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Sabashnee Singh

Accountant/Teamleader
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

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


Bookkeeper

PSG (Former Mcubed Holdings)
01.2002 - 04.2007
  • Cashbook processing for 44 entities
  • Creditors - Reconciling statements,processing invoices
  • Debtors - Processing invoices and receipts
  • Electronic Payments (CATS)
  • General Ledger reconciliations
  • Administering bank queries
  • Audit preparations
  • Assist with financial reporting

Bookkeeper

MEDICINE CHAIN
09.1999 - 12.2001
  • Downloading of bank statements
  • Cashbook processing for 40 pharmaceutical stores
  • Creditors
  • Debtors
  • Electronic Payments (CATS/CASHFOCUS)

Bookkeeper

Chemical Specialities
03.1997 - 08.1999
  • Downloading of bank statements
  • Cashbook Processing
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Creditors
  • Debtors
  • Daily cashflows
  • Electronic Payments (CASHFOCUS)

Education

Certificate - Accounting

Damelin
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Bookkeeping

Damelin
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Senior Certificate

Lenarea Secondary
Durban
04.2001 -

Skills

Team Supervision

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Timeline

Reconciliation Team Leader

FNZ
10.2022 - Current

Accountant

FNZ (Former Silica Holdings)
07.2014 - 09.2022

Accountant

PSG
05.2007 - 06.2014

Bookkeeper

PSG (Former Mcubed Holdings)
01.2002 - 04.2007

Certificate - Accounting

Damelin
04.2001 -

Certificate - Bookkeeping

Damelin
04.2001 -

Senior Certificate

Lenarea Secondary
04.2001 -

Bookkeeper

MEDICINE CHAIN
09.1999 - 12.2001

Bookkeeper

Chemical Specialities
03.1997 - 08.1999
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