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Siveshan Pillay
Senior Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
At KPMG Inc - South Africa, I excelled as a Senior Accountant, streamlining financial processes and enhancing reporting accuracy through advanced Excel and software automation. My leadership in mentoring junior staff and my adeptness at multitasking significantly improved team efficiency and data reliability. With expertise in IFRS compliance and a knack for problem-solving, I consistently delivered impactful results. Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data. Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 3 years of experience handling finances for Southern African locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Accountant
KPMG Inc - South Africa
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Streamlined financial reporting with new accounting software and automated tasks.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Senior Trainee Accountant
KPMG South Africa
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Contributed to timely completion of financial audits by compiling necessary documentation and providing accurate information.
- Assisted senior accountants in the preparation of monthly financial reports for better decision making.
- Reduced errors in data entry by maintaining attention to detail when recording transactions in accounting software.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and timely follow-ups on outstanding payments.
Trainee Accountant
KPMG Inc - South Africa
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Contributed to timely completion of financial audits by compiling necessary documentation and providing accurate information.
- Assisted senior accountants in the preparation of monthly financial reports for better decision making.
- Reduced errors in data entry by maintaining attention to detail when recording transactions in accounting software.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Financial statement review
General ledger accounting
Inventory Accounting
Audit Support
Payroll Processing
Audit preparation
Team Training
Information Protection
Revenue Recognition
Equity Accounting
Lease Accounting
IFRS Compliance
General accounting
Accounting Processes
Problem-Solving
Financial Statements
Microsoft Office
Time management abilities
Journal Entries
Multitasking
Balance sheets
Excellent Communication
Documentation and Reports
Reliability
Problem-solving aptitude
Multitasking Abilities
Financial Statements Review
Analytical Skills
Certification
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - SAICA
Interests
Nature
Music
Social Gathering
Sports
Travel
Timeline
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - SAICA
02-2024
Senior Accountant
KPMG Inc - South Africa
10.2023 - Current
Senior Trainee Accountant
KPMG South Africa
10.2022 - 09.2023
Initial Test of Competence (ITC) - SAICA
08-2022
Trainee Accountant
KPMG Inc - South Africa
01.2022 - 09.2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -