NOMATHEMBA MASEKO
Benoni
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 6+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Admin Controller
Vehicle Delivery Services a Division of Onelogix
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Prepared detailed journal entries as needed, supporting accurate record-keeping initiatives.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from external auditors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
Senior Bookkeeper
Railway Infrastructure Projects
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in audit preparations by gathering required documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough monthly reconciliations of bank statements, credit card transactions, and expense reports.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously maintaining and updating accounts payable and receivable records.
- Maintained fixed asset schedules for depreciation calculations and annual property tax filings.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing, collections follow-ups, and vendor payment scheduling.
- Provided guidance on best practices in finance operations to junior team members as a senior-level resource within the department.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking by coding invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and allocating costs across multiple projects.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on relevant tax laws, filing deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Worked with Accountant to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
Finance Clerk
Mekan Engineering Consultancy
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.
- Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of financial forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions, supporting strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough monthly reconciliations of bank statements, credit card transactions, and expense reports
Junior Accountant
Accounting Instinct Consultancy
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous review and analysis of documents.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Improved compliance by accurately preparing and filing federal, state, and local returns.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets for depreciation calculations and proper asset tracking.
Education
Bachelor Of Commerce In Accounting - Accounting
Mancosa
National N Diploma - Financial Management
Ekurhuleni East College
01.2015 - 04.2016
Skills
Internal control management
Preparing financial statements
Processing payments
Payroll Processing
Cost accounting
Audit management
Internal Controls
Statement Reconciliation
Financial Forecasting
General ledger accounting
Account Reconciliation
AP/AR invoicing
Tax Compliance
Project Accounting
Intercompany Transactions
Cash Flow Forecasting
Procurement Management
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Analytical Thinking
Organizational Skills
References
- Chene Rheeders, Bookkeeper @ Vehicle Delivery Services a Division of Onelogix, 083 406 2659
- Nthabiseng Mokoena, Group Accountant @ Railway Infrastructure Projects, 081 570 4549
- Evelyn Maloka, Finance Manager @ Mekan Engineering Services, 072 303 3708
Timeline
Admin Controller
Vehicle Delivery Services a Division of Onelogix
04.2023 - Current
Senior Bookkeeper
Railway Infrastructure Projects
02.2022 - 04.2023
Finance Clerk
Mekan Engineering Consultancy
02.2019 - 01.2022
Junior Accountant
Accounting Instinct Consultancy
02.2017 - 02.2019
National N Diploma - Financial Management
Ekurhuleni East College
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor Of Commerce In Accounting - Accounting
Mancosa