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Sydney Daluxolo N

Kempton Park

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with over 3 years of experience in financial reporting, payroll accounting, and variance analysis. Skilled in tax calculations, budgeting, forecasting, and managing accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR), with a strong track record in reconciliations. Proficient in using Xero Payroll, QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft Projects to enhance operational efficiency. Adept at resolving discrepancies, managing late payments, handling AR collections, and overseeing project accounting and billing systems. Excellent communicator and leader with a deep understanding of agile methodologies, dedicated to driving financial accuracy and supporting business growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting finance intern

Moracle Foundation
Luton
11.2024 - Current
  • Moracle Accountancy Formula
  • Spotlight Reporting
  • Used SAGE, QuickBooks and Xero to maintain company accounts.

Assistant Project Manager

Emabheleni Projects -EBI
Gauteng
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Proactively identified potential risks and worked on developing mitigation plans ahead of time.
  • Contributed towards the successful completion of complex projects by coordinating cross-functional teams efficiently.
  • Facilitated meetings with project members for enhanced collaboration and understanding.
  • Tracked project milestones against established timelines for the prompt delivery of results.
  • Worked closely with senior leadership on strategic planning and policy implementation for future projects.

Junior accountant

Black Inc.Events & Communications
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2021 - 04.2024

Key Accomplishments

  • Contributed to Budgeting Process : Assisted in developing annual budgets by providing comprehensive financial analysis, forecasting, enabling management to make informed decisions, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Resolved Complex Accounting Issues : Successfully resolved discrepancies in accounts receivable aging reports, resulting in AR recovery of R75-100k in outstanding balances, improving cash flow for company.
  • Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Compiled information from vast number of sources to generate accurate and meaningful business reports.

Accounting Assistant

Black Inc.Events & Communications
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Verified items billed against items received and followed up with vendors to reconcile variances.
  • Updated records in QuickBooks to keep account totals correct and current.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
  • Applied accounting and bookkeeping knowledge to identify areas of weakness and opportunities for improvement in financial systems.

Key Accomplishments:

• Reduced stationery costs by 41% by suggesting implementation of an “all-electronic” office environment.

• Suggested incorporation of client-related accounting information into main client database, making it easy to follow up on defaulted clients.

• Stayed within budget for petty cash disbursement for 2 years.

Accounting Finance Intern

Black Inc.Events & Communications
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Helped with forecasting and budgeting to manage expenses
  • Organised physical documentation of financial records in required formats and according to proper bookkeeping principles
  • Verified accuracy of financial statements, confirming final figures on statements were correct.

Κey Accomplishments

•Continuously proved the ability to grasp new work faster and finish tasks earlier than scheduled even as retaining a high level of accuracy.

• Enhanced collections procedures significantly led to a decrease in exceptional accounts receivable.

• Thrived in dynamic surroundings, carrying on increasing levels of duties.

"Promoted to Accounting Assistant from Finance Intern within 5 months of my stay”.

Finance administrator

Glopax Widefunction -EBI
Sandton, Gauteng
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Processed invoices and payments, updating vendor and client accounts to reflect up-to-the-minute changes.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate A/P and A/R functions, reducing past-due accounts and promoting financial fluidity.
  • Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget.
  • Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
  • Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
  • Collaborated with HR department to streamline employee data.
  • Documented employee attendance, leave and overtime and updated database.
  • Handled challenging situations with sensitivity and understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science-Honours - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
06.2020

Diploma - Accounting & Business

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
South Africa
12.2022

Strategic Professional Level - Business Reporting ,Advanced Audit, Business Leader ,Adv Fin Mgt

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Variance analysis
  • Tax Calculations
  • Budgets and forecasting
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
  • Reconciliations
  • Xero Payroll
  • Advanced QuickBooks
  • Advanced Excel
  • Communication & Leadership
  • Financial statement auditing
  • Microsoft projects proficiency
  • Agile methodologies understanding
  • Discrepancy resolutions
  • Late payment management
  • AR Collection
  • Project accounting
  • Billing systems proficiency

Affiliations

  • Volunteering/Charity Work
  • Strategy Games and Puzzles
  • Reading Financial Literature
  • Sports

Certification

  • Xero Payroll
  • Advanced QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor
  • Spotlight Reporting-Expert
  • SAP Technology Consultant
  • Google Project Management
  • Google Data Analytics
  • Google Business Intelligence
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
  • QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor
  • Xero Advisor
  • Corporate Sustainability
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

Languages

English

Education

Current,Current

Timeline

Accounting finance intern

Moracle Foundation
11.2024 - Current

Assistant Project Manager

Emabheleni Projects -EBI
06.2024 - 12.2024

Junior accountant

Black Inc.Events & Communications
12.2021 - 04.2024

Accounting Assistant

Black Inc.Events & Communications
06.2021 - 11.2021

Accounting Finance Intern

Black Inc.Events & Communications
01.2021 - 05.2021

Finance administrator

Glopax Widefunction -EBI
03.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Nelson Mandela University

Diploma - Accounting & Business

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Strategic Professional Level - Business Reporting ,Advanced Audit, Business Leader ,Adv Fin Mgt

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

Bachelor of Science-Honours - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
Sydney Daluxolo N