Shane Govender

Experience

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  C-Sure a division of Santam

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2016

   Examine financial and accounting records and processes Test financial controls Define, develop & deploy C-Sure quality assurance strategy, addressing all aspects of the business Develop & establish quality assurance measures and testing standards for main business functions Prepare & deliver reports, recommendations or alternatives that address existing & potential problemareas across the company Implement & achieve agreed TCF objectives Conduct external audits (binder & outsourced agreements) to measure and assure adherence toestablished QA standards and O/S agreement Assist in the development of change control processes, practices and guidelines Measure the quality of workflow processes focusing on management controls and effective use ofautomation. Measure staff's ability to stay current with routine transactions and comply with workflow priorities. Benchmark adherence to guidelines, policies and procedures Show less  Production of statutory accounts and balance sheet reconciliations monthly profit and loss, budget control, intercompany reconciliations provide financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices anddeveloping recommendations prepare all tax forms and reports prepare quarterly and annual statements by assembling data Budgeting / forecasting and managing Cash flow management Management Accounts and management pack Reporting Financial statements Implementing additional systems and control and company policies and procedures as required Maintenance and compliance of internal controls Review work product of finance department Maintain general ledger Manage deadlines and workflow. Timely and accurate preparation of underwriting monthly financials Reconciliations and analysis of financial results Monthly variance reporting and analysis Ensuring compliance with accounting practice applicable to business partners Continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes in line with partner needs, groupaccounting needs Planning and support of the year-end audit process Plan and assist in internal/external audits Management of debtors function team with a book value of R135 Million Management of accounts payable team Show less  Managed Governance, Compliance and Risk Based Assurance  Conduct pre-audit investigation by attending meetings and conducting research to understand the Business environment.  Analyse all business documents, results and reports to identify high risk areas.  Provide timely guidance and feedback by identifying audit issues to ensure others comply with laws, regulations, and guidelines to improve the control culture.  To conduct internal audits to provide information used to provide independent, objective assurance to the Directors  Supervising and control completion of audit assignments including assessing internal controls, systems and planning  Produce reports highlighting issues and providing potential solutions  Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements  Manage client relationships and identify opportunities  Analyse financial data, records, reports and statements Show less  Record transactions in the correct journals and post the entries to the relevant ledger accounts. Prepare trial balances. Keep track of office equipment and stationery, and purchase new supplies as required. Make sure that supplier invoices and accounts are paid on time. Issue invoices and statements of account to customers, and ensure that customers settle their accounts promptly. Ensure that source documents and other relevant paperwork are filed correctly. Make cash deposits at the bank. Do daily bank reconciliations. Manage the flow of petty cash. Provide financial manager and auditors with access to the relevant financial documents and records. Provide administrative support. Take charge of payroll administration.  Preparing and submitting VAT returns, PAYE returns;  Bookkeeping, trial balance and management accounts;  Dealing with client relations;  Supervising audit engagements and reviewing junior staff work;  Leading the planning and coordination of audit engagements;  Preparation of audit reports;  Suggesting remedies and safe-guards to audit findings;  Preparing and submitting company tax returns;  Lodging of SARS objections appeals. Show less

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Financial Accountant

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2014

  • Internal Audit

    Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Senior Finance Clerk

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2009
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  Sage

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

  Senior Bookkeeper
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  Freightworx

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Financial Accountant
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  Sage

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  Financial Analyst

  Africa :• Verification and cost analysis for all expenses coming from Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Botswana.• Ensure all expenses comply with global policy and follows the DOA process.• General ledger maintenance• Bank reconciliations for Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana• Vat calculations and Payments• Credit card reconciliations• Aligning ROA with global P2P processes.• Implementation of processes for transition of African entities onto Sage X3 platform.• Ensure compliance of statutory obligations with local authorities. • Assist in centralisation of functionality of AP from African entity to South Africa shared services.• Deal with auditors on foreign entities.• Supplier rationalisation• Branch visits for rest of African branches for training and upskilling of staff onto x3 system.• Review of financial statements and resolving of issues identified in auditsForeign:• Excon applications and maintenance for all foreign suppliers.• Foreign supplier maintenance.• Maintaining relationships with banks and foreign suppliers.• Ensure all foreign payments are made in a timely manner• Reconciliations on all foreign supplier accounts• Maintenance of Age analysis ensuring that ageing complies with agreed global standards.• Forex journals on X3• Reconciliation of supplier payments on X3• Verification and analysis of all foreign funds to be remitted.• Ensure that all foreign invoices are processed by the P2P team through the OCR system• Ensure that all invoices comply with global standards and follows the PO process on X3• Proposals and creation of bank files on X3 Show less

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  AFMS

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2021

  Group Financial Accountant

  • Management of finances for a group of 4 companies trading internationally & locally• Full accounting function to Trial Balance• Produce monthly management accounts• Inter company transactions• Budget preparation• Cash flow analysis• Completion of all statutory requirements• Preparation and submission of tax calculations to SARS• Preparing year - end audit packs• Fixed asset management• Stock Management• Review and approve monthly creditors reconciliations• Develop and motivate staff for effective performance• Implementing and improve company policies and processes• Manage deadlines and workflow• Monthly variance reporting and analysis Show less

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  Corteva Agriscience

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  Accountant
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  Xavant Technology

  Feb 2023 - now

  Group Finance Manager