Pastel Accounting Introduction
THEMBI KHOZA
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BOOKKEEPING
NELSPRUIT
Summary
I am a responsible, self-motivated and hardworking person always eager to take new challenges .through work experience I have learnt how to solve problems .
I significantly enhanced financial reporting accuracy at the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport. Leveraging strong communication skills and creative direction, I streamlined bookkeeping processes, achieving a notable improvement in compliance and efficiency. My expertise spans both meticulous report generation and effective team collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Director Bookkeeping
Department Of Public Works, Roads And Transport
06.2023 - Current
- Administer suspense accounts.
- Authorise journals ,authorise receipts.
- Prepare monthly reports (Bank Reconciliation, Legder Reconciliation, Compliance Certificate.
- Authorise closure of books.
- Assist Revenue section with authorising of receipts and change of serial numbers.
Senior State Accountant: Bookkepping
Department of Community Safety, Security & Liaison
07.2012 - 05.2023
- Administer suspense accounts.
- Reconcile daily bank reconciliation.
- Capture journals and clearing outstanding items.
- Manage finance and debts management.
- Attend to rejected payment and conduct financial book closure.
- Preparation of financial statements and financial reports .
- Manage monitor and implement financial systems and accounts and control.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
State Accountant : Bookkeeping
Department Of Social Development
02.2008 - 06.2012
- Administer suspense or control accounts.
- Allocate bank or PMG interface exceptions.
- Perform daily bank reconciliation.
- Capture journals , clearing outstanding items.
- Attend to rejected payments.
- Conduct financial book closure.
- Preparation of the annual financial statements and financial reports in accordance with the general recognized accounting practice.
Administration Officer: Records Management
Health And Social Services
08.2005 - 02.2008
- Develop and manage the record keeping system of the department ( manual and electronic).
- Manage filing system.
- Responsible for management of the registry system, and develop filing system according to the National Archiving Act.
- Order stationery through Logis.
Senior Teller
Nedbank
11.2001 - 07.2005
- Answered phone and email inquiries on banking products.
- Resolved complex customer issues promptly and professionally, maintaining a focus on achieving positive outcomes for both the client and the bank.
- Politely assisted over 100 customers per day in fast and high-pressure environment.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Maintained, organized and stocked teller window areas.
- Performed general teller duties for drive-thru line.
- Meticulously monitored cash drawer activity, ensuring accuracy in transaction processing and adherence to strict security protocols.
Teller And Enquiry Clerk
Standard Bank of South Africa
07.2001 - 11.2001
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate transaction processing.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak business hours by multitasking and prioritizing tasks to maintain efficiency and quality of service.
Education
BCOM Financial Management - Accounting And Finance
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2019
Certificate in Financial Performance & Measurement - Commerce
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Administration - Commerce
University Of Durban Westville
Durban, South Africa 01.1996 - 11.1999
Skills
Strategic planning
Operations management
Creative direction
Report generation
Communication skills
Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Timeline
Assistant Director Bookkeeping
Department Of Public Works, Roads And Transport
06.2023 - Current
BCOM Financial Management - Accounting And Finance
University Of South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2019
Senior State Accountant: Bookkepping
Department of Community Safety, Security & Liaison
07.2012 - 05.2023
State Accountant : Bookkeeping
Department Of Social Development
02.2008 - 06.2012
Administration Officer: Records Management
Health And Social Services
08.2005 - 02.2008
Certificate in Financial Performance & Measurement - Commerce
University Of South Africa
01.2005 - 12.2005
Senior Teller
Nedbank
11.2001 - 07.2005
Teller And Enquiry Clerk
Standard Bank of South Africa
07.2001 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Administration - Commerce
University Of Durban Westville
01.1996 - 11.1999
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