Dedicated, Accounting and finance-driven individual with comprehensive command of financial analysis, Financial Reporting Standards, advanced corporate finance, risk management , monthly management reports and final year Accounts
Demonstrated success in transactional Accounting and delivering recommendations to improve transactional flow and internal controls. I have proven expertise in applying and interpreting audit/compliance requirements for organisation whilst co-coordinating with external auditors to maintain internal controls. Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Pivot tables, Vlook up and PowerPoint, excel at using advanced formulas for data analysis and manipulating large volumes of data.
I am skilled in operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, whilst providing direction and leadership to drive operational effectiveness and regulate internal & external regulatory compliance. Proven ability to develop, maintain and improve finance and Accounting Industry. Articulate communicator equipped with exceptional analytical, organisational, accuracy, attention to detail, and decision-making skills; proficient in managing relationships with key stakeholders to realise strategic business goals
Providing excellent customer service, guidance and support to internal and external customers.
Processing all transactional activities through the relevant workflow tool.
Ensuring compliance with appropriate processes and controls – driving efficiency and corrective action
as required.
Taking ownership for and handling non-standard requests or issues; escalate if appropriate.
Accurately working within agreed SLA’s on a right first time basis.
To work with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
Ensuring appropriate records are kept and enabling accurate reporting.
Embrace and promote department and wider P2P Hub initiatives and personal development.
Working as part of a team to work towards targets.
Supporting the team lead in driving departmental change and innovation
Supervision of administrators, as required.
And any other task requested by team lead or any P2P Hub senior manager
● Prepared, Monitored daily cash flow and ensured liquidity is enough to meet immediate and weekly payments obligations
● Processed all University payments and liaised with banks and suppliers for any queries
● Developed and compiled payments workflow and procedures that enabled streamlined functioning of various tasks
● Monitored supplier account activities and reviewed supplier reconciliations before a payment can be initiated.
● I successfully implemented the University on line receipting in collaboration with our bankers.
● Participated in six on-site external audits of the University and Specific funds Audits for donated funds
● I played a pivotal role in development of the University advance payment system and tracking the required paperwork
● Analyzed and monitored employee benefits implementing IFRS 19 and taxed the benefits with the guidance of the standard.
● I conducted a monthly payroll run on Paywell system and reviewed to check for errors before sending out for payment
● Part of the high-performing team to run special runs and implement International Standard 20 on government grants to the university
● Ensured that all medical aid funds were collected timeously and improved the cash flow management of the company.
● Produced final accounts and all statutory requirements needed for company to get its trading license renewed
● Improved the Accounting systems by recommending the introduction of pastel for easier consolidation of financial information and client claims
● Made recommendations on invoicing by advocating for on line and system invoices rather the manual that was prone to errors and inefficiencies
● Managed all debtors and creditors accounts ensuring all reports and reconciliations are done on time
● Supervised the work of Accounts clerks and students on attachment
Cashier
● Accepted cash, cheques, vouchers or automatic or debits or bankcard for payment of fees or cost of goods and services received according to established procedures
● Reviewing orders or fee schedules to calculate total price and reconcile with tendered cash before issuing a receipt.
● Prepared summary reports to reflect cash flow and keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and number of transactions.
● Prepared and maintained various records, reports and files of transaction and data by computing and recording total transactions
● Resolved customer queries