Xero
THESHLIN MOODLEY
Senior Accountant
Summary
Meticulous Accountant with advanced accounting, mathematical and software experience. Successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent and focused professional. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
QGH
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented tighter internal controls, reducing instances of fraud or misappropriation of company funds.
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to automate routine tasks, freeing up time for more value-added activities such as variance analysis and strategic planning support.
- Streamlined payroll processing through automation improvements resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards, ensuring full compliance with GAAP guidelines at all times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for new projects, supporting strategic growth initiatives.
- Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
- Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through thorough budget analysis and expense tracking.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Xero.
- Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
Senior Accountant
Generosity Water
01.2022 - Current
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Streamlined the financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Developed comprehensive budget plans for each department, collaborating closely with managers to align expenses with strategic goals.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Served as a key liaison between Finance and Operations teams, ensuring effective communication on budgetary matters and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Contributed significantly towards cost-saving initiatives through meticulous analysis of expenses patterns and identification of areas ripe for optimization.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
Financial Accountant
Roziere Global
03.2022 - 11.2023
- I work a dual role as a shared service in both these two companies
- Roziere Global facilitates the acquisition of Second citizenships worldwide, thus this has allowed me to deal with large income transactions and foreign currencies transactions
- I have also been trained to deal with high-net-worth individuals
- Generosity Water is a water manufacturing business which deals in the wholesale and retail distribution of water
- This allowed me to deal with large volume of transactions as well as understanding the process of manufacture
- Being a shared resource in both companies with the help of excel and Xero has allowed me to gain the knowledge and experience to develop the following skills: -Monthly management accounts -Monthly Bank Reconciliations -Monthly Inventory Reconciliations -Monthly debtor & creditor Reconciliations -Payroll Reports -Budgeting -Forecasting -Cash Flows -Annual Financial Statements -Project Calculations -SARS PAYE -SARS VAT -SARS EMP 501 SUBMISSIONS -Operations Management -Fixed Assets Management -Inventory Control -Project Calculations
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSTRAND
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - BACHELORS PASS
RAISETHORPE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Skills
Accounting
Communication
Excel
Creativity
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Adaptability
Expense Tracking
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Account Reconciliation
Auditing
Continuous Improvement
Budget Development
Cost accounting
Payroll Processing
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Modeling
Variance Analysis
KPI Tracking
General Ledger Management
Fixed Asset Management
Cash Flow analysis
Forecasting
General ledger accounting
Payroll Management
Balance sheets
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Time management abilities
Budget Analysis
Financial Statements
Accounting Processes
Internal Controls
Cash Flow Management
Adaptability
Certification
Xero Certified Advisor, 03/01/22, Present
References
- Peter George Dunn, 079 156 5028
- Melissa Augustine Erasmus, 083 994 7341
Volunteer Experience
- Captain of my high school football team for 3 years, lead my team to 2 title winning seasons.
- Captain for my swim team, obtained multiple medals from inter-school tournaments.
- Participated in multiple sandwich drives in my hometown of Pietermaritzburg
- Volunteered in food and clothing drives to help the children of Sunlit Gardens (An orphanage in Pietermaritzburg)
Accomplishments
- Achieved accurate and complete reports by introducing and implementing Xero for financing tasks.
Software
Excel
Powerpoint
Word
Sage Business Payroll Professional
Timeline
Financial Accountant
QGH
01.2023 - Current
Financial Accountant
Roziere Global
03.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Accountant
Generosity Water
01.2022 - Current
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSTRAND
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - BACHELORS PASS
RAISETHORPE SECONDARY SCHOOL