Pauline Gitau
Junior Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented Junior Accountant with experience at ITqulate Systems, adept at financial reporting and bank reconciliations. Proven problem-solver skilled in Sage and Microsoft Excel, successfully supporting month-end closings and tax compliance. Recognized for enhancing customer relations and streamlining financial processes, contributing to efficient operations and accurate financial management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Accountant
ITqulate Systems
Midrand
02.2021 - Current
- Preparing trial balance ,ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Entering financial transactions into general ledger
- Managing accounts payable and receivable
- Bank statement reconciliations
- Tax compliance and VAT returns preparation
- Supporting accurate month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and adjustments
- Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting
- Contribute to preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports on a quarterly basis.
Bookkeeper/Sales Assistant
Safrique International
Johannesburg
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Capturing invoices
- Petty Cash Claims and reimbursements
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business
- Placing orders
- Reconcile sales against banking and follow up on payment queries
Finance Intern
SAICA
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries
- Assisted with processing invoices and other relevant finance documents.
- Assisted with preparing payroll
- Assisted senior Accountant with additional tasks as needed
- Verify and capture records for all company assets.
Data Capturer/sales Assistant
Kesanjos
Johannesburg
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Recording inventory weekly
- Follow up on payment and ensuring customer satisfaction with product and service
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
- Maintained digital and physical files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
Education
Applied Knowledge - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
Johannesburg 12.2024 - Current
Skills
- Accounting
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Journal entries
- Tax filing
- Billing management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounting software -Sage and Microsoft Dynamic
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA)
Timeline
Applied Knowledge - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
12.2024 - Current
Junior Accountant
ITqulate Systems
02.2021 - Current
Bookkeeper/Sales Assistant
Safrique International
05.2019 - 05.2020
Finance Intern
SAICA
01.2017 - 11.2018
Data Capturer/sales Assistant
Kesanjos
10.2015 - 10.2016
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