Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconciliation Team Leader
FNZ
10.2022 - Current
Team Lead a group of individuals that perform the reconciliation function for the following clients Alexander Forbes , Nedgroup Investments, Boutique Collective Investments & M&G Investments (Former Prudential)
Actively involved in helping resolve queries and escalations
Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
I also play the role of a back-up across all my cients
Accountant
FNZ (Former Silica Holdings)
07.2014 - 09.2022
Perform all reconciliation process for the following clients
- Alexander Forbes
- M&G (Former Prudential)
Ensure Asset / Liability matching at all times
Reconciliation of client control accounts daily
Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts daily
Follow-up on all outstanding recon items and queries
Reconciliation of bank accounts vs cashbook using DARA/iCompare
Compiling recon of Unallocated cash
Preparation of weekly/monthly age analysis
Living Annuity Trial balance (M&G)
Audit Packs (Living annuity,Retirement Annuity,Pension,Provident for Alexander Forbes)
Accountant
PSG
05.2007 - 06.2014
Instructing all fund movements to the respective managing companies
Handling all cashflows thereof
Asset vs Liability unit recon (weekly)
Loading and releasing of payments (CATS)
Proactively resolving arising problems
Fundbuildup & Transaction summary reconciliation
Splitting transaction summary report into relevant tax categories
Processing of all assets on Accpac
Processing of all Withdrawals and Premiums
Surrender and Annuity clearing account reconciliations