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Certification
Baking
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Shalinee Jagadis

Shalinee Jagadis

Senior Accounts Associate
Tongaat

Summary

Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accounts Associate

AZA Finance
09.2021 - Current
  • Experienced finance leader with a proven track record in managing teams within the South African finance department. Skilled in mentoring junior team members, conducting performance reviews, and overseeing administrative tasks, such as leave approvals. Proficient in optimizing team dynamics and driving departmental efficiency to support organizational objectives.
  • Collaborative accounting professional with over five years of experience excelling in multicultural environments. Skilled in financial documentation and digital accounting systems, ensuring compliance, and implementing best practices. Expert at managing complex workloads through effective time management and multitasking. Leverages strong analytical skills to enhance financial processes and contribute to organizational success.
  • Financial Analysis: Conducts in-depth analysis of financial statements, prepares comprehensive financial reports, supports strategic decision-making, manages organizational balance sheets, and updates the chart of accounts.
    Accounting Systems: Develops new business units within accounting systems, implements streamlined accounting processes, and maintains general ledgers with precise journal entries.
    Audit and Compliance: Assists auditors by providing critical information, establishes procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards, and supplies audit backups.
    Reporting and Documentation: Prepares detailed weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports, reconciles bank statements, resolves discrepancies, and manages banking transactions using SAP systems.

    Relationship Management: Cultivates and sustains effective working relationships, enhances team training, and leads staff development initiatives.
    Problem Solving: Diagnoses and resolves system faults, tracks missing transactions, and ensures timely payments.
    Organizational Skills: Manages fixed asset registers, maintains prepayment schedules, and performs ad hoc duties as required.
    Technical: Excel, Google Sheets, Recon Art, QuickBooks, SUN System, and SAP.
    General: Time management, multitasking, analytical skills, communication, and leadership.



Accounts Assistant

Exchange 4 free
03.2016 - 09.2021
  • Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
  • Chased missing transactions to help facilitate timely payments.
  • Responded to day-to-day finance queries from senior staff.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by implementing a system of double-checking and cross-referencing information.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department.
  • Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Input financial data and produce reports using Sun Systems.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Recorded potentially recoverable charges, and distributed cases to internal teams, tracking and proactively managing for quick resolution.
  • Provided assistance with routine accounting adjustments required at period end.
  • Compiled data from reports and tables to analyze transactions and identify trends.
  • Rectified accounting errors to eliminate transaction discrepancies.
  • Archived financial documents within orderly systems for ease of use.
  • Created trial balances to enable accurate financial assessment.
  • Updated balance sheets with accurate asset and liability information.
  • Prepared invoices based on contract terms, and distributed them to customers.
  • Followed standard accounting procedures for accurate records.
  • Kept general ledger documents updated for accurate transaction records.
  • Checked imported bank statements into the accounts system on a daily basis to keep records up to date.

Bookkeeper

Precision Metal Products
08.2009 - 02.2016
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.

Education

National Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting

Durban University of Technology
Durban
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Tongaat Secondary
Tongaat
04.2001 -

Skills

Account Reconciliation

Internal controls

Data analytics

Financial software

Time management

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Bank reconciliation

References

References Available on request

Interests

Reading, I love to read classics in my spare time and catch up on doing small courses on LinkedIn

Personal Information

Software

Microsoft Excel

Quickbooks

Sunsytems

SAP

Certification

ND:Cost & Management Acounting

Baking

Fitness & Gym Workouts: Regularly engage in gym workouts to clear my mind and maintain physical health. Focus on strength training and cardiovascular exercises to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote overall well-being.

Timeline

Senior Accounts Associate

AZA Finance
09.2021 - Current

Accounts Assistant

Exchange 4 free
03.2016 - 09.2021

ND:Cost & Management Acounting

12-2010

Bookkeeper

Precision Metal Products
08.2009 - 02.2016

National Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting

Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Tongaat Secondary
04.2001 -

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