Accounting Pastel Partner
Serena Katherin Reddy
Accountant
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in accounting and financial management. Skilled in audit preparation and accurate financial record-keeping, ensuring compliance and precision. Collaborative team player who meets deadlines under pressure while adapting to business needs. Committed to continuous skill enhancement and innovative problem-solving in the accounting field.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
01.2024 - Current
- Administers full spectrum of financial and accounting responsibilities for numerous subsidiary companies, including oversight of an assistant accountant.
- companies consist of civil and construction , NPC and PBO (Trust) , franchise , investment property management.
- support BBBEE audit compliance.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Managed reconciliation of general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
Junior Accountant
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
07.2013 - 2023
- managed comprehensive financial and accounting functions for various subsidiary companies within Belgotex Group and supported financial accountant
- month-end preparation of management reports.
- management of loan schedules and inter-company accounts.
- preparation of VAT reconciliation along with submission of VAT and PAYE returns
- Verified electronic payments and interbank transfers for accuracy and compliance. Managed company accounts to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- reviewing and reconciling all petty cash accounts and forex transactions
- Assist with all creditors and cashbook payments as well as assist with supervision of staff and queries when the financial manager is absent
- preparation of all debit order accounts including diners, travel, eqstra-fleet, etc.
- ensuring timely receipt of all funds
- Completed application forms for credit cards and petty cash accounts. Facilitated opening of new company bank accounts to enhance financial operations.
- Facilitated communication among staff regarding credit card issues. Collaborated directly with bank consultants to resolve company queries efficiently.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- compilation of subsidiary entities audit documentation for year-end review
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
Temporary - Substitute for the Financial Accountan
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Provided support to financial accountant by handling daily responsibilities during maternity leave
- Directed full accountability for general ledger and reporting activities for manufacturing giant.
- supervise and confirm all payments from creditors team
- prepare and deliver monthly management reports to board
- submission of all regulatory requirements including statistical forms
Junior Accountant with Added Function Export-Debtors
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
2008 - 2012
- continued overseeing multiple subsidiary entities while managing export account receivable accounts
- Verify accuracy of foreign export invoices against monthly statements
- Verify execution of goods sales with correct application of exchange rates
- reconcile all export proceeds and manage diverse foreign bank accounts (USD/EUR/AUD)
- modify monthly plan for forex gains/losses
Foreign Creditors Clerk
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
01.2007 - 01.2008
- validating supplier invoices
- batching invoices – verifying match with GRV order pricing quantities and relevant import documentation
- verify accuracy of import calculations against tariffs
- ensuring allocations match appropriate ledger code
- submit all invoices for approval
- recording all supplier invoices into accounting system
- reconcile monthly accounts (Excel records to match creditors' balance on system)
- Contact suppliers to ensure all queries are resolved before processing of payments
- preparing all international payments including machinery rental payments and salaries for overseas representatives
- batch processing of remittances for authorization
- Booked rates with bank and processed payments for all suppliers via EFT on Standard Bank online.
- verification of supplier consignments
- Rebate schedule being updated
- compile monthly forecasting schedule for all invoices due for payment
- execute month-end processes ensuring age analysis aligns with ledger and deadlines are met
Creditor's Clerk
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Executed batching of invoices to align with GRV order pricing and quantities. Cross-checked allocations to ensure accurate expense coding in ledger. Facilitated approval process by sending all invoices for timely authorization. Captured all supplier invoices in accounting system for accurate recordkeeping. Reconciled monthly accounts through Excel to validate creditors' balances on system.
- Executed batching of invoices per GRV order pricing and quantities, cross-checked allocations for accurate expense coding, and facilitated timely authorization by sending all invoices for approval. Captured supplier invoices in accounting system for accurate recordkeeping and reconciled monthly accounts in Excel to validate creditors' balances.
- Collaborated with finance team to streamline reporting processes for creditor transactions.
- receipt of GRVs from outlets validating vendor invoices
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Regent Business School
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
SLP -
Pastel Accounting Varsity College
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa01-2016
Financial Accounting Certificate -
Varsity College
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa01-2010
Microsoft Excel 2007 -
I.T. Intellect
Pietermaritzburg01-2010
Microsoft Excel Level 2 -
I.T. Intellect
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa01-2008
ICDL Start -
Computer Society, South Africa
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa01-2007
Senior Certificate -
Woodlands Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa01-2004
Skills
Full-cycle accounting
Financial reporting
Accounts payable
Bookkeeping
Cash flow analysis
Bank reconciliation
Account reconciliation
Ledger entries
VAT & PAYE Submissions
Audit support
ERP proficiency
Attention to detail
Software
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Finance and Operations
AS400 Finance
INFOR M3 Accounting
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- 30 English Road, Chasevalley, Pietermaritzburg 3201
- Serena.reddy@belgotex.co.za
- +27 72 130 2243
- 8709190103083
- English
- Code 8
- Married
- Serena Reddy
Timeline
Accountant
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
01.2024 - Current
Junior Accountant
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
07.2013 - 2023
Temporary - Substitute for the Financial Accountan
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2013
Foreign Creditors Clerk
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
01.2007 - 01.2008
Creditor's Clerk
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Regent Business School
04.2001 -
Junior Accountant with Added Function Export-Debtors
Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd - Flooring Manufactures
2008 - 2012
SLP -
Pastel Accounting Varsity College
Financial Accounting Certificate -
Varsity College
Microsoft Excel 2007 -
I.T. Intellect
Microsoft Excel Level 2 -
I.T. Intellect
ICDL Start -
Computer Society, South Africa
Senior Certificate -
Woodlands Secondary School