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Portia Makgoka

Accountant
Pretoria,Gauteng

Summary

Devoted Finance Assistant adept at effectively completing complex tasks. Smart and talented with proficiency in SAP and supportive attitude. Proven history of efficiency, accuracy and detail-oriented work. Exceptionally gifted Finance Assistant educated in accounts receivables and data analysis. Deadline-oriented and considered a valuable asset to any team. Motivated Finance Assistant willing to work hard while implementing general ledger entries and maintaining data confidentiality. Proficient in SAP and well-rounded in maintaining accounting documentation. Sophisticated Finance Assistant offering excellent skills in bookkeeping and writing. Pursuing a similar position where an enthusiastic individual with an understanding of invoicing and monthly reporting tasks is highly sought. Focused Accounting professional with 24 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with SAP. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Assistant

African Development Bank
Pretoria, Gauteng
02.2019 - Current
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
  • Prepared invoices on bi-weekly basis, effectively sending out bills for upwards of [Number] customers monthly.

Finance Officer

Land Bank
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2001 - 07.2016
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
  • Managed day-to-day operations within ten-person finance department for Land Bank organization.
  • Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
  • Used SAP to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
  • Used SAP to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
  • Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
  • Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.

Senior Financial Administrator

NIPILAR
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2000 - 12.2000

Assisting the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring the business processes facilitate the proper functioning of the finance department in line with GAAP and USAID Donors requirements. Responsible for full fuction of Finance and Accounts department. Financial reporting to donors - balance confirmation reports and interpretation and analysis of Income Statement.

· Budget preparation, variance monitoring and forecast

Assistance Accountant

Denel (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria, Gauteng
03.1996 - 12.1999

Monitoring division cash-books in line with Group cash flow requirements,· Managing Petty Cash,· Performing books to Trial Balance

Handling queries of internal and external clients, Inter group balance confirmation – Creditors and Debtors payments.

Education

MBA - Management And Science

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2017 - 09.2021

B.COM Honours in Business Management - Commerce And Administration

UNISA
Pretoria
06.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Technology : Cost And Management Acc - Commerce

Tshwane Unviversity of Technology
Pretoria
01.2005 - 12.2007

National Diploma: Cost And Management Accounting -

Vaal University of Tecchnology
Vereeniging
01.1993 - 11.1996

Skills

Monthly reporting

[Timeframe] reporting

Skilled in SAP

Invoicing procedures

Auditing tasks

Financial Management

Budgeting

Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 14 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of SAP Project.
  • Achieved merit by completing reducing long outstanding fees and costwith accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with training record management system and process.

Affiliations

Business Accountant in Practice (SA) - SAIBA

Software

SAP

PEOPLE SOFT

PASTEL

IMPACT AWARD AND ENCORE

Certification

Certified Business Accountant, SAIBA - 1 year

Timeline

Finance Assistant

African Development Bank
02.2019 - Current

MBA - Management And Science

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2017 - 09.2021

B.COM Honours in Business Management - Commerce And Administration

UNISA
06.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Technology : Cost And Management Acc - Commerce

Tshwane Unviversity of Technology
01.2005 - 12.2007

Finance Officer

Land Bank
01.2001 - 07.2016

Senior Financial Administrator

NIPILAR
01.2000 - 12.2000

Assistance Accountant

Denel (Pty) Ltd
03.1996 - 12.1999

National Diploma: Cost And Management Accounting -

Vaal University of Tecchnology
01.1993 - 11.1996
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