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REGINA SERE
Senior Bookkeeper, Remote Bookkeeping Specialist, Finance Operations Support
Johannesburg,GP
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Summary
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance across day-to-day finance operations. Maintains accurate records, processes invoices and payments, and prepares management reports and month-end support that keep financial data organized and audit-ready. Supports supplier communication, discrepancy resolution, and remote collaboration using QuickBooks Online, Sage Accounting, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.
Overview
2
Languages
1
Certificate
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Props 1006 (Pty) LtdJohannesburg
GENERAL MANAGER
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Manage the day-to-day operations of a business generating approximately R38 million in annual turnover, overseeing financial administration, reporting, operational activities, and stakeholder coordination.
- Oversee relationships with approximately 50 suppliers and service providers, coordinating operational expenditure, invoices, payments, documentation, and service-related matters.
- Monitor approximately R270,000 in monthly operating expenditure, supporting effective cost management, financial control, and operational planning.
- Prepare monthly management reports and business summaries, providing leadership with financial and operational information to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
- Coordinate approximately 5 key operational and financial workstreams, managing priorities independently and ensuring deliverables are completed within required deadlines.
- Work directly with 3 shareholders/directors and key stakeholders, coordinating communication, documentation, approvals, and follow-up on financial and operational matters.
- Support budgeting, financial planning, and operational improvements, contributing to stronger financial visibility and more effective allocation of business resources.
- Strengthened audit compliance and internal controls by improving documentation, control processes, and financial procedures, supporting greater accountability and audit readiness.
- Identify operational and administrative inefficiencies and implement process improvements to improve accuracy, consistency, and control across business activities.
SSEM Mthembu MedicalJohannesburg
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Managed full-function bookkeeping and financial administration across 4 entities, supporting approximately R108 million in annual turnover and maintaining accurate financial records across high-volume operations.
- Processed approximately 50,000 financial transactions per month, ensuring accurate capture, classification, and timely processing of financial data.
- Processed approximately 2,000 supplier invoices per month across a supplier base of approximately 1,700 suppliers, ensuring accurate documentation, account allocation, and payment processing.
- Maintained and reconciled approximately 15 bank accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items to support accurate month-end balances.
- Maintained financial records for approximately 10,000 customer accounts, supporting accurate account management, reconciliations, and resolution of customer-related financial queries.
- Prepared monthly management reports, financial schedules, and reconciliations, providing management with accurate financial information for review and decision-making.
- Supported annual external audit processes, maintaining organized financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation to facilitate audit requirements and strengthen compliance.
- Supported month-end accounting procedures, including reconciliations, journals, account reviews, and preparation of financial schedules across multiple entities.
- Strengthened internal controls and audit compliance through improved financial documentation, record-keeping, and control procedures, supporting more efficient audit preparation and improved accuracy of financial information.
- Liaised with approximately 1,700 suppliers, customers, auditors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to resolve financial queries, obtain supporting documentation, and ensure timely completion of accounting requirements.
Education
Vaal University of TechnologyJohannesburg
National Diploma from Internal Auditing
03.2010
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Skills
Accounts payable and accounts receivable
Bank reconciliations
General ledger maintenance
Invoice processing
Month-end accounting support
Journal entry preparation
Data entry
Accounts payable
Inventory reconciliation
Purchase order management
Accounts receivable
Bank reconciliation
Accounting software proficiency
General ledger management
Account reconciliation
Account reconciliation
Cash flow management
Cash flow management
Financial reporting
Audit support
Policy and procedure implementation
Fixed asset management
Tax preparation
Internal controls
Quality control analysis
Tax filing
Spreadsheets
Cost accounting
Revenue recognition
Quickbooks
Expense tracking
Depreciation schedules
Financial report production
Year-end closing
Month-end closing
Bill coding
Collections coordination
Financial data analyzation
Teamwork
Organization skills
General ledger and accounting
Payroll processing capability
Financial statement preparation
Payroll processing
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Financial recordkeeping
Statement review
Data analysis
Record reconciliation
Analytical thinking
Certification
Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate — Completed August 2026, QuickBooks Online Certified, Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Interests
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English | Setswana | IsiZulu
Software
Sage 300
Xero
QuickBooks Online
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Outlook
Availability
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Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Transformed Co-Props into a structured, compliant finance operation by taking ownership of the complete accounting function — from bookkeeping and reconciliations through to VAT compliance, financial reporting and the preparation and presentation of financial statements.
Quote
“Courage is not the absence of fear. It's deciding that something matters more than your fear.”
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
Co-Props 1006 (Pty) Ltd
05.2022 - Current
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
SSEM Mthembu Medical
02.2019 - Current
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma from Internal Auditing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- South African Citizen
- Code 8 Driver's Licence
- Available for Remote Work