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Sanrisha Sharma

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

Advanced excel, Propworx, Pastel, Xero, Quickbooks , Jereel Property management

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

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