Advanced excel, Propworx, Pastel, Xero, Quickbooks , Jereel Property management
Sanrisha Sharma
Bookkeeper / Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced with maintaining accurate financial records and managing ledgers efficiently. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of financial software to streamline accounting processes and ensure timely reconciliations. Track record of ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting financial decision-making through detailed reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance & Admin Manager
JONE Student Accommodation
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2024 - Current
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
- Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses.
- Verified customer information for orderly, up-to-date online systems.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans to achieve company objectives while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service delivery.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Developed and implemented improved filing systems for enhanced order and accuracy.
- Oversaw budget management for administrative functions, ensuring all expenditures remained within allocated funds.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Bookkeeper / Accountant
Hillbrow Consolidated Investments Cc
Johannesburg
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Administration
- Financial Statements
- Invoice balancing
- General Ledger Entries
- Statutory Reporting
- Administrative Support
- Superior attention to detail
- Fiscal budgeting knowledge
- IFRS familiarity
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Accounting Processes
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Journal Entries
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Records Maintenance
- Document Recordkeeping
- Self Motivation
- 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.
- Debtors Management
- Supplier Recons
- Receipt Allocations
- Month-end Statement Run.
- Facilitation Of Meetings
- General Administration
- Annual Financial Statements
- Payroll & HR (Approximately +-80 Employees)
- Onboarding of New Staff
- Drafting of Letters
- Debt Reporting
- Facilitation of Financial Institute Applications
- Rent Rolls
- HCI Social Housing Administration
- Issuing out of Monthly Statements to Tenants
- Propworx Reporting (Property Management Software)x10 Entities
- Drawing up of Management Pack
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- 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 decision making.
- Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
- Optimized financial data accuracy, conducted thorough checks and balances.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Managed Total Invoiced Reporting
- Management of COJ Accounts across 10 Entities
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
Accountant
Samsodien and Associates
Cape Town, South Africa
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Processing of cashbooks and closing journals
- Liaising with clients on a daily basis
- VAT and bank reconciliations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Accountant
123 Consulting
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Payments, balance sheet reconciliations, debtors creditors, invoicing, cashbook, compiling the trial balance and doing VAT returns, assisting the auditors.
- 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.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Audit Clerk
Octagon Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Audited income, expense, and balance sheet accounts.
- Reviewed figures, postings and paperwork for accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
- Received daily reports and supporting documentation for routine audits and promptly reported any discrepancies for further review.
- Identified irregularities, researched causes and resolved problems.
- Researched cash variances, investigated root causes and corrected problems with detail-oriented approach.
- Evaluated master reports and compared information against individual machine and employee data.
- Improved accuracy in financial reporting through diligent examination of accounts, ledgers, and bank records.
- Supported senior auditors by preparing necessary documentation and maintaining well-organized workpapers throughout the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous adherence to policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while reviewing complex financial transactions and identifying discrepancies.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
UNISA
04.2009
MATRICULATION WITH EXEMPTION - ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, ACCOUNTING, BIOLOGY
MOUNTVIEW SECONDARY
12.2000
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Data inputting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- MS Office Suite
- Auditing
Documentation and control
Office management
Administrative support
Recordkeeping and reporting
Customer service management
Microsoft Office Suite
Developing policies and procedures
Organization and multitasking
Human resources
Staff management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/20/83
- Place of Birth: Durban
Reason For Application
I am a hard-working individual and have strong financial skills, good with billing and expenses.
Software
Timeline
Finance & Admin Manager
JONE Student Accommodation
12.2024 - Current
Bookkeeper / Accountant
Hillbrow Consolidated Investments Cc
01.2023 - 11.2024
Accountant
Samsodien and Associates
11.2021 - 12.2022
Accountant
123 Consulting
01.2015 - 06.2016
Audit Clerk
Octagon Chartered Accountants
01.2011 - 01.2012
MATRICULATION WITH EXEMPTION - ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, ACCOUNTING, BIOLOGY
MOUNTVIEW SECONDARY
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
UNISA