Segolame Malinda
Leicester
Summary
Accounting professional specializing in accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and account reconciliations. Expertise in ERP software, Intuit QuickBooks, Xero and Sage 50, complemented by strong financial reporting skills. Detail-oriented approach enhances general ledger tasks using Microsoft Excel. Committed to improving financial operations through innovative solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bookkeeper( Online)
Property Breeze Ltd
Brighton, East Sussex
02.2018 - 04.2023
- Reconciled 5 company bank account statements every week..
- Assisted in identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain audit readiness.
- Reported on monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss, balance sheets statements.
- Generated invoices promptly upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress for over 20 customers.
- Addressed customer account issues swiftly to facilitate resolution.
- Analysed figures, postings, and documents to ensure accuracy in accounting programmes.
- Supported daily reporting and information entry for efficient record-keeping.
- Collected and processed payments punctually.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses every week.
- Managed automated outstanding invoice collections process via Xero software.
Accounts Supervisor
Seapro Engineering Botswana
Gaborone, South East
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Trained 3 Accounts Assistants in Sage Pastel use, improving departmental efficiencies by 62%.
- Verified items billed against items received and followed-up with vendors and employees to reconcile variances.
- Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling general ledger.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable status and delegated tasks as needed.
- Completed reports detailing financial data for management and stakeholders.
- Tracked employee time and attendance for payroll.
- Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in excel format and reconciled balances.
- Reconciled all expenses and accounts, including company credit cards and expense accounts.
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
- Prepared payroll reports and examined payroll register to detect errors and improve accounting accuracy.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Processed purchase orders from customers ensuring accurate and timely completion of relevant admin.
- Managed invoices, credits and refunds in Sage Pastel, maintaining accurate filing of details for traceability purposes.
- Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reviewed and processed client payments, including electronic payments and check deposits.
Education
ACCA - Accounting
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone 06/2022 -
NVQ Level 4 Diploma AAT - Accounting
Botswana Accounting College
Gaborone 02/2006 - 12 2008
Skills
- Invoice and payment processing
- Account reconciliations
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts payable expertise
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- ERP software proficiency
- Intuit QuickBooks knowledge
- Sage 50 experience
- Financial reporting
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
Certified Xero Advisor
Languages
English: Native language
Affiliations
- Association of Accounting Technicians
- Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants
References
References available upon request.
Other Work Experience
Senior Carer/Care Coordinator 05/2023- Current
Inspire Lives Care Services Ltd- Leicester
- Assist 25 staff in providing high-quality and personalised care to patients through ongoing supervision and spot checks.
- Supports 5 clients with daily living activities to ensure their comfort and well-being.
- Aids in recruitment, training, and supervision of staff while communicating patient needs to medical personnel.
- Ensures compliance of all activities, including personal care and medication administration, with required standards.
- Prepares and schedules monthly staff rotas for 25 team members.
- Conducts initial assessments and developed care plans for patients.
- Reviewes monthly care notes for 15 patients and provided constructive feedback to carers for enhanced patient care.
Care Giver 03/2017- 12/2019
Private Home, Gaborone Botswana
- Supported provision of palliative care for client with diabetes, hypertension, and chronic renal failure.
- Assisted patient with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Monitored medication intake and adhered to care plans.
- Facilitated a clean and safe living environment through routine home cleaning.
- Provided companionship through engagement in daily activities and entertainment.
- Transported patient to hospital appointments and dialysis sessions.
- Aided in meal preparation, cooking, and feeding patient.
Care Giver 02/2009 — 02/2013
Private Home Gaborone, Botswana.
The primary focus was to provide palliative care for my client who had myasthenia gravis and was also paraplegic.
• Assisted the patient with their daily living and provided everyday personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting and attending to core pressure areas.
• Supervising the patient take her medication and carry out her care plan.
• Assisted in the routine of cleaning the home to promote a safe, clean and comfortable environment for recovery and daily living.
• Provided patient with much needed companionship through engaging them in daily activities, provision of entertainment such as board games, basic conversations as well as reading the bible.
• Drove the patient to the hospital for their doctor's appointments.
• Assisted the patient with massaging their legs to promote blood circulation and prevent contratura since they were not actively mobile.
• Assisted in meal preparation, cooking and feeding the patient.
Timeline
Bookkeeper( Online)
Property Breeze Ltd
02.2018 - 04.2023
Accounts Supervisor
Seapro Engineering Botswana
03.2013 - 02.2017
ACCA - Accounting
Botswana Accountancy College
06/2022 -
NVQ Level 4 Diploma AAT - Accounting
Botswana Accounting College
02/2006 - 12 2008