Automate
Sandra Faruk (Govender)
Accountant
Shelly Beach
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 15 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting.
Developed skills in financial analysis and reporting within fast-paced corporate environment, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in managing budgets and financial data, with focus on accuracy and compliance. Capable of applying analytical and organizational skills to support business objectives in diverse settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Accountant
Garden City Motors
09.2017 - Current
- General Office duties as required
- Monthly general ledger recons
- Submission of vat returns
- Compiling profit estimate
- Preparing Management accounts
- Preparing Head office schedules as required
- Making sure that ICQ requirements are maintained
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Bookkeeper
Garden City Motors
- Company Overview: Motor
- Reconciliation of bank statements
- Reconciliation of floor plan statement
- Allocation of warranty payments
- General office duties
- Reconciliation of monthly general ledger transactions
- Motor
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Boosted efficiency, implemented digital filing system for receipts and invoices.
- Maintained compliance with tax laws, ensuring timely filing of all required documents.
- Improved tax preparation efficiency, organized and reviewed all relevant financial documents.
- Improved financial accuracy by meticulously recording all transactions in accounting software.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by automating routine bookkeeping tasks.
- Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Workshop Admin Supervisor
Garden City Commercials
- Company Overview: Motor
- Warranty Reconciliation and allocations
- Capture data onto system
- Record Keeping
- General office duties
- Processing of supplier invoices
- Managing of workshop admin staff
- Motor
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Collaborated closely with other department managers to identify areas where administrative support could be improved or streamlined.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion by maintaining confidentiality in accordance with company guidelines.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Cash Book Clerk/Bookkeeper
Garden City Motors
11.2004 - Current
- Issuing of cheques and processing of the requisitions
- Receipting of debtors payments from the bank statement
- Reconciliation of bank statements
- General Office duties as required
- Reconciliation of the fuel accounts and statements
- Redirection and payments of traffic fines
- Monthly general ledger recons
- Submission of vat returns
- Assisting with management accounts
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Admin Clerk
Key Delta
02.2001 - 02.2004
- Debtors
- Creditors
- Switchboard Relief
- General Admin Duties
Admin Clerk
Capital City Toyota/Fourways Motors
01.1994 - 01.2000
- General Office Duties
- Debtors
- Creditors
- Workshop receptionist
- Costing and warranty clerk
Education
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Maths, Biology, Accounting, History
Silver Heights Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa01-1989
NQF Level 5 - Accounting Technician – AAT
Association Of Accounting Technicians
01-2019
Certificate - Microsoft Office 2000
Corporate Personnel
Certificate - Financial Accounting
Varsity College
Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaCertificate - Ms - Excel Elementary
Togan Computers
Certificate - First Aid Level One
St John Ambulance
Certificate - Basic Fire Technology
Msunduzi Municipality Fire & Emergency Services
Skills
Financial Accounts Reconciliation
Bookkeeping
Financial recordkeeping
Accounting
Bank statement reconciliation
Accounts payable
Account reconciliation
Statutory reporting
Accounts receivable
General ledger entries
General ledger management
Finance
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Time management abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Reliability
Professionalism
Organizational skills
Computerised System Experience
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Basic Pastel
Employment History
Garden City Motors (Shelly Beach), Accountant, 09/09/17 to date, General Office duties as required., Monthly general ledger recons, Submission of vat returns, Compiling profit estimate, Preparing Management accounts, Preparing Head office schedules as required., Making sure that ICQ requirements are maintained., Garden City Motors, Cash Book Clerk/Bookkeeper, 11/01/04 to date, Issuing of cheques and processing of the requisitions, Receipting of debtors payments from the bank statement., Reconciliation of bank statements, General Office duties as required., Reconciliation of the fuel accounts and statements, Redirection and payments of traffic fines, Monthly general ledger recons, Submission of vat returns, Assisting with management accounts, Garden City Commercials, Motor, Workshop Admin Supervisor, Warranty Reconciliation and allocations, Capture data onto system, Record Keeping, General office duties, Processing of supplier invoices, Managing of workshop admin staff, Garden City Motors, Motor, Bookkeeper, Reconciliation of bank statements, Reconciliation of floor plan statement, Allocation of warranty payments, General office duties, Reconciliation of monthly general ledger transactions, Key Delta, Admin Clerk, 02/2001-02/2004, Debtors, Creditors, Switchboard Relief, General Admin Duties, Capital City Toyota/Fourways Motors, Admin Clerk, 1994-2000, General Office Duties, Debtors, Creditors, Workshop receptionist, Costing and warranty clerk
Names
Sandra
Id No
711129 0131 083
Health
Excellent
Drivers Licence
Code 8
Physical Postal Address
45 Surf Bay Sands, Lot1240, Shelly Beach, 4265
Contact Details
083 944 3743
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/29/71
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies Sports
- Cooking
- Reading
- Dancing
- Listening To Music
Software
Excel
Microsoft
Pastel
Timeline
Accountant
Garden City Motors
09.2017 - Current
Cash Book Clerk/Bookkeeper
Garden City Motors
11.2004 - Current
Admin Clerk
Key Delta
02.2001 - 02.2004
Admin Clerk
Capital City Toyota/Fourways Motors
01.1994 - 01.2000
Certificate - Microsoft Office 2000
Corporate Personnel
Certificate - Ms - Excel Elementary
Togan Computers
Certificate - First Aid Level One
St John Ambulance
Certificate - Basic Fire Technology
Msunduzi Municipality Fire & Emergency Services
Bookkeeper
Garden City Motors
Workshop Admin Supervisor
Garden City Commercials
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Maths, Biology, Accounting, History
Silver Heights Secondary School
NQF Level 5 - Accounting Technician – AAT
Association Of Accounting Technicians
Certificate - Financial Accounting
Varsity College