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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Software
Timeline
Availability
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Magda Marin Jonck

Cape Town
Magda Marin Jonck

Summary

Certified SAIPA accountant with expertise in financial management, HR operations, and compliance. Capitalising on a strong background in accounting, payroll, and strategic business support to drive operational excellence and foster financial growth.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

LDP Chartered Accountants

Accounting Manager
07.2024 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial statements to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for financial statements.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Monthly billing of clients
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Prepared financial statements for NPO's, trusts and companies
  • Prepared and compiled independent review financial statements for companies
  • Supervised, coached and mentored five accounting trainees.

Calore group companies

Assistant Financial Manager & HR Manager
04.2022 - 06.2024

Job overview

    • Cashbook and bank reconciliation for various group companies
    • Creditor and ad hoc payments via banking application
    • Monthly payroll reconciliation and submission of salaries for payment
    • Full human resource function including disciplinary hearings and warnings
    • Maintain and create new HR policies
    • Create new invoice and website terms and conditions
    • Workmen's Compensation submissions, SETA submission and UIF declarations
    • Intercompany journals and recoveries
    • Intercompany loan reconciliations and interest calculations
    • Approval for staff loans, affordability test and interest calculations
    • Research new suppliers and payment methods
    • Integral part of moving business to e-commerce and negotiating contract with new partners
    • Meetings with brokers for medical and provident fund - ensuring company receives best service and value for money
    • Processing of debtors and creditors for minor companies
    • Head of accounts receivable department
    • Preparing new rental contracts and invoicing monthly rentals
    • Calculation of deposits and rate recoveries for tenants
    • Reference checks for debtors and tenants
    • Liaise with external auditors
    • Compiling and preparing audit files for various companies
    • Maintain and ensure accuracy of Fixed Asset and Tax register for all companies
    • Preparing and managing annual stock take with Financial Manager
    • Implement new systems for finance and HR department
    • Annual budget and quarterly management reports
    • Attending to SARS queries for various companies
    • Prepare tax calculations for income tax as well as provisional
    • All compliance and legal requirements for various companies
    • POPI Officer and Safety Officer for company
    • Cash flow projections for various projects and operating expenses
    • Assistance with new projects
    • Implementation of policies and procedures
    • Annual and monthly taxes (VAT201, SARS queries, EMP201 & EMP501)
    • Preparing management accounts for directors and shareholders.
    • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
    • Created analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
    • Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
    • Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.
    • Oversaw administrative staff
    • Completed physical inventory counts each year.
    • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
    • Maintained company compliance with local, laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
    • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
    • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
    • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
    • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.

Moore WK Inc.

Senior Accountant PA (SA)
01.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Compilation of financial statements and management accounts
  • Company and individual tax computations and submissions
  • Prepare and submit payroll taxes (EMP201 & EMP501)
  • Prepare, review and submission of VAT returns
  • Training and coaching of trainees
  • SARS submission of documents (IT14SD, VAT review and audits, operational audits, Notice of Appeal and Objections)
  • Reconciliation of debtors and creditors
  • Cash flow projections
  • Implementing and training clients on pastel
  • Implementing and training clients on Xero
  • Integration of Tall Order into Xero with specialist from Tall Order
  • Training staff on Xero as well as presentations of how program works
  • Updating and maintain of fixed asset registers for clients and developing integration reporting
  • Creating compliance checklists for compilations
  • Creating working papers for company wide use.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for financial statements
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Designed and implemented training program for Xero.
  • Developed custom training solutions for clients.

Moore WK Inc.

SAIPA Trainee (Junior Accountant)
08.2017 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Compilation of financial statements and management accounts
  • Company and individual tax computations and submissions
  • Prepare and submit payroll taxes (EMP201 & EMP501)
  • Prepare, review and submission of VAT returns
  • Training and coaching of trainees
  • SARS submission of documents (IT14SD, VAT review and audits, operational audits, Notice of Appeal and Objections)
  • Small companies audit (Non-profit organization)
  • Agreed upon procedures audit and independent reviews
  • Reconciliation of debtors and creditors
  • Cash flow projections
  • Implementing and training clients on pastel
  • Accounting work on Pastel, Xero and Excel for clients.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.

Education

University of The Free State
, Bloemfontein, Free State

B.Com Accounting
01.2017

University Overview

2 Distinctions: Managerial Finance and Taxation

  • Merit bursary, 2013 from University of the Free State

Jim Fouché High School
, Bloemfontein, Free State

Matric
01.2011

University Overview

5 Distinctions: Afrikaans, English, Business studies, Accounting and Life Orientation

Skills

  • Tax law knowledge
  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Staff Management
  • Closing procedures
  • Payroll Management
  • Project Management
  • Budget Development
  • AP and AR management
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Financial statement presentations
  • Financial Management
  • Quarterly reviews

Accomplishments

  • Second place - SAIPA trainee of the year (2017)
  • Second place - SAIPA trainee of the year (2018)
  • Full bursary from private company to complete studies
  • First year merit bursary from the University of the Free State
  • Collaborated with team of Calore to develop and implement functioning HR department
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop new working papers
  • Implemented and convinced clients to move to Xero when it was first introduced
  • Achieved and exceeded budgeted fees
  • Eliminated paperwork processing bottleneck, saving company time and money.
  • Increased team efficiency through continuous process improvements.

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Certification

  • SAIPA - Professional Accountant from 2021
  • Xero Advisor
  • VIP Payroll
  • Sage
  • Pastel

Software

Xero

Greysoft

Microsoft office

Caseware

Canva

Profcost

Pastel

Sage 300

Sage online

VIP Payroll

Timeline

Accounting Manager

LDP Chartered Accountants
07.2024 - 09.2024

Assistant Financial Manager & HR Manager

Calore group companies
04.2022 - 06.2024

Senior Accountant PA (SA)

Moore WK Inc.
01.2021 - 03.2022

SAIPA Trainee (Junior Accountant)

Moore WK Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2020

University of The Free State

B.Com Accounting

Jim Fouché High School

Matric
  • SAIPA - Professional Accountant from 2021
  • Xero Advisor
  • VIP Payroll
  • Sage
  • Pastel

Availability

Available from 12 October 2024

Interviews or introductory calls can be schedule via Whatsapp or email.

Magda Marin Jonck