregate monthly management packs for all 10 labs
- Drill down the Income Statement, Accounts Analysis Reports and purchase orders on Oracle System
- Preparation of debtors' report, Perform Write -off and credit notes
- Review, analyze and report on all labs monthly income and expenses -actuals & budgets
- Maintain and update asset register with regard to transfer and retirement or disposal of assets to ensure proper control and cost effectiveness manually and CAPEX
- Facilitate asset disposal of assets in line with the SOP and asset disposal police
- Facilitate physical verification of assets to ensure that records are up to date and correspond with asset register
- Report on Assets Verification and Assist Auditors in performing Assets Verification
- Investigate and report on variances on Asset Register.
- . Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on relevant tax laws, filing deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously maintaining and updating accounts payable and receivable records.
- . Identified cost-saving opportunities through rigorous analysis of expenditure data across various departments.
Trainee Accountant
Howarth Leveton Borner CA(SA)/T/A Howarth Crowe SA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provide company secretarial work to Audit client and those charged with governance
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations by company and client
- Perform reasonable duties instructed by company and audit Partners
- Assist with compilation of audit plans according to ISA &IBAR
- Perform high level overviews on business units to be Subjected to auditing
- Analyze business cycles such Revenue, Personnel, Expenditure, Asset management & Logistics and Budget cycles for auditing
- Perform analytical reviews per business cycles for Identification of material deviations to be subjected to Audit
- Establish risk assessments matrixes for units to be subjected to audit
- Perform system of internal control reviews for Identification of Material system errors or weaknesses
- Compile audit programs use of procedural audit software programs when planning audits
- Execute audit procedures in accordance with International Standard on Auditing
- To compile and finalize audit working papers
- Finalizing audit file with appropriate cross references
- To audit evidence that support audit opinions whether it be system of internal control or financial statement Related
- To draw appropriate and reliable conclusions on audit findings and to identify relevant items report
- Compile items for report with documents to substantiate audit findings
- Discuss with Senior and partner about audit findings
- Assist with draft audit Management letters and report of Clients, Third Parties and Statutory bodies.
- Contributed to timely completion of financial audits by compiling necessary documentation and providing accurate information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, adhering to company policies and professional ethics standards.
Home Loan Admin Clerk
ABSA
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Checks FICCA records and update Clients Information on system
- Categories Clients' accounts according to info supplied to bank
- Ensure that information is accurate and report any discrepancies to supervisor
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Worked closely with Supervisors to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Education
Associate of Science - Advanced Audit Assurance And Advanced Financial Performance , Completed All 9 Essentials And 2 Strat
Association of Certified Charted Accountant
International 12.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bcom Accounting Science
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 02.2002 - 04.2006
Skills
EPR Oracle system & IDU System
Resume Profile
I am Financial Reporting Accountant who's currently studying towards certified charted accountant with Association of Certified Charted Accountants. I have completed all essential Level and 2 Professional strategic level. I have also completed B. Com degree with University of Pretoria and SAICA articles. I have 16 years' experience, focused in a financial and management accounting were I maintaining financial records and reviewing accounting activities and maintaining budget and facilitation of internal and external audit, which 4 years as Auditor. Proven track record of developing accurate accounting records such as spreadsheet and delivering organized report with CaseWare and Oracle. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs. I am aspiring to use my strong organizational skills and attention to detail to support the financial department of the Institution that will give me an opportunity to grow.
Driver License
C1
References
- Mr. Judah Mphati, Regional Finance Manager, NHLS, 063 699 6809/087 985 0347, Judah.Mphati@nhls.ac.za
- Mr. Maphale Moloi, Regional Financial Manager, NICD Finance & Admin Manager, Life Healthcare, 078 121 3087/066 379 3448, Maphale.moloi@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Ms. Lebogang Malapane, Senior Audit, Howarth Leveton Borner (CA)SA, 071 883 1924, hlmalapane@gmail.com
Timeline
Financial Reporting Accountant
National Health Laboratory Services
11.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Advanced Audit Assurance And Advanced Financial Performance , Completed All 9 Essentials And 2 Strat
Association of Certified Charted Accountant
12.2018 - Current
Senior Bookkeeper
NICD Division of National Health Laboratory Services
04.2011 - 10.2020
Trainee Accountant
Howarth Leveton Borner CA(SA)/T/A Howarth Crowe SA
01.2007 - 01.2011
Home Loan Admin Clerk
ABSA
10.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Bcom Accounting Science
University of Pretoria
02.2002 - 04.2006
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