Melanie DIANE Kleynhans
Nelspruit
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in tax preparation.
Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Takealot
06.2022 - Current
- Calculating and billing of the Monthly Tiering invoice to Head Office
- Weekly processing of Drivers’ Wages and monthly staff time sheets
- Return parcels verification. The claims charged against the branch were hereby slashed by 90% by putting processes in place.
- Implementation of systems for Stock control of uniforms.
- Budgets and reporting to the bookkeepers
- Management and training of staff
- Monitoring drivers on the various dashboards
Group Financial Manager
Saturn Management
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Recording of financial transactions on Pastel Partner for 10 companies and 2 Trusts. Companies varied between a Game Lodge, Game Farm, Macadamia Farm, Guest House and a Transportation Service company.
- Bank Processing and reconciliation
- Preparing Debtors’ invoices
- Capturing of Creditor invoices, reconciliation and Creditors’ Monthly Schedules
- Petty cash management, ensuring all receipts are captured and accounted for
- VAT Returns
- Assistant to the CFO and management of admin staff
Financial Manager
Zethu Consulting Services
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Pastel Accounting to Trial Balance (for 4 companies)
- Processing and capturing of bank statements and reconciliation thereof
- Preparing Debtors’ invoices
- Capturing of Creditor invoices, reconciliation and payment of accounts
- Petty Cash management
- Monthly salaries payments via EFT and cash
- VAT Returns
- Producing management accounts and reports for management
- Training and supervising junior staff members
Financial Manager
Casambo Exclusive Guest Lodge
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Pastel Accounting to Trial Balance
- Processing and capturing of bank statements and reconciliation
- Checking quotations sent to customers, preparing Debtors’ invoices and statements.
- Issuing weekly Debtors’ List to Debtor’s Clerk and supervising the follow up of payments
- Receipt of cash sales from the Bar and reconciliation of revenue
- Petty cash management, ensuring all receipts are captured and accounted for
- Monthly payroll calculation, online salary payments and issuing of cash salaries
- Payslip processing on Sage VIP Payroll and maintenance of employee records
- Monthly PAYE EMP201 and yearly EMP501 submissions
- VAT Returns via e-filing and UIF submissions
- Procurement of kitchen, bar and laundry stock
- Liaising with suppliers, negotiating discounts and deliveries
- Capturing of supplier invoices, reconciliation and payment of accounts
- Management accounts
- Budgets and forecasts
- Review of room rates, conference and event packages
- Weekly financial reporting in Senior Management meetings
Accounts Manager
Odie Air
07.2008 - 08.2014
- Pastel Accounting to Trial Balance
- Processing and capturing of bank statements and reconciliation thereof
- Preparing Debtors’ invoices to travel agents
- Emailing of month end statements and following up on payments
- Petty cash management, ensuring all receipts are captured and accounted for
- Payslip processing on Sage VIP Payroll and maintenance of employee records
- Monthly PAYE EMP201 and yearly EMP501 submissions
- VAT Returns & UIF Submissions
- Capturing of supplier invoices and Creditors reconciliation
- Management accounts
- Budgets & Rates review
Bookkeeper
Nelspruit Airconditioning
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Pastel Accounting to Trial Balance
- Bank processing and reconciliations
- Debtors and Creditors
- Salaries and wages
- VAT Calculations and PAYE returns
Bookkeeper
Silvitech Forestry
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Pastel Accounting to Trial Balance
- Bank processing and reconciliations
- Weekly wages on Pastel Payroll for approximately 100 employees
Education
National Diploma - Financial Accounting NQF L6
Unigrad Lowveld
01.2014
Matric - undefined
Milner High School
01.1990
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Payroll processing
- Financial management
- Accounts payable and receivable
References
- Eugene, Swanepoel, 082 405 1784, Saturn Management
- Pastor Johan, Fullard, 073 037 6570, Lowveld Vineyard Church
- Natalie, Guerin, 082 572 6667, Odie Air
Hobbies and Interests
Photography, Painting, Reading
Community Service
Lowveld Vineyard Church, Treasurer and bookkeeper, 2010, Present
Timeline
Manager
Takealot
06.2022 - Current
Group Financial Manager
Saturn Management
06.2018 - 06.2022
Financial Manager
Zethu Consulting Services
06.2017 - 04.2018
Financial Manager
Casambo Exclusive Guest Lodge
03.2015 - 05.2017
Accounts Manager
Odie Air
07.2008 - 08.2014
Bookkeeper
Nelspruit Airconditioning
10.2007 - 06.2008
Bookkeeper
Silvitech Forestry
02.2007 - 09.2007
Matric - undefined
Milner High School
National Diploma - Financial Accounting NQF L6
Unigrad Lowveld
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