Wernich Botes
Pretoria
Summary
Highly motivated Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)) with a decade of professional experience in financial accounting, cost accounting, and external auditing. Adept at driving process efficiencies through automation and technology integration, with a proven track record of improving reporting accuracy and financial operations. Experienced in industries such as property development and management, supply chain, and financial services. Seeking to contribute strong analytical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving abilities to a innovative Australian organisation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
Feenstra Group Property Developers and Managers
01.2024 - Current
- Improved monthly tenant pre-billing (completeness, accuracy and occurrence) tests, reducing processing time by more than 50% via automation.
- Streamlined weekly debtors reporting, reducing reporting time by 30%.
- Supported external auditors during audit season, achieving zero major findings.
- Prepared monthly management reports for executive leadership, ensuring 100% compliance with IFRS standards.
- Compiled annual financial statements, in line with IFRS using Caseware.
- Developed cash flow forecasts for group companies and properties.
- Performed and maintained tax return calculation and submissions, fixed asset registers, and lease smoothing calculations.
- Performed reconciliations of project payment schedules.
- Performed monthly accounting reconciliations and month end working papers, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
Senior Cost Accountant
RSC Consulting Services - Pick N Pay Eastport Distribution Centre
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and maintained forecasting models, gain share tracking systems, and cost control strategies.
- Successfully developed and maintained efficient metrics to measure the success of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained work rate modelling systems that track the productivity of the Distribution Center's operations.
- Effectively worked with the operations team to implement new technologies and layout changes that improved work rates and productivity.
Senior Financial Accountant
RSC Consulting Services
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Effectively built a 5-year forecasted cost model used for tender proposals.
- Successfully created a month end recon pack to be used by the finance team to report upwards into new shareholding structure.
Financial Manager
Commercial Towing Solutions
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Implemented financial controls and rebuilt accounting records.
- Led a finance team of 17, improved cash flow forecasting, and streamlined reporting systems.
Financial Accountant
RSC Consulting Services
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Designed excel-based systems for invoicing, stock control, and management reporting improving the processing time by more than 30%.
- Worked with a team of industrial engineers to build an ‘Activity Based Cost Model’ with time in motion studies to be used for pricing when acquiring new business.
- Feasibility studies to assist in deciding whether to expand new business within a particular client and if so where the best functions would be (inbound, outbound, picking or auditing function) and advising on what discounts or risk sharing incentives could be included in the contract.
- Managed tax compliance, VAT reconciliations, and internal reporting systems.
Audit Clerk (Chartered Accountant Articles)
Braude Gordon & Co
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Led planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements across multiple industries.
- Developed automated audit working paper templates improving engagement efficiency.
Audit Clerk (Chartered Accountant Articles)
Advoca Dynamic Auditing
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Conducted financial audits, prepared financial statements, and handled tax submissions
Education
Advanced Diploma - Accounting Sciences - CTA stream
University of South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and Risk Management
North-West University
North-West, South Africa12.2014
High School Diploma -
Gerrit Maritz
Pretoria, South Africa12.2009
Skills
- Financial Reporting (IFRS)
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Modelling
- Excel Automation and Power Query Expertise
- ERP and Accounting Systems (Pastel, SAP, Xero, Sage, SYSPRO, Caseware, Draftworx, MRI, QuickBooks)
- Management Accounting and Cost Control
- Cash Flow Analysis and Treasury Management
- Tax Compliance and Planning
- Audit Preparation, External Audit Coordination
- Internal Controls and Risk Management
- Strategic Financial Planning and Decision Support
- Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management
Certification
Registered with The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as an Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)).
SUMMARY OF WERNICH BOTES:
- I am naturally curious and like to discover and develop new skills and explore the wonderful world of finance. I am a fast learner and value the importance of self-development. I wish to develop myself both professionally and personally to the best of my ability. I strongly believe in adding value to the organisation. I love big picture thinking and finding ways to do tasks more efficiently especially using computer assisted software to improve efficiencies as much as possible whiles maintaining the integrity of the data. I am a very positive and hardworking person, determined to deliver the highest quality service to the client. I believe that you can build a good client relationship through being polite and always greeting with a smile.
- References and supporting documentation available on request.
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Feenstra Group Property Developers and Managers
01.2024 - Current
Senior Cost Accountant
RSC Consulting Services - Pick N Pay Eastport Distribution Centre
05.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Financial Accountant
RSC Consulting Services
02.2023 - 04.2023
Financial Manager
Commercial Towing Solutions
09.2020 - 01.2023
Financial Accountant
RSC Consulting Services
11.2018 - 08.2020
Audit Clerk (Chartered Accountant Articles)
Braude Gordon & Co
03.2015 - 03.2018
Audit Clerk (Chartered Accountant Articles)
Advoca Dynamic Auditing
06.2014 - 02.2015
Advanced Diploma - Accounting Sciences - CTA stream
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and Risk Management
North-West University
High School Diploma -
Gerrit Maritz
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