Tamanda Ntalaja
Dealership Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
For the past 15 years I have been delivering the accounts financials of the company and ensuring that reports are submitted in time to Head Office .
Managed a team of 6 employees and ensuring that proper training is given to be able to deliver their duties in creditors and debtors function.
Part of the daily function is to make sure the bank recons are done daily and allocation of receipts and payments are done correctly. Check cashflow of the business and communicate with the relevant departments. Ensuring that all accounts are allocated and reconciled on a monthly basis before finalizing the month end reports and making sure that accounts balance before submissions. Assisting auditors and making sure that company assets are accounted for.
Would love to improve the skills set in the accounts department especially in a different industry. Very excited about this opportunity to put the skills to work for you, with the accounts and HR background am sure this job will be exciting .
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dealership Accountant
CMH Ford and Mazda Randburg
Johannesburg
03.2007 - 07.2023
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
Trainee Financial Manager
Barloworld
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 03.2007
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Adhered to corporate data confidentiality rules, mitigating breaches.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Education
Institute of Chartered Secretaries And Administrate - Corporate Governance
Unisa
South Africa 01.2008 - 2010.06
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Human Resources
University of Witwatersrand of Johannesburg
South Africa 01.1999 - 11.2002
Skills
Account reconciliation specialist
undefinedGeneral
General :
- Be able to work under stress and deadlines
- Maintain a good working relationship with all personnel,
customers, suppliers and other dealerships.
- Be responsible, trustworthy and loyal to the
company/dealership at all times.
- To carry out overtime when required.
- To advise management of any problem areas.
- To ensure that all transactions take place according to the
law and company policy and procedures other assignments:
- Carry out any other assignments delegated by the Regional
Accountant and Dealer Principal.
Reason for Leaving: Looking for a more varied function which will give
me greater exposure in the motor industry.
References
Peet Ras: Dealer Principal Ford and Mazda Randburg.
011 509 7300
Peetr@cmh.co.za
Shoabe Mahamed: Parts Manager Ford Hatfield (Over see
Ford Randburg)
079 295 5848
Shobem@cmh.co.za
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Institute of Chartered Secretaries And Administrate - Corporate Governance
Unisa
01.2008 - 2010.06
Dealership Accountant
CMH Ford and Mazda Randburg
03.2007 - 07.2023
Trainee Financial Manager
Barloworld
01.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Human Resources
University of Witwatersrand of Johannesburg
01.1999 - 11.2002
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