Banking & Accounts Receivable Accountant at Macsteel International Business Support Services (2007-12 – Present)
Control and account for high-value transactions of approximately US$100 million, maintaining accuracy and robust financial controls.
- Administer foreign exchange contracts of approximately US$36 million, including monthly position reviews and SAP processing.
- Compile daily cash flow reports, identify potential funding shortfalls and escalate material risks to management.
- Prepare VAT returns, debtor reports, reconciliations, general ledger clearing and audit-support documentation.
- Process incoming and outgoing payments, upload bank statements into SAP and coordinate bank account openings and closures.
- Support compliance, intercompany accounting, commission processing, discrepancy investigations and management reporting.
Cost & Management Accountant at Just Lamb (2006-10 – 2007-11)
Managed the trade accounts payable function and supervised four direct reports.
- Delivered gross profit analysis, yield investigations, monthly reporting, reconciliations, budgets and forecasts.
- Maintained the fixed asset register, investigated discrepancies and supported risk-management activities.
- Promoted consistent compliance with company policies, procedures and financial controls.
Assistant Trade Accountant at Macsteel International (2004-01 – 2006-10)
- Processed trade accounts payable, vendor reconciliations, payment runs, commissions and rebates.
- Prepared cash flow reports, month-end journals, accrual reconciliations and vendor master-file maintenance.
- Trained finance colleagues on SAP R/3 and resolved vendor, accrual and credit-block issues.
- Supported half-year and year-end audits and reinforced compliance with company procedures.
Accountant Grade IV at Sasol Solvents & O&S SA (2000-01 – 2004-12)
- Prepared budgets, projections, cost-centre reports and product costing using SAP R/3 and Excel.
- Managed plant asset processing, depreciation, journals, accounts payable and payment scheduling.
- Investigated GR/IR items, reconciled supplier accounts and liaised with plant, supplier, logistics and commercial stakeholders.
- Produced cash flow projections and budget-versus-actual analysis to support operational decisions.
Senior Bookkeeper at Megchem (1997-01 – 2000-12)
- Compiled financial statements and managed creditors, debtors, VAT, petty cash and bank reconciliations.
- Maintained the fixed asset register and prepared weekly cash flow projections in Excel.
- Partnered with project engineers and supported office administration and departmental budget control.
Accounting Officer Grade 1 at Sasol Synfuels
- Processed supplier invoices, reconciliations, debit and credit notes, journals and intercompany accounts.
- Prepared weekly cash flow reports, budgets and cash flow projections using Excel.
- Liaised with suppliers and internal divisions, supported audit acknowledgements and trained colleagues in Excel.
Administrative & Finance Support (Girl Friday) at Interfreight (1984-01 – 1989-12)
- Supported debtors, creditors, general ledger, wages, petty cash, stationery control and office administration.
- Managed typing, switchboard, diaries, travel arrangements, events, marketing support and client liaison.
