Simphiwe Sherame
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in accounting and finance, proficient in financial statement analysis, general journal processing, and the use of systems such as NAV, SAGE, SAP, and Xero. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, ethical conduct, and collaborative teamwork while excelling in verbal and written communication. Skilled in intermediate Excel functions and computer literacy, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges. Committed to delivering accurate financial insights and contributing to organizational success through precision and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accountant (Senior)
African Parks Network
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2023.01 - 2026.02
- Processing of General Journals and Inter-company Journals
- Maintaining the Creditors & Debtors aging monthly
- Ensuring that Suppliers & Debtors Accounts are Reconciled monthly
- Providing Reports for Donor Trips using Pivot tables
- Preparing monthly cash-flow projections for departments & supplier payments
- Maintain Fixed Assets Register & Reconciliations
- Assisting HR with Insurance(s) calculations
- Working with the FM on preparing annual departmental Budgets
- Assisting with Year-end Audit queries
Junior Accountant
African Parks Network
2021.01 - 2022.12
- Preparing monthly reconciliations of staff accounts, credit cards & petty cash (Local & Forex)
- Capturing & Processing of Supplier Invoices & staff reimbursements
- Processing of GL Journals
- Assisting with Year-end Audit samples
Finance Accounts Intern
African Parks Network
2019.07 - 2020.12
- Calculating & Processing of staff reimbursements
- Processing of GL Journals
- Preparing Reconciliations of Petty cash, staff accounts & credit cards
Financial Payroll Administrator
JD Group
2019.04 - 2019.06
- Mainly assisting with calculating of staff retrenchment/severance pay packages
Education
B Com - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, GautengMATRIC - Bachelor Pass
John Orr Technical High School
Skills
- Intermediate Excel proficiency
- NAV, SAGE, SAP and Xero
- Computer literacy
- General journal processing
- Accounting and finance expertise
- Financial statement analysis and presentation
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative team member
- Assertiveness
- Quick learner
- Ethical conduct
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking
Websites
Certification
- MS Excel Intermediate Course 2024
- Golden Key International 2015
REFERENCES
- Lindelwe Nkala, Regional Finance Manager, Linden@africanparks.org, 0114650050, African Parks Network
- Nicola Shoniwa, Finance Manager, Nicolan@africanparks.org, 0785214729, African Parks Network
- Kim Jansen, Procurement Manager, Kimj@africanparks.org, 0609620584, African Parks Network
- Lebogang Moemi, Departmental Assistant, 0834332439, University of Johannesburg
Accomplishments
Provided training and mentorship for an exchange student.
Timeline
Accountant (Senior)
African Parks Network
2023.01 - 2026.02
Junior Accountant
African Parks Network
2021.01 - 2022.12
Finance Accounts Intern
African Parks Network
2019.07 - 2020.12
Financial Payroll Administrator
JD Group
2019.04 - 2019.06
MATRIC - Bachelor Pass
John Orr Technical High School
B Com - Accounting
University of Johannesburg