Najma Rahim
Umzinto
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Admin
10000
Umzinto , South Africa
01.2020 - Current
- Basic clerical duties including, but not limited to, making out invoices, the filing of invoices, managing emails, printing, copying and scanning of documents, updating Google Business.
- Managed petty cash transactions, including disbursements and reimbursements, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Kept general ledger documents updated for accurate transaction records.
- Monitored accounts receivable and accounts payable to maintain optimal cash flow and reduce outstanding debts.
- Managed client accounts, processed invoices, and monitored payments to maintain accurate financial records.
- Reconciled bank statements against general ledger to verify accuracy of transactions and identify discrepancies.
- Coordinated payroll processing, including calculations, deductions, and tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Managed billing matters by verifying discrepancies and resolving client issues.
- Updated client information in database systems to ensure accuracy of contact details and account specifications.
- Processed invoices, credit notes, and payments accurately and within agreed timeframes, maintaining financial records.
- Followed standard accounting procedures for accurate records.
- Performed filing, data entry and record keeping of client files using [Software].
- Assisted accounting staff with month-end financial reports to increase organisational turnaround times on completed reports for clients.
- Updated balance sheets with accurate asset and liability information.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Collated invoices, transaction records and accounting certificates.
- Entered and processed transactions accurately to assist finance team.
- Disbursed payments from petty cash.
- Prepared invoices based on contract terms and distributed to customers.
- Archived financial documents within orderly systems for ease of use.
- Facilitated communication between clients and account managers to address queries and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Received, classified and input financial data into [Software].
- Generated financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets, for management review.
- Analysed financial data and produced ad hoc reports to assist with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Analysed profit and loss at business, department and project level.
- Prepared documents on SAGE accounts, such as bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits.
- Confirmed correctness of names, dates, information and facts before inputting data.
- Monitored fixed assets register and calculated depreciation for accurate financial reporting.
- Processed card payments company services both over the phone and through email.
- Rectified accounting errors to eliminate transaction discrepancies.
- Compiled data from reports and tables to analyse transactions and identify trends.
- Worked diligently to assist accounting team by compiling and analysing data and tracking client information.
- Maintained petty cash for ad-hoc business expenses.
- Completed scheduled closings for yearly recordkeeping following [Type] standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of financial information, adhering to data protection laws and company policies.
- Reviewed and updated accounting procedures to improve efficiency and compliance with current legislation.
- Processed adjustments to client accounts based on validated claims or disputes, maintaining transparency and trust.
- Assisted with internal bookkeeping and payroll administration to deliver accurate and prompt payments to company employees.
- Liaised with suppliers and resolved invoice discrepancies to prevent payment delays and maintain strong relationships.
- Negotiated payment plans with clients experiencing financial difficulties, showing empathy and flexibility.
- Assisted in preparing monthly reports on account activity, highlighting trends and identifying areas for improvement.
- Processed client payments following company regulations, financial policies and procedures.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring, providing variance analysis reports to senior management.
Store Manager
Gora's Shisanyama
Umzinto
01.2026 - 07.2026
Education
Grade 12 distinction in accounting in and afrikaans - Accounting
01-2026
- Afrikaans 82
- Accounting81
- English 75
- Life science 66
- Life orientation 70
- Arabic64
- Maths61
- Physics55
BCOM - Accounting
08-2026
Bcom accounting -
01-2026
- Academic Business Partners business plan project.
Business Partners Oct 2023 Award. - Proficient in sage having a software completion certification
- Member of leadersbip development Union, thinks outside the box creative
Skills
- Efficiency
- Transparency
- Empathy
- Time management
- Growing mindset
- Eager to face new challenges
- Failure is nothing but a stepping stone to passing
- Adaptabilityworks well in group projects
- Curiosity gets the best of me
- Client engagement
- Financial analysis
- Data entry
- Invoice processing
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Decision making
- Creative thinking
- Customer Service
- Customer service excellence
- Positive attitude
- Mailchimp
- Intellectual property law
- Project management software experience
- Competitor analysis
- Autonomous
- Financial risk analysis
- Financial governance
- Complex resource management
- Corporate governance
- Sustainability initiatives
- Project management software
- Process optimisation tools
- Innovation management
- SAGE Accounts
- E-Commerce platforms
- Digital marketing strategies
- Project oversight
- Market research techniques
- Production reporting
Other Languages
Hindi
Afrikaans
References
Humza Rahim, +27 (84) 508-0825, Store Manager
Personal Information
Humza Rahim, +27 (84) 508-0825, Store Manager
Hobbies and Interests
Humza Rahim, +27 (84) 508-0825, Store Manager
Timeline
Store Manager - Gora's Shisanyama
01.2026 - 07.2026
Admin - 10000
01.2020 - Current
UMZINTO ISLAMIC SCHOOL - Grade 12 distinction in accounting in and afrikaans, Accounting
UKZN - BCOM, Accounting
Ukzn - Bcom accounting ,