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
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
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
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
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