Meggan Flinders
Financial Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Elev8r (Pty) Ltd
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Established new company financial systems on Zoho Books
- Registered entity for VAT and PAYE at SARS
- Developed company policies aligning with strategic objectives
- Oversaw vendor and client onboarding platforms
- Managed full accounting functions, payroll review, and trial balance preparation
Business Owner
Peacock Feather Boutique
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Sourced and managed consignment stock for retail and online sales
- Developed and maintained an online store and managed marketing campaigns
- Prepared monthly management accounts and legislative submissions
Head of Finance & Admin
Educo Academy
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Directed finance and admin teams, fostering continuous improvement
- Prepared and reviewed management reporting packs and financial analyses
- Ensured SARS compliance across all tax obligations
- Implemented succession planning and HR functions
- Oversaw procurement, payroll, and credit control
Finance Manager
Soulstice Consulting / Fliptin Technologies
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Conduct Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet variance analysis
- Oversee accruals, prepayments, and product costings
- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control functions
- Perform collections management and ensure timely reconciliation of procurement transactions
- Oversee asset management and maintain accurate financial records
- Compute and review tax obligations, ensuring compliance with SARS regulations and deadlines (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL)
- Oversee treasury operations, including forex transactions and reconciliations
- Maintain and review payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
- Manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal and external service providers
Senior Accountant
Mimecast South Africa
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared financial reports (US GAAP), revenue forecasts, and reconciliations
- Prepared quarterly reports and support controls base audit (Sarbanes Oxley)
- Prepared quarterly MDA for review by the Financial Director
- Managed statutory audits, VAT submissions, and inter-office reporting
- Conducted monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses
- Automated finance team workflows to enhance scalability
Financial Manager
iGroup SA
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Conducted budget analysis and prepared financial forecasts
- Monitored cash flows and implemented cost-control frameworks
- Ensured compliance with legislative and company accounting standards
- Led financial statement preparation and ensured accurate reporting
Accountant
South African Gold Coin Exchange
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Prepared financial statements and reconciliations, including VAT submissions
- Assisted with statutory audits and implemented audit recommendations
- Analyzed financial variances and provided actionable insights
Retail Accountant
Flight Centre South Africa
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Prepared monthly profit and loss statements and area reports
- Conducted business reviews and identified productivity improvements
- Trained team leaders in financial acumen and compliance
Financial Manager
Prodesse Investments (Everard Read Holdings)
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed payroll, creditors, and financial statements
- Oversaw investor distributions and financial reporting
- Ensured compliance with SARS regulations
Assistant Financial Manager
The Everard Read Gallery (Everard Read Holdings)
04.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed subsidiary accounts, VAT submissions, and reconciliations
- Liaised with SARS for audits and tax compliance
- Prepared monthly management accounts and investor reports
Sales Representative
Super Group Convenience
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Achieved sales targets and managed customer relationships
Senior Accounting Clerk / Senior Tax and Registrations Clerk
Profinsa Accountants (Bloemfontein)
11.2008 - 08.2009
- Prepared tax returns and managed registrations with SARS
- Conducted bookkeeping and reconciliations for clients
Education
Advanced Diploma Accounting Sciences (Taxation) - Taxation
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Online 04.2001 - 01.2025
Diploma - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Online 04.2001 - 01.2025
Course - IFRS
CIMA
Online 04.2001 - 01.2018
Higher Diploma - Taxation
International Institute of Tax & Finance
Online 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of The Free State
Free State 04.2001 - 01.2013
Skills
Financial management
Financial analysis and reporting
Budget forecasting
Mentoring and training
Cash flow management
Regulatory Compliance
Problem-solving abilities
Human resources
Financial audits
Tax compliance
US GAAP
IFRS
Proficient in Sage Accounting
Proficient in Quickbooks
Proficient in Xero
Proficient in Netsuite
Availability
01/03/2025, Johannesburg, Remote (Immediately)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/14/88
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8 (Own Transport)
Areaofresidence
Currently residing Southbroom, KwaZulu-Natal.
Relocation to Johannesburg February 2025
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Mimecast Bravo Zulu Award for TEam Leadership in 2018
- Awarded Academic Colours
Hobbies
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Paddling
- Running
Timeline
Finance Manager
Elev8r (Pty) Ltd
10.2024 - 02.2025
Business Owner
Peacock Feather Boutique
06.2023 - 06.2024
Head of Finance & Admin
Educo Academy
02.2019 - 06.2021
Finance Manager
Soulstice Consulting / Fliptin Technologies
07.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Accountant
Mimecast South Africa
09.2016 - 03.2018
Financial Manager
iGroup SA
06.2015 - 03.2016
Accountant
South African Gold Coin Exchange
12.2014 - 05.2015
Retail Accountant
Flight Centre South Africa
05.2014 - 11.2014
Financial Manager
Prodesse Investments (Everard Read Holdings)
10.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant Financial Manager
The Everard Read Gallery (Everard Read Holdings)
04.2011 - 05.2014
Sales Representative
Super Group Convenience
12.2010 - 04.2011
Senior Accounting Clerk / Senior Tax and Registrations Clerk
Profinsa Accountants (Bloemfontein)
11.2008 - 08.2009
Advanced Diploma Accounting Sciences (Taxation) - Taxation
University of South Africa (UNISA)
04.2001 - 01.2025
Diploma - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
04.2001 - 01.2025
Course - IFRS
CIMA
04.2001 - 01.2018
Higher Diploma - Taxation
International Institute of Tax & Finance
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of The Free State
04.2001 - 01.2013