Tanya Dippenaar
Moreletapark
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting, accounting, and auditing. Proficient in the use of Xero software (also Pastel Accounting, VIP, etc) for detailed reporting and financial forecasting. Demonstrates strong competence in balance sheet reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable management, and payroll processing. Known for exceptional communication proficiency and a commitment to delivering accurate financial statements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Part Time Bookkeeper
BlueMeg Singapore (Pte) Ltd
Singapore
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Performed extensive bookkeeping tasks for diverse client portfolio using Xero Accounting Software.
- Obtained supporting documents from clients for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
- Ensured accurate matching of sales invoices and expense bills within Xero.
- Verified and imported missing bank transactions in Xero as required.
- Reconciled bank accounts to confirm accuracy with bank statements.
- Prepared month-end and year-end journal entries, including calculations for depreciation and provisions up to Trial Balance.
- Created comprehensive working papers to support the preparation of financial statements.
- Finalised adjustments post-consultation with clients.
Acting Financial Manager
HH Durrheim (Pty) Ltd T/A Medipost
Pretoria
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Led a Finance & Collections team of 29.
- Executed monthly deposit reconciliations against prescriptions, resolving unallocated amounts promptly.
- Generated payroll journals and reconciled GL salary control accounts on a monthly basis.
- Administered fixed asset register by tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation entries.
- Reviewed loan statements monthly, recalibrating amortization schedules as required.
- Adjusted Pastel records during month-end processes to ensure financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with Group CFO on annual budgeting and adhered to reporting obligations for StatsSA and SARS audits.
- Facilitated GEMS external reporting to meet tender requirements and audit standards.
Financial Accountant
HH Durrheim (Pty) Ltd T/A MEDIPOST
Pretoria
06.2009 - 06.2016
- Prepared management reports and group financial reporting for shareholders.
- Executed complex stock and creditor reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Managed payroll for over 1,000 employees, reconciling monthly journals with GL in VIP.
- Maintained fixed asset register of over 2,000 assets and supervised annual counts.
- Extracted data from bank accounts and uploaded to multiple cash books.
- Reconciled bank deposits in Pastel with in-house debtors application (Frontier).
- Oversaw weekly company cash flow management to optimise liquidity.
- Completed monthly VAT calculations and submitted Stats SA questionnaires.
Accountant (Temporary Position):
Lear Sewing (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
03.2009 - 05.2009
- Conducted thorough debtors reconciliation between Lear Sewing and Ford Motor Company spanning two years.
- Verified salary and wage accounts against general ledger to maintain consistency with VIP system.
Financial Controller (Retail Division)
Core Group Computers (Pty) Ltd
Sandton
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Processed month-end tasks including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
- Generated management reports covering sales, financial performance, and variance analysis.
- Conducted reconciliations of intercompany loans and debtor/creditor accounts between Core Group and iStores.
- Streamlined daily cash-up, petty cash handling, and stock-taking processes.
- Developed annual budgets to align with organisational objectives.
- Managed project rollout for new products through supplier meetings and staff training initiatives.
Accounting Manager
Ranbaxy SA (Pty) Ltd
Centurion
02.2007 - 10.2007
- Managed an Accounting Assistant to ensure operational efficiency.
- Completed monthly management accounting reports accurately and on time.
Financial Accountant
Ranbaxy SA (Pty) Ltd
Centurion
12.2003 - 01.2007
- Prepared monthly trial balance and closed general ledger accounts for Ranbaxy and Sonke, including intercompany transactions.
- Reviewed reconciliations from Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Executed all necessary statutory payments on a monthly basis.
- Processed payroll while addressing inquiries and attending relevant tax seminars.
- Managed forward contract payments and calculated associated forex gains/losses effectively.
- Compiled accounts for three African Sales offices, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Coordinated payment arrangements for creditors’ invoices from African Sales offices.
- Acted as point of contact for auditors, preparing required documentation annually.
Assistant Accountant
Ranbaxy SA (Pty) Ltd
Centurion
10.2002 - 11.2003
- Collected and reconciled relevant data for creditor payments.
- Processed monthly payroll for the company.
- Compiled monthly accounts, including management reports, for African regional sales offices.
- Assisted in preparing annual budgets for African region.
- Prepared annual audit files for external auditors.
Accountant
Intellect Direct (Pty) Ltd
Centurion
02.2000 - 09.2002
- Processed deposits, cheques, and bank statements for current and trust accounts.
- Issued debtors invoices and collected payments efficiently.
- Managed creditor invoices, conducted monthly reconciliations, and arranged timely payments.
- Executed month-end procedures, including journals and financial reports preparation.
- Maintained fixed asset register and petty cash float accurately.
- Performed bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Calculated statutory forms, including VAT and RSC levy submissions.
- Prepared bi-annual budgets to support financial planning.
Articles Clerk
Theo Coetzer Auditors
Pretoria
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Compiled financial statements for sole proprietors, close corporations, companies, and trusts.
- Executed full-function audits from planning to finalising financial statements for companies and trusts.
- Calculated tax for individuals, members of close corporations, companies, trusts, and trustees.
- Completed statutory forms including VAT, PAYE, regional services levies, UIF, and skills development levies.
Education
BCom Hons (Accounting) - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa 01.1997 - 12.1999
BCom (Accounting) - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Pretoria 01.1994 - 12.1996
Skills
- Use of Xero software
- Financial reporting
- Financial Forecasting
- Bank reconciliations
- Payroll
- Auditing experience
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Written and verbal communication proficiency
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Detailed reporting
- Adaptable
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Collaboration& teamwork
Languages
Afrikaans
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part Time Bookkeeper
BlueMeg Singapore (Pte) Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2025
Acting Financial Manager
HH Durrheim (Pty) Ltd T/A Medipost
07.2016 - 08.2019
Financial Accountant
HH Durrheim (Pty) Ltd T/A MEDIPOST
06.2009 - 06.2016
Accountant (Temporary Position):
Lear Sewing (Pty) Ltd
03.2009 - 05.2009
Financial Controller (Retail Division)
Core Group Computers (Pty) Ltd
01.2008 - 11.2008
Accounting Manager
Ranbaxy SA (Pty) Ltd
02.2007 - 10.2007
Financial Accountant
Ranbaxy SA (Pty) Ltd
12.2003 - 01.2007
Assistant Accountant
Ranbaxy SA (Pty) Ltd
10.2002 - 11.2003
Accountant
Intellect Direct (Pty) Ltd
02.2000 - 09.2002
Articles Clerk
Theo Coetzer Auditors
01.1997 - 01.2000
BCom Hons (Accounting) - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.1997 - 12.1999
BCom (Accounting) - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
01.1994 - 12.1996
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