Philecia van der Walt

•Directed management of accounts payable, ensuring timely review and approval of payments.
•Prepared and examined accounting records and financial reports, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance with regulations.
•Oversaw accounting system efficiencies, implementing best practices and relevant policies.
•Led annual internal audit reviews for project accounting processes, providing actionable follow-up for enhancements.
•Evaluated business operations and financial trends to advise on commitments and forecast revenues.
•Managed finances of special purpose vehicles, providing comprehensive reports to management on project performance.
•Supervised budget management, analysing variances between budgeted and actual costs to inform decision-making.

• Oversee full financial management and reporting functions.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial compliance.
• Ensure internal controls and risk management practices are maintained.
• Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
• Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
• Managed cash flow to optimise liquidity and ensure availability of funds for operational needs.
• Reviewed and approved all financial transactions, maintaining strict control over expenditures.
• Oversaw month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Trained and supervised finance team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Liaised with senior management to report on financial status, offering insights and guidance on fiscal matters.
• Reviewed and approved payroll processing, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepared accurate VAT and PAYE returns and represented company in disputes with tax officials.

• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Reconcile BPC and SAP ECC outputs, ensuring data integrity.
• Assist with intercompany transactions, journal entries, and BPF setup.
• Compile Caseware financial statements, and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage directors' emoluments and BBBEE procurement submissions.
• Assist in the preparation of Group Financial Statements in SAP Disclosure Management.

• Oversaw cross-border financial transactions and ensured accuracy.
• Managed month-end reconciliations.
• Oversaw contract registers and ensured BBBEE compliance.
• Executed timely strategies to resolve outstanding debts.

• Generated detailed management reports for both Motor Group and Property Portfolio.
• Supervised financial management and assets.