Sage Pastel/Business Cloud
Stephanus Ferreira
Financial Manager
Wellington
Summary
I am a motivated, adaptable and trustworthy professional accountant seeking employment in a management position that will utilize my professional and technical skills that were earned through past work experience and studies. I have a well-organized and punctual method of completing tasks. In my current job all tasks have to be completed in order and against a strict deadline. I have helped to start up two fruit export companies and managed the full financial function.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Director
Virbusconsult (Pty) Ltd
Wellington
07.2023 - Current
- Analyzed budgets, financial reports, and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
- Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices, and policies.
- Developed annual budgets.
- Used Pastel Payroll to manage employee payroll and benefits.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with Board of Directors and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Lead meetings discussing budgets and related financial decisions.
- Full accounting function for small consulting firm.
Senior Accountant
Growers by Nature (Pty) Ltd
Paarl
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- 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.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Contributed to training and development of accounting teams.
- Led successful migration of financial records to new accounting platform, ensuring seamless transition.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Managed team of 4 finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
- Managed Treasury function and CFC accounts.
- Calculated and paid Grower payments.
- Full accounting function for Fruit export firm and Grower accounting.
Financial Manager
Denau Boerdery (Pty) Ltd
Worcester
12.2012 - 12.2019
- Developed and presented financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors.
- Managed team of 3 finance and operations professionals.
- Collaborated with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely filing of all required documents, minimizing the risk of costly penalties or audits.
- Developed annual budgets.
- Created year-end audit book for the Audit firm to control and reduce audit costs and accurately prepared year-end financial statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Took ownership of full accounting function for company with 9 farms and fruit exporter.
Audit Intern
BDK AUDITORS
Caledon
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Processed payments and revenue documents such as invoices, journals and bank statements.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks and deadlines by prioritizing assignments and maintaining a high level of focus throughout each engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established deadlines, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism throughout the process.
- Analyzed client documentation for compliance with relevant regulations and identified potential issues requiring further investigation.
- Conducted audits in accordance with established standards, ensuring thoroughness and reliability of audit outcomes.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Education
SAIPA Designation -
South African Insitute of Professional Accountants
01.2010 - 12.2012
BCom Financial Accounting -
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch 01.2005 - 03.2010
Skills
Cash flow management
Budgeting and financial management
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Financial modeling
Management accounting
Accounts receivable management
Financial information systems
Financial management
Financial software proficiency
Software
Sage Payroll
Microsoft Excel, Word
Dipar Fruit Export Software
Xero Accounting Software
Timeline
Financial Director
Virbusconsult (Pty) Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Growers by Nature (Pty) Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2023
Financial Manager
Denau Boerdery (Pty) Ltd
12.2012 - 12.2019
Audit Intern
BDK AUDITORS
01.2010 - 12.2012
SAIPA Designation -
South African Insitute of Professional Accountants
01.2010 - 12.2012
BCom Financial Accounting -
Stellenbosch University
01.2005 - 03.2010
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