Louisa Ciara

Finance professional and Certified Tax Practitioner with over seven years of progressive experience in financial reporting, treasury operations, tax compliance, internal controls and process improvement. Experienced in preparing management accounts, supporting annual financial statement preparation, managing foreign payments and receipts, and strengthening internal controls. Proven ability to support finance leadership, drive process efficiencies and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Completed the SAIPA Professional Evaluation Examination (June 2026) – Results Pending.

Financial Administrator at KEEGOR SA (PTY) LTD (2024-02 – Present)

• Prepare monthly management accounts and support annual financial statement preparation.
• Manage treasury activities, including foreign payments, foreign receipts and forex exposure.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Ensure statutory compliance through the submission of VAT201, EMP201 and EMP501 returns.
• Manage intercompany transactions, loans and rental agreements.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls to mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Perform credit assessments and implement effective credit control procedures.
• Drive workflow automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audit processes and implement audit recommendations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities.
• Act as Finance Manager in the absence of the Head of Finance and mentor junior finance staff.

Finance Supervisor at UNITRANS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS (2023-09 – 2024-01)

• Performed month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable and aged analysis.
• Processed foreign payments and bank reconciliations.
• Prepared VAT returns and ensured statutory compliance.
• Supported internal and external audit processes.

Financial Management Intern at KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY (2021-09 – 2023-08)

• Performed ledger reconciliations and maintained financial records.
• Processed accounting journals and supported budget preparation activities.
• Assisted with annual financial statement preparation and audit file compilation.
• Worked closely with the Finance Manager on credit control measures and debt collection initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with GRAP and municipal regulations.

Debtors Clerk at SHIPTECH PETROLEUM SA (2019-06 – 2021-08)

• Managed debtor accounts, invoicing and reconciliations.
• Processed accruals and maintained schedules.
• Assisted with tax schedules and statutory compliance.
• Supported month-end reporting processes.

Accounts Clerk at CLOTHESLINE CC (2019-01 – 2019-05)

• Assisted with debtors, creditors, cashbook and general ledger functions.
• Prepared bank reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Assisted with management reporting and tax compliance.

BCom Accounting in Accounting – Regent Business School (2024)

National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting in Cost and Management Accounting – Walter Sisulu University (2018)