FINANCIAL MANAGER - ANZIO THREE STAR T/a THREE STAR CASH & CARRY - RUSTENBURG
(2021-11)
RETAIL STORE - R800M TURNOVER P.A
- Oversaw administrative & payroll function.
- Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based environment.
- Ensure implementation of internal audit controls to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Ensure audit compliance and handling of external audits
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
- Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.
- Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.
- Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
- Controlled R45M annual budget.
- Managed team of 12 finance professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
- Developed and transformed finance and operations team from transactional to analytical to provide enhanced business support.
- Collaborated with department heads to establish annual budgets, promoting fiscal responsibility.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Ensure cash risk processes are in place and adhered to.
- Capital planning, implementing and cashflow integration.
- Ensuring best practices with regards to strategic buying (price, rates of sales, rebates & discounts, trading and terms)
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of stock takes (bi-annual per store) and reporting thereof.
- Investigate material hazards and shortages and implementation of strategy to mitigate risks.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - ALTICON COMMERCIAL (PTY) LTD - Hartbeespoort, South Africa
(2018-01 - 2021-11)
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP - PLANNING, DESIGNING, COSTING, DEVELOPMENT, RENTAL & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
- Performing month end closing activities & management statements.
- Audit accounts on monthly basis & daily transaction management.
- Manage accounts receivables and payables.
- Manage company's liabilities.
- Manage and keep company's fixed asset register.
- Identify and address account discrepancies.
- Report on financial projections.
- Implement policies to increase productivity and maximize profit.
- Respond to customer queries & problem solving.
- Review and process reimbursement.
- Effective management of Company's financial activities to ensure all operations is effective.
- Preparation and filling of VAT returns and VAT reconciliations.
- Preparation of company payroll and associated PAYE payments and returns.
- Ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE - WOEST MALAN WENHOLD INC - RUSTENBURG
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
CERTIFIED AUDITORS
- Auditing (IFRS for SME) of wide variety of entities
- Accounting function (daily, weekly, monthly) for clients.
- Compilations & analysis of financial statements and reporting.
- Independent reviews.
- Taxation (complete spectrum).
- Internal audit findings & recommendations.
- Individuals.
- Inspecting compliance with policy and IFRS requirements.
