Melody Xulu
Accounting Assistant
Summary
Organised and proactive professional, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. With a background in bookkeeping and history working as part of financial team to effectively manage and report accurate accounting information for medium-scale organisation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Acting Finance Manager
MIET AFRICA
Durban
07.2023 - Current
- Created organizational structures to improve finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitor project budgets, compiling reports for project managers to inform decision-making.
- Managed regular finance tracking for headquarters expenses.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
Operations and Information Systems Manager
MIET AFRICA
Durban
11.2020 - Current
- Manage the accurate and timeous submission of the statutory information.
- Supervise operations staff including cleaning, maintenance and security.
- Acting HR administrator for +- 350 employees between October 2021 and March 2022.
- Manage Workflow software, designing and maintain forms and workflows in the software to ensure that it operates reliably.
- Provide Workflow Software training and support to 50 users.
- Assist staff with basic IT and accounting software troubleshooting.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Managed and coordinated facilities maintenance and repair projects within time and budget constraints.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
Senior Bookkeeper
MIET AFRICA
Durban
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Set up, integrate and manage Workflow Software for the organisation.
- Monitored the accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to ensure timely and accurate payment of debts.
- Completed VAT tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual audit files and quarterly project reviews and audits.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by reconciling bank and credit card accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
Bookkeeper
MIET AFRICA
Durban
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Performed bookkeeping to trial balance tasks.
- Handled procurement and creditors' functions, processing cash book and journal transactions and petty cash management for a mid-sized NPO.
- Reconciled creditors accounts and promptly resolved discrepancies.
- Completed payroll payments for SADC region employees and maintained detailed records.
- Created an Excel Fleet Maintenance Spreadsheet to track and manage head office and district vehicles.
Accounts Clerk
MIET AFRICA
Durban
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Performed accounts clerk tasks for mid-sized non-profit organisation.
- Confirmed accounts payable by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
- Reconciled employee advanced funds accounts in a timely manner and communicate arrears accounts to management.
- Processed employee and contractor expense reimbursements quickly, according to the financial SOP.
- Maintained complete documentation and organized files by keeping finance department records up-to-date and easily searchable.
Education
ACCA Qualification - Accounting
ACCA
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Informatics (Incomplete)
University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa 01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Westville Girls High School
Durban, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Pastel Accounting, Payroll & HR Software
undefinedAccomplishments
- Automated finance workflow processes by incorporating a Workflow Software into the organisation's operations.
- Improved employee morale & engagement with the finance department.
Certification
SAIBA - Southern African Institute for Business Accountants - SAIBA 13938 (BA(SA))
Hobbies & Interests
Love hiking through natural terrains and seeing beautiful landscapes
Enjoy suspense fiction, thrillers, mysteries and personal development books.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates
Timeline
Acting Finance Manager
MIET AFRICA
07.2023 - Current
ACCA Qualification - Accounting
ACCA
01.2022 - Current
SAIBA - Southern African Institute for Business Accountants - SAIBA 13938 (BA(SA))
01-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Informatics (Incomplete)
University of South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2021
Operations and Information Systems Manager
MIET AFRICA
11.2020 - Current
Senior Bookkeeper
MIET AFRICA
10.2019 - 10.2020
Bookkeeper
MIET AFRICA
09.2016 - 09.2019
Accounts Clerk
MIET AFRICA
09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences
University of Pretoria
01.2010 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Westville Girls High School
01.2005 - 12.2009
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