SARAVEN PILLAY
Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
I am an accomplished Accountant with 3 years proven experience in performing financial management functions, overachieving sales quotas, building long-term client relationships, and ensuring effective bank reconciliation.
I am self-motivated and passionate about creative problem solving and achieving operational excellence. I strive to meet demands and deadlines by applying a diligent work ethic whilst ensuring commitment to quality. I am an energetic self-starter and team player capable of navigating high-stress situations and working together towards a common goal. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position within in the finance sector. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
CCH MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS
Johannesburg, South Africa
2 2022 - Current
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Organize and handle financial logs, reports, bank records, and treasury files
- Performed weekly sales tracking and provided financial reporting to senior leadership for corrective action planning
- Responsible for competitor insights; maintaining a strong understanding of competitors' mission, offerings, and presence in assigned territory
- Able to push for reforms and dispute the current quo when need be
- Provided the exemplary level of service to clients, maintaining, and improving relationships for future business opportunities
- Utilized domain expertise to source and filter user feedback and improve work processes by updating customer service protocols
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
Financial Advisor (while studying BCom undergrad)
D&D Advisory Services
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Financial accounting and reconciliation
- Finance information systems
- Advanced in excel
- Analysis and reporting
- Relationship building
- Negotiation and communication
- Stakeholder management
- Teamwork
- Transparent and ethical
- Business development
- Leadership
- Performed job shadowing in liberty's legal department for 3 months while studying - assisted with drafting and reviewing of supplier contracts.
Job Shadowing
Liberty Group
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed job shadowing in liberty's legal department for 3 months while studying - assisted with drafting and reviewing of supplier contracts.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Finance- Financial Management - undefined
MANCOSA
Diploma of Higher Education- Business Management - undefined
MANCOSA
Skills
Internal Controls
Audit Support
Cost savings options
Team building
Financial Reporting
Stock Valuation
Fiscal budgeting knowledge
Bookkeeping
Budget Analysis
Client Representation
Compliance Reporting
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
GAAP Accounting Practices
Risk Management
Timeline
Financial Advisor (while studying BCom undergrad)
D&D Advisory Services
01.2019 - 02.2021
Job Shadowing
Liberty Group
06.2017 - 08.2017
Accountant
CCH MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS
2 2022 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Finance- Financial Management - undefined
MANCOSA
Diploma of Higher Education- Business Management - undefined
MANCOSA