Experienced and detail-oriented bookkeeper with a strong background in payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. Proficient in delivering exceptional corporate bookkeeping services while continuously adapting to new technologies to enhance efficiency. Demonstrates impressive accounting expertise and effective communication skills, resulting in consistently favorable outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounting Bookkeeper
UPNGO (Pty) Ltd
05.2021 - Current
Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Processed journal entries, guaranteeing accurate reflection of company finances within the general ledger system.
Reconcile income and expenses for vat calculation
Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Enhanced internal controls by regularly reconciling bank statements and verifying transaction accuracy.
Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators for management review.
Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough data analysis.
Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with the Director to process business transactions.
Input financial data and produced reports using Sage Pastel.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing them to the bank account statement each month.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Filing of VAT201 on the SARS portal.
Filing of EMP201 and other tax returns for clients.
Updating compliance of tax, BBB-EE certificates, and COIDA certificates for all the clients.
Finance Executive(Bookkeeping Accounting)
VFS Visa Processing South Africa Pty Ltd
10.2017 - 04.2021
Uploading payroll journal on the SAP system.
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, and reporting requirements.
Reconciliation of Payroll GL accounts to match with the Finance costing received from HR.
Uploading bonus and leave provisions on SAP.
Booking all employee reimbursements and travel claims (national and international).
Reconciliation of P/L and balance sheet GLs.
Running depreciation on SAP every month end.
Making sure all assets incurred are capitalized before running depreciation.
Updating and maintaining FAR every month.
Inputting capitalized assets from BOQ to an asset template sheet to be uploaded on SAP.
Making sure all capitalized and acquired assets are tagged.
Managing the printing and tagging of all VFS assets.
Verification of assets and preparing asset report for audit purposes.
Assisting with MIS reporting (key figures, function-wise, AR, and AP reports, and other ad hoc reports required) every month.
Ensuring monthly provisions are done for all Facility Management Contracts.
Ensuring calculations are done for billing of income every month for FMCs.
Uploading supplier payments on the bank portal.
Uploading of Embassy remittances on the bank portal.
Reconciliation of embassy payments.
Booking of invoices on SAP.
Preparing uploads for booking payments from the bank to SAP.
Consolidation of application counts for reporting purposes.
Booking of revenue on SAP.
Reconciliation of revenue.
Junior Bookkeeper and Office Administrator
Momentous Group of Companies and RustMo1 Solar Farm (Pty) Ltd
12.2014 - 09.2017
Created staff expense and reimbursement tracker in Excel.
Provided exceptional customer service to both internal colleagues and external clients/vendors during financial inquiries and transactions.
Capture customer information accurately for new applications onto various systems.
Ensure that the correct billing options and terms have been configured on the account.
Ensure contracts are captured within the specified deadlines.
Process invoices and credit notes.
Assist with any customer queries.
Perform and understand the entire customer vetting process.
Match supplier invoices to budget.
Capture and process all supplier invoices, match all invoices to payments at the end of the month.
Maintain creditors ledger, including monthly creditors reconciliations.
Review staff claims submitted.
Monthly cashbook and bank reconciliation.
Prepare and post month-end journals.
Review petty cash allocations and monthly petty cash reconciliations.
Performing all final checks in timesheet and processing for payroll.
Admin-related tasks.
Prepare and file all VAT and PAYE reconciliations, and submit returns to SARS on a monthly basis.
Assist the financial manager in preparing management accounts.
Reconciliation of annual and sick leave forms.
Updating all relevant company statutory documents, including BEE certificates, tax clearance, etc.
Submission of CIPC annual returns.
Compile information and assist with external audits.
To ensure that the office is kept clean and safe at all times by managing the cleaners and ensuring security systems are in place.
Assisting the directors of the company with all their requirements.
Checking all payrolls, ensuring legislative and award compliance (tax compliance, etc.). Ensure all payroll-related data/information within the HR-Payroll database is accurate and correct.
Ensure prompt maintenance of staff records at all times, including archiving and filing.
Office Assistant
West Degree Properties t/a Rawson Properties
03.2013 - 03.2014
Answering the phone.
Coordinate and arrange meetings for sales agents.
Ensure prompt maintenance of staff records at all times, including archiving and filing.
Invoicing Debtors, Creditors
Management of company documentation.
General office assistant duties, including photocopying, mailing, and scanning documents.
Prepare and modify documents, including correspondence, reports, draft memos, and emails.
Provide continuous on-the-job training to ensure that sales agents maintain the highest standards of service and code of conduct at all times.
Handle inquiries and perform ad-hoc administration duties.
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Financial Accounting
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Gauteng
04.2001 - 01.2010
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Accounts Receivable
Invoice Processing
Tax Preparation
Accounts Payable
General Ledger Management
Payroll Processing
Fixed Asset Accounting
Sage 50 Knowledge
IFRS Compliance
GAAP compliance
Month-end closing
Accounting and bookkeeping
Computerpackages
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Accountingpackages
SAGE Pastel Accounting
SAP
References
References will be sent upon request.
Personal Information
Dependents: 1
Notice Period: Immediately
Gender: Female
Nationality: South African
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Accounting Bookkeeper
UPNGO (Pty) Ltd
05.2021 - Current
Finance Executive(Bookkeeping Accounting)
VFS Visa Processing South Africa Pty Ltd
10.2017 - 04.2021
Junior Bookkeeper and Office Administrator
Momentous Group of Companies and RustMo1 Solar Farm (Pty) Ltd