Roberta Bertacco
Gauteng
Summary
Dynamic financial manager with a proven track record at Lalela Retail and AGAN Distributors, specializing in SAGE systems and team development. Expertise in analytical problem-solving and time management has led to significant improvements in financial operations and staff productivity. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Lalela Retail (Pty) Ltd and AGAN Distributors (Pty) Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Full accounts function (SAGE Accounting) & Payroll (SAGE Payroll)
- Process salary journals
- Process all journals
- Prepare VAT & EMP 201 for Auditors to load on Efiling
- Prepare, process, and pay 12 staff members
- Liase with the auditor
- Capture and pay Creditor’s, pay rent & daily EFT’s
- Process bank daily
- Asset deprecation journal
- Update cash flow weekly for the CEO
- Buying Forex Spot rate, sending all required documents to the bank once stock has landed
- Debtors
- Ordering of stationery & office refreshments
- Booking shipments from overseas suppliers
- Custom clearance documents
- Submitting RMA to overseas suppliers
Financial & Payroll Controller
Framework Property Services
Highlands North
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Handled payroll processes with Integrity Payroll system.
- Led a team of 5 staff members.
- Conducted reconciliation of four cashbooks using PASTEL software.
- Performed processing of salary journals with proficiency in PASTEL.
- Managed and updated journals regularly.
- Oversaw preparation and execution of monthly inter-company recharge invoices.
- Generate monthly management reports.
- Conducted monthly assessments of liquidity levels.
- Prepared and submitted VAT reports for FPS and Pillar Maintenance on a bimonthly basis.
- Executed payroll processing for 149 staff across seven distinct payrolls.
- Executed payment operations based on EMP201 regulations.
- Processed tenant rent payments using the PROPSYS system.
- Handled refunds and shortcomings of deposits for tenants on the PROPSYS system.
- Overseeing FPS Business accounts for precise invoicing across various portfolios.
- Verify EAF reconciliation following month-end.
- Collaborated with auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in procedures.
- Participate in weekly HOD meetings with owners.
Accountant
EOEC Group (Pty) Ltd
03.2008 - 11.2020
- Established operational presence at Hillcrest location.
- Handled full accounting responsibilities for 8 cost centers of DDS and EOEC Group (Pty) Ltd with expertise in ACCPAC.
- Ensured accurate and timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations for DDS & EOEC Group.
- Generated comprehensive monthly financial position reports for DDS & EOEC Group.
- Prepared detailed VAT reviews to ensure financial consistency within DDS and EOEC Group.
- Verified proper distribution of expenses to aid managers in budget assessment.
- Aided in the execution of the yearly audit conducted by DDS & EOEC Group.
- Prepared income invoices and monitored debtor balances for timely reconciliation.
- Handled invoicing related to management fees in African regions within EOEC Group.
- Managed creditor payments, rent disbursements and weekly EFT transactions.
- Completed weekly petty cash processing with month-end reconciliation.
- Completed daily reconciliation for main account and month-end reconciliation for branch accounts.
- Document traffic fines on spreadsheet, scan and email to branches.
- Managed accurate entry and transfer of lease information for financial processing.
- Transferred waybill information from the spreadsheet to ACCPAC.
- Executed accurate documentation of financial journal postings for DDS and EOEC Group.
- Generated stock assets and adjusted item prices.
- Handled the accounting of asset depreciation for DDS & EOEC.
- Compiled and filed VAT returns for DDS, EOEC Group, and Ubuntu Procure.
- Prepared updated cash flow summaries on a daily basis for Directors.
- Executed Forex forward cover and spot rate transactions efficiently.
- Distributed DODS to managers post month-end closure for budget review.
- Managed activities of fleet administrator and accounts clerk.
- Resettled in Hillcrest.
Office Administration
Specialised Dispense Systems
Meadowdale, Germiston
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Coordinated inventory orders for stock, office supplies, and refreshments.
- Managed petty cash disbursements effectively.
- Generated detailed quotes.
- Managed reconciliation of debtors and creditors transactions accurately.
- Oversaw repair processes.
- Performed routine administrative responsibilities efficiently.
Accounts Clerk
Drink Dispense Services (Pty) Ltd
Meadowdale, Germiston
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Managed and tracked outstanding debtor accounts.
- Managed creditor accounts efficiently.
- Handle weekly and month-end petty cash reconciliation.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of branch banking processes while completing daily operations for primary account.
- Processed EFT payments on a weekly basis.
- Recorded traffic fines in spreadsheet.
- Maintained accurate records of vehicle lease transactions in branch general ledgers.
- Managed claims assessments for mobile devices and automobiles.
- Managed inventory of mobile devices.
- Documented waybills in spreadsheets for accurate tracking.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and refreshments.
Education
National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting -
05.2018
National Certificate in Bookkeeping -
07.2013
National Certificate in Bookkeeping -
07.2012
Skills
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Debt Management Expertise
- Expense Tracking Proficiency
- Reconciliation of Financial Records
- Inventory Management
- Engaging with Executive Leadership
- Data Management in Spreadsheets
- Experience in VAT Management
- Supporting Audit Processes
- Reflective Journaling
- Administrative Management
- Forex
- Customer Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Thoroughly Organized
- Self-Directed Professional
- Effective Team Contributor
- Written Communication
- Excel Proficiency
- Email Communication Skills
- Accpac Financial Management Skills
- Pastel Accounting Proficiency
- Accurate Payroll Processing
- SAGE Accounting Systems Knowledge
- SAGE Payroll Management
- Operating expense tracking
- Financial data reporting
- Accounting management
- Fixed asset accounting
- Credit analysis
- Superior time management
- Debt management
- Customer relationship development
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable management
- Management accounting
- Cash flow management
- Staff leadership and development
- Financial statement preparation
Equity
White Female
Languages
English
References
On Request
Pc Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Internet / Email
- Accpac
- Pastel Accounting
- Integrity Payroll
- SAGE Accounting
- SAGE Payroll
Personal Information
- Available: 1 Month notice
- Date of Birth: 08/23/68
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Affiliations
- I am a seasoned bookkeeper and I also am a personal assistant to my boss's
Accomplishments
- I have received every year the EXCO bonus
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Manager
Lalela Retail (Pty) Ltd and AGAN Distributors (Pty) Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Financial & Payroll Controller
Framework Property Services
06.2021 - 10.2022
Accountant
EOEC Group (Pty) Ltd
03.2008 - 11.2020
Office Administration
Specialised Dispense Systems
08.2007 - 02.2008
Accounts Clerk
Drink Dispense Services (Pty) Ltd
06.2006 - 05.2007