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OperationsManager
Thembisile Eunice Besser

Thembisile Eunice Besser

Johannesburg,South Africa

Summary

Dedicated Financial Operations Manager with 18 years of experience in overseeing financial activities, optimising processes, and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Financial Operations Manager

Strate (Pty) Ltd
Sandton, South Africa
11.2022 - Current

⦁Handled accounts receivable, resulting in improved cash flow and resulting in a reduction of debtors' days from 56 to 39
⦁ Manage the full billing process to ensure validity, accuracy and completeness of revenue
⦁ Implemented automated billing processes that reduced billing errors by 90%
⦁ Preparaton of Budget and Forecast and provide variance analysis commentary on actuals, budget vs forecast
⦁ Review of the VAT calculation, multi-currencies Bank recons and balance sheet reconciliations
⦁ Calculation of expected credit los and bad debts
⦁ Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audits

⦁ Assist in the development and implementation of operational strategies, policies, and procedure to optimise efficiency and effectiveness across departments

  • Analysed reporting to reconcile transactions, accounts and ledgers.

Accounts Receivable Manager

Strate (Pty) Ltd
Sandton, South Africa
07.2016 - 10.2022
  • Handled accounts receivable, resulting in improved cash flow and resulting in a reduction of debtors' days from 56 to 39
  • Manage the full billing process to ensure validity, accuracy and completeness of revenue
  • Implemented automated billing processes that reduced billing errors by 90%
  • Preparation of Budget and Forecast and variance analysis commentary on actuals, budget vs forecast
  • Review VAT calculation, balance sheet recons, multi-currency bank accounts. Calculate bad debts and expected credit loss
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audits
  • Involve in the pricing strategies, modelling and maintaining the fee schedules
  • Played a pivotal role in system upgrades and implementation

Accountant

JD Group
Sandton, Gauteng
05.2009 - 06.2016
  • Developed and maintained an accurate and up-to-date accounting system that tracked expenses, revenues, and profits
  • Part of the development of a new brand strategy to launch a major furniture retail brand with 60 stores from UK into SA
  • Performed reconciliations between general ledger, bank accounts, and credit card accounts to ensure accuracy of financial information
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
  • Fixed assets management

Senior Bookkeeper

GRD Minproc
Bryanston, Gauteng
06.2008 - 04.2009
  • Prepared and submitted government reports and tax filings accurately and on time
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial reports
  • Reconciled accounts payable ,receivable and balance sheet recons on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy of financial reports
  • Fixed assets management
  • Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to minimise backlogs.

Financial Assistant

Kagiso Media Ltd
Sandton, Gauteng
11.2005 - 05.2008
  • Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable, resulting in improved cash flow and reduced overdue payments
  • VAT calculation and completion of returns
  • Helped research and resolve financial discrepancies to reduce errors.
  • Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.

Financial Assistant

Sithole Incorporated
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2004 - 10.2005
  • Assisted with the preparation of financial statements, resulting in a more accurate and timely financial reporting process
  • Reconciled bank accounts and resolved discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders
  • VAT calculations and completion of VAT returns
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Supported accurate recordkeeping by properly documenting financial transactions.
  • Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.

Education

Accelerated Management Program - Management

Gordon Institute Business School
South Africa
02.2017 - 11.2017

CIMA Management case study -

CIMA
UK

Management Practice - Management

HENLEY Business School
South Africa
04.2021 - 06.2022

Financial Modelling and Analysis - Accounting

University of Cape Town (GetSmarter)
Southfield, Western Cape
04.2023 - 06.2023

Management Accounting - Accounting

UNISA
Pretoria, Gauteng
10.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Accounting Science Degree - Accounting

UNISA
Pretoria, Gauteng
06.2009 - 11.2013

Higher National Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting

Vaal Triangle Technikon
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
02.1999 - 11.2001

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills
  • High level of attention to details
  • Ability to work off own initiatives
  • Excellent leadership and team player
  • Strong knowledge of client-centric
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Financial and cash flow analyses
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Communication improvements
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • High-pressure environments
  • Contract management
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • Relationship building
  • Business process re-engineering

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Timeline

Financial Modelling and Analysis - Accounting

University of Cape Town (GetSmarter)
04.2023 - 06.2023

Financial Operations Manager

Strate (Pty) Ltd
11.2022 - Current

Management Practice - Management

HENLEY Business School
04.2021 - 06.2022

Accelerated Management Program - Management

Gordon Institute Business School
02.2017 - 11.2017

Management Accounting - Accounting

UNISA
10.2016 - 01.2020

Accounts Receivable Manager

Strate (Pty) Ltd
07.2016 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Accounting Science Degree - Accounting

UNISA
06.2009 - 11.2013

Accountant

JD Group
05.2009 - 06.2016

Senior Bookkeeper

GRD Minproc
06.2008 - 04.2009

Financial Assistant

Kagiso Media Ltd
11.2005 - 05.2008

Financial Assistant

Sithole Incorporated
03.2004 - 10.2005

Higher National Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting

Vaal Triangle Technikon
02.1999 - 11.2001

CIMA Management case study -

CIMA
Thembisile Eunice Besser