Leeshree Naidoo

A detail-oriented and results-driven Financial Accountant with over 10 years of experience across Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Order to Cash (O2C) processes within multinational environments. Skilled in preparing accurate financial statements, performing complex balance sheet reconciliations, and managing month-end closing procedures in compliance with IFRS and GAAP. Proficient with SAP, NetSuite, and Syspro.

Proactive and collaborative, with a strong ethical foundation and a proven track record of enhancing financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, fostering stakeholder engagement, and contributing to sustainable global finance operations.

Record to Report Accountant at M&C Saatchi (Present)

• Manage the full Record to Report (R2R) cycle, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and prepayments to ensure a timely and accurate month-end close.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations in strict compliance with IFRS and internal company policies.
• Conduct detailed bank reconciliations, ensuring integrity and accuracy between subledgers and the general ledger.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders to facilitate seamless global reporting and ensure audit compliance.
• Drive the standardisation of accounting procedures and contribute to the enhancement of internal control frameworks.
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost-efficiency initiatives using NetSuite and advanced Excel analytics.

Group Financial Accountant at Lasec SA (2018-04 – 2024-05)

• Prepared and consolidated management accounts, trial balances, and financial reports for a multi-entity group.
• Managed comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset register maintenance, and intercompany loan accounts in accordance with IFRS.
• Executed the accurate and timely submission of VAT returns, ensuring full tax compliance.
• Led month-end closing activities, including journal processing, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Acted as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, delivering required documentation and resolving queries efficiently.
• Authored and implemented new finance policies and process controls to strengthen the overall compliance environment.

Senior Creditors Clerk at Thorburn Security Solutions (2017-06 – 2018-03)

• Managed high-volume Accounts Payable (P2P) processes, including supplier invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Ensured all supplier invoices were compliant with VAT regulations and internal payment controls.
• Partnered effectively with operational departments to resolve payment discrepancies and maintain positive supplier relations.
• Improved payment cycle efficiency by monitoring the age analysis and proactively resolving outstanding items.

Creditors Clerk / Credit Controller at Danone Southern Africa (2013-05 – 2017-05)

• Administered end-to-end P2P and O2C processes, including supplier reconciliations and customer credit management.
• Successfully managed a debtors' book exceeding ZAR 90 million, significantly improving cash flow and collection efficiency.
• Conducted customer risk analysis, prepared credit reports, and ensured compliance with SARS regulations.
• Maintained audit readiness by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial documentation.

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2011)

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics & Finance – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2009)