Stel

Detail-oriented Finance Administrator & Accountant with extensive experience overseeing full AP and AR functions, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Proven ability to manage multi-company transactions including foreign currencies and lead junior staff. Adept at maintaining asset registers, GL accounts, and driving strong internal controls. Seeking to leverage expertise to optimize financial operations and contribute to the success of your company.

Accountant

(2024-05)

• Overseeing the complete Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Executing bank allocations and reconciliations, including multiple currency transactions.
• Managing VAT reconciliations.
• Processing month-end activities, including journals and corrections up to the Trial Balance.
• Performing inventory reconciliations.
• Maintaining the asset register and General Ledger.
• Reporting on age analysis and preparing monthly Management Accounts.
• Assisting with annual budgets and collaborating with external auditors.
• Generating month-end customer statements and reporting on age analysis.
• Demonstrating decision making, planning, communication, problem-solving and training capabilities.
• Managing multi-company and intercompany transactions, transfers, and reconciliations.
• Aiding with HR-related administration.

Senior Finance Administrator - PQ Manufacturing & Construction

(2023-11 - 2024-04)

• Managed the full Accounts Payable function, including Purchase Orders, Goods Received Vouchers, and processing transactions exceeding R10 million per entity per month, along with reconciliations and preparing bank CSV files.
• Executed bank allocations and reconciliations for both debtors and creditors.
• Managing multi-company and intercompany transactions, transfers, and reconciliations.
• Applied intense reconciliation skills and highly detailed General Ledger (cost) allocations.
• Handled administrative functions and high volumes of email correspondence.
• Supervised two junior creditors clerks.

Creditors - Aan De Doorns Wine Cellar

(2023-05 - 2023-11)

• Administered the full Accounts Payable function, petty cash, cash book, and bank reconciliation.
• Managed the complete Payroll function, including PAYE and UIF, utilizing Donkerhoekdata software.
• Handled partial debtors and sales functions, including invoicing, inventory control, internal sales, and point-of-sale cash-ups.
• Maintained the asset register, General Ledger accounts, and prepared internal reports.
• Provided general office assistance and supported annual audit preparations and SAWI reports.

Key Accounts / Credit Controller (Debtors) - Allied Crane Hire - Rustenburg NW

(2022-06 - 2022-12)

• Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with key clients within the mining industry.
• Supported client project planners in developing budgets, forecasts, and generating quotes.
• Generated high-volume, detailed client invoices in accordance with contracts, orders, and timesheets.
• Delivered weekly reports on account status and managed the age analysis.
• Oversaw general operations and office management.

Accounts Payable - Allied Crane Hire - Head Office

(2019-04 - 2022-05)

• Managed the full Accounts Payable function, involving high-volume invoice processing.
• Facilitated annual BEE and audit preparations, alongside providing general accounts assistance.

Human Resources Manager & Accounts Assistant - Pipe-Tech Manufacturing

(2018-08 - 2019-03)

• Fostered a healthy work environment for all staff within HR capacity.
• Directed employee relations, recruitment processes, and performance management.
• Administered training programs and skills development initiatives.
• Processed weekly and monthly payroll for over 100 employees, including PAYE and UIF, utilizing VIP software.
• Handled debtors invoicing, client communication, and query resolution.
• Managed uploading, verification, and correspondence with Merchant Factors, and assisted with CGIC.
• Oversaw the complete Accounts Payable function, including cash book and petty cash.

Finance Administrator - TGP BUILDING

(2017-10 - 2018-07)

Company Closed

• Executed full Creditors and Sub-contractor payments for approximately 100 site staff in a construction site-based role.
• Managed inventory, and resolved related queries.

Cost Administrator - Xanita

(2015-09 - 2017-09)

• Developed and maintained the purchasing system, alongside managing the General Ledger.
• Report on waste and inventory usage per project, analyzing profit margins.
• Provided sales administration support to internal and external sales teams, calculating commissions.
• Managed debtors' functions including creating quotes, invoicing, and responding to high volumes of emails.
• Rendered general assistance and supported creditors' relief efforts.

Matric - Afrikaans, English, Biology, Mathematics, Accounting, Physical Science - Dirkie Uys Moorreesburg (1990 - 2001)

BCom - UNISA