WILLING TO LEARN
Vela Kenneth Mwandla
Mr
Durban,Durban
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Administrative Bookkeeper
JEREMIAH GLOBAL TRADING CC
DURBAN
01.2016 - Current
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and reports for SARS and other stake holders
- Preparing invoices for clients and monitor payments
- Follow up on debtors
- Manage creditor payments
- Filing of all statutory returns
- Assist with the preparation of the annual budgets
- Assist in the preparation of the consolidated Annual Financial Statements
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable processes by regularly reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy before issuing payment approvals.
- Created staff expense and reimbursement tracker in Excel.
- Supported timely invoicing for clients with consistent follow-up on outstanding payments to improve cash flow.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable payment terms that benefited company cash flow.
- Demonstrated adaptability by managing additional responsibilities during periods of staff shortages or peak workload.
- Supported audit preparations by gathering necessary documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries, facilitating a smooth process.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, preserving the trust of both employees and stakeholders alike.
- Enhanced budget management by tracking expenses and comparing actual costs to projected figures, ensuring financial stability.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing efficient filing systems and automating data entry tasks.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports, providing key insights for informed decision-making for management.
- Strengthened internal controls by assisting in the review of accounting policies and procedures.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by diligently reconciling accounts, identifying errors, and making timely adjustments.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing and submitting required documentation accurately and within deadlines.
Junior Accountant
MKHIZE MARINE Part Time Consultant
DURBAN
03.2023 - Current
- Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
- Preparing bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits
- Liaising with accounting team and supporting the accounting department
- Provide administrative support and reporting to finance management
- Daily and monthly accounting and processing up to trail balance
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Monthly journal entries
- VAT reconciliations (assistance with income tax and provisional tax submissions)
- Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
- Preparation of year end schedules to support the preparation of annual financial statements as well as other admin duties
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using [Software] SAGE.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Supported inventory control measures by performing physical counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Conducted thorough variance analysis to identify and explain deviations from budgeted figures.
- Improved efficiency in invoice processing, leading to timely payments and better cash flow management.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by providing timely and accurate financial information.
- Supported senior accountants in complex financial analysis projects, contributing to strategic decisions.
- Supported tax preparation and filing, ensuring compliance with regulations and deadlines.
- Played key role in implementing new accounting software, leading to increased productivity.
- Improved financial data integrity by implementing rigorous data verification procedures.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
Bookkeeper
MATATENI PROJECTS
HILLCREST
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Timeline
Junior Accountant
MKHIZE MARINE Part Time Consultant
03.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
MATATENI PROJECTS
02.2023 - 08.2024
BOOKKEEPING Certificate - Bookkeeping
SACOB
03.2016 - 06.2017
Administrative Bookkeeper
JEREMIAH GLOBAL TRADING CC
01.2016 - Current
SAIBA /SAIT
02-2015
Summary
Astute professional highly skilled in accounting and bookkeeping processes. Talented individual offering fluency in Oracle, Excel and CRM systems. Recognized for strong support of senior financial team for report development and data retrieval. Dedicated Junior Accountant accustomed to working with all types of personalities in busy office settings. Knowledgeable in Accountancy. Offering successful career history comprising more than 10 years. Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Education
BOOKKEEPING Certificate - Bookkeeping
SACOB
CAPE TOWN 03.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
Customer service excellence
undefinedCertification
SAIBA /SAIT
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 10/100 staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- SAIT/ SAICA/ SAIBA/ TAX TEAM
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkGig WorkFull TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Software
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Learning more skills to improve business as well myself
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