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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

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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

Xero

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
THESHLIN MOODLEYSenior Accountant