Sage Pastel
THABANG GIFT Tshehla
Senior Finance Clerk
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Finance Clerk with 6 years of experience in supporting financial operations, processing of transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. Proficient in budgeting, accounts reconciliation, and assisting with financial reporting to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Known for strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Clerk
Gauteng Community Education & Training College
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitate the development of internal control systems to ensure compliance in all applicable regulations & policies.
- Identify & document the correct accounting treatment and disclosure for each class of transactions.
- Invoice Management & Payments - Manage incoming invoices, ensuring they are accurate and processed for timely payment. Also assist in reconciling payment discrepancies and keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Data Entry & Record Keeping - Process financial data into accounting system, spreadsheets and maintain organized records for audits and reporting.
- Financial Reporting - Compile financial reports, balance sheets, and statements under the guidance of CFO. Track income and expenses to ensure budgets are adhered to.
- Bank Reconciliation - Assist in reconciling bank accounts, credit card statements, petty cash and other financial records to ensure consistency between financial data and actual balances.
- Customer & Vendor Communication - Communicating with vendors, suppliers, and clients about invoices, payment status, or discrepancies is a regular part of the role.
Finance Clerk
North-West Community Education & Training College
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Process payments into the bank accounts & record payments into the company financial system.
- Match every payment in the system with the invoice.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Perform monthly creditor’s reconciliation.
- Process journal entries.
- Prepare budget at the beginning of the year and adjust the budget on monthly basis then send for authorization.
- Allocate funds to appropriate accounts in the company financial system. • Perform petty cash reconciliations.
- Perform the SARS EMP201 & EMP501 Reconciliations.
- Ensure that the institution is SARS compliant.
- Generate invoices for our Trade Receivables and perform debtors reconciliation • Compile the BAS/PERSAL report then send to the CFO.
Finance Administrator
Tswelopele
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
- Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
- Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
- Assist with reviewing of expenses & payroll records.
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
- Assist senior accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closing.
Education
Advanced Diploma In Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Diploma In Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Matric - Grade 12
Wallmansthal High School
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Budgeting
Accounts payable & Accounts receivable
Invoice & Payment Processing
Bank Account & Petty cash reconciliation
Accounting principles
Financial software proficiency
Fixed asset management
General ledger maintenance
Software
Business Central
BAS
Sage Payroll
References
NAME : Ms J Majola
COMPANY : Gauteng Community Education & Training College
POSITION : Deputy Principal : Finance
CONTACT DETAILS : (010) 900 1166
NAME : Mr J.E Baloyi
COMPANY : Department of Higher Education & Training
POSITION : Deputy Principal : Finance
CONTACT DETAILS : (012) 110 4474
NAME : Mrs N.J Thubana
COMPANY : Tswelopele
POSITION : Principal
CONTACT DETAILS : 082 053 5167
Timeline
Senior Finance Clerk
Gauteng Community Education & Training College
08.2023 - Current
Finance Clerk
North-West Community Education & Training College
08.2021 - 07.2023
Finance Administrator
Tswelopele
06.2018 - 12.2020
Advanced Diploma In Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
National Diploma In Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Matric - Grade 12
Wallmansthal High School
04.2001 -
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