Tasneem Deers

• Maintain Relationships with Finance Teams: Schedule regular cross-departmental meetings to facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Automate Data Entry: Streamline dashboard updates to maintain accuracy.
• Periodic Reporting: Provide updates to shareholders and funders regarding funding and investments, incorporating visual aids (charts, graphs) to effectively communicate data trends.
• Prepare Treasury Forum Pack: Monthly preparation and presentation of the pack that includes recent performance, key metrics, and identified issues, coordinating in advance to gather necessary information.
• Collaborate with Senior Management: Work closely to outline key discussion points and data for ALCO & Board presentations.
• Review Compliance Processes: Regularly ensure adherence to the latest regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor Maturities and Liquidity Events: Implement proactive strategies for managing liquidity and mitigating potential funding gaps.
• Conduct Variance Analysis: Analyze actual results versus budget to highlight key performance drivers.
• Maintain Investor Relations Website: Schedule regular content audits to ensure up-to-date and relevant information is accessible.
• Refine Funding Strategies: Collaborate with financial analysts based on forecasting data and regularly assess investment opportunities to optimize returns against risks.
• Regularly follow economic indicators, interest rates, and financial markets to make informed decisions regarding funding and investments.

• Lead a team of treasury administrators, providing guidance, mentorship, and support for professional development.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration within the treasury team and across departments.
• Ensure efficient management of daily cash positions, optimizing liquidity to meet operational needs while minimizing costs.
• Direct the development of cash flow forecasts, ensuring they are accurate and reflect the organization's financial needs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with banks and financial institutions to facilitate effective cash management.
• Ensure that all treasury operations adhere to financial regulations and internal policies, preparing for audits as necessary.
• Develop and maintain internal control frameworks for treasury activities to minimize risk and ensure accuracy.
• Enhance Treasury Processes by identify opportunities for process improvements within the treasury function, leveraging technology to streamline operations by automation.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate them into the treasury operations of the organization.

• Monitor and reconcile daily cash positions, ensuring sufficient funds are available for transactions and operational needs.
• Preparing cash flow forecasts by collecting and analyzing data on incoming and outgoing cash flows.
• Facilitate payment processing, tax and treasury related ensuring timely execution of domestic and foreign payments
• Perform reconciliations to verify transaction accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Executed the addition, maintenance, and deletion of user access rights across banking platforms to ensure compliance with internal controls and enhance operational efficiency.
• Assisted in the renewal of foreign exchange applications with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
• Maintained investment and loan schedules.
• Prepared month-end journals for review.
• Organize and maintain records related to treasury activities, including transactions, agreements, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of documentation needed for audits and regulatory reporting.

• Oversee the complete accounting process for various entities, from trial balance preparation to the generation of detailed financial reports and management accounts.
• Identify, track, and correct discrepancies in ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Process journal entries with precision to maintain reliable financial records.
• Reconcile VAT and salary accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and preparing for tax returns.
• Prepare tax computations, ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.
• Compile management reports to provide insights into the financial health of the entities, aiding strategic decision-making.
• Conduct thorough audits of accounts and bookkeeping records to ensure adherence to established standards and internal controls.
• Stay informed on the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Tax Standards to ensure all accounting practices are compliant.

• Collaborate with team members to prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Participate in the preparation of working papers and support documentation for audit files.
• Assist in conducting audits for various clients, including planning, executing fieldwork, and finalizing audit reports to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Prepare provisional and annual tax returns for clients, ensuring compliance with South African Revenue Service (SARS) requirements, and address any tax-related queries.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather necessary documentation for audits and financial reporting, and present findings and insights to management teams when appropriate.
• Support the accounting team with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and the preparation of management accounts.
• Assist in planning, executing audits (private and government sectors), and performing tests of controls and substantive testing, while maintaining a thorough understanding of financial systems and processes.
• Conduct tax planning and research to identify tax-saving opportunities for clients.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities to aid in strategic planning.
• Assist in cash flow management, working capital optimization, and the implementation of corporate governance practices.
• Support internal controls assessment to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.