SAGE
Vuyokazi Precious Pona
Business Manager
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 20 years of experience handling finances for 5 locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations. Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data. Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering 20 years of experience in financial operations.
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. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Steyn City School
Johannesburg
05.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse parents
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
Brand Accountant
Advtech Group
Johannesburg
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Bookkeeper
Corporate Traveller
Johannesburg
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
- Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Senior Creditors Clerk
Travel With Flair
Pretoria
02.2004 - 03.2016
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Temporary Junior Accounts
Draeger Medical
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Pastel.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Financial Management - Accounting
Regent Business School
Johannesburg 01.2023 - 12.2023
National Diploma in Financial Accounting - Accounting
Institution of Certified Bookkeepers
Cape Town 07.2018 - Jul 2022
High School Diploma -
Nombulelo High School
Grahamstown 01.1996 - 12.2000
Skills
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Tax Law Expertise
Internal Controls Implementation
Financial Statement Review
Internal Controls
Expense Tracking
Recordkeeping
General Ledger Management
Tax Preparation
Cash Flow Management
Financial Reporting
Accounts Receivable Management
Audit Support
Budget Administration
General Ledger Accounting
Information Protection
Bank Reconciliation
Variance Analysis
Staff Oversight
Software
Accpac
Quick Trav
Pastel
Timeline
Advanced Diploma in Financial Management - Accounting
Regent Business School
01.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Accountant
Steyn City School
05.2020 - Current
National Diploma in Financial Accounting - Accounting
Institution of Certified Bookkeepers
07.2018 - Jul 2022
Brand Accountant
Advtech Group
02.2018 - 04.2020
Bookkeeper
Corporate Traveller
04.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Creditors Clerk
Travel With Flair
02.2004 - 03.2016
Temporary Junior Accounts
Draeger Medical
01.2003 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Nombulelo High School
01.1996 - 12.2000