Shereen Russell ACMA, CGMA (SAICA APC Candidate)

Experience

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  Colin Smith & Company

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2007

  Auditor

  Performing external audits:1. Income2. Expenses3. Assets4. Cash and Cash Equivalents5. Debtors6. Tax Calculations- Drafting financial statements.

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  Green Africa Group

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

  Accountant

  FOR GROUP COMPANY CYPRESS TRANSPORT (all branches, JHB, DRB,CAPE)- POSITION ACCOUNTANT (management of a team of 3 staff members)- DUTIES:- Cash Management- Supervisory cash book/debtors/creditors- Preparation of bank reconciliations- Preparation and submission of VAT returns- Internal audit function- Drafting of accounting policies and procedures- Preparation and presentation of Management accounts- Fixed asset management- General ledger maintenance- Other Ad hoc duties including facilitation of BEE verifications and draftingfinancial statementsFOR GROUP COMPANY GREEN AFRICA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL (PTY)LIMITED (all braches, JHB and DRB)- POSITION ACCOUNTANT- DUTIES- Cash Management- Full accounting function- Preparation and submission of VAT returns- Preparation of Management Accounts for presentation to directors- Budgets, forecasting and analysis, and presentation to the ManagingDirectorFOR GROUP COMPANIES GREEN AFRICA SHIPPING ( all branches; JHB,DRB, CAPE, PE, PTA) and LLOYD AFRICA SHIPPING (all branches; JHB,DRB, CAPE, PE, PTA)- POSITION SENIOR BOOKEEPER- DUTIES- Cash Management (incl. foreign currency)- Overseeing cashbook capturing- Preparing bank reconciliations- Preparation and submission of VAT returns- Preparation of all non cash book entries (accruals/depreciation)- Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations for management- Checking and approving all petty cash schedules for capturing-- Assistance and guidance over debtor's system i.r.o. incoming funds andallocations- Overseeing finance creditor's system- Advisory over all foreign payments after direct liaison with MD and FD- Submitting payment instructions for International Freight Creditorpayments- Full function of Human Resources Creditor's system (incl. staff loans)- Capturing of salary journals- Management of company credit/fuel cards- Management of all intercompany loans- BACK-Up accountant for 7 group Property companies Show less

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  Feedem Group

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

  Group Accountant

  Managing the full accounting function as per departments below1. Cashbook (4 staff members)2. Creditors (7 staff members)3. Debtors (2 staff members) 4)4. Capturing (4 staff members)5. Filing (2 staff members)- Preparation and filing of statutory returns- Maintenance of Fixed Asset registers- Imports and recons of Payroll system to the accounting system- Commission calculations- Preparation of management accounts- Audit preparation- Financial statement review Show less

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  Cristal Clean

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2011

  Financial Manager

  - Cash flow and Work in Progress Management- Debt collection and maintenance of the Debtors Ageing- Develop and Implement document flow policies and procedures- Fixed Asset management- Review of management accounts- Audit preparation

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  HCV Underwriting Managers

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2014

  Management Accountant

  - Day to day management of junior staff- Co-ordinate and follow up on workload- Mentor Junior Finance staff- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial status, includingforecasting and producing of management accounts, andmanaging/directing all subordinate activities to ensure this is done- Determine reporting requirements and develop analysis reports to supportthese requirements and aid in management decision making- Ensure premiums are collected/refunded- Ensure Commissions and VAT payments are done timely- Ensure SASRIA payments are done timely- Ensure bonus refund calculations are accurate and timely reported- Maintain and reinforce financial controls- Ensure outstanding claims are correct- Ensure re-insurance payments/recoveries are received and paid timely- Ensure financial accounting systems are maintained effectively- Ensure annual budget and forecast are produced and submitted timely- Facilitate the external audit process- Ensure constant review of financial database requirements- Assist with matters of compliance (FAIS, BEE, EE, CorporateGovernance, Internal Controls, policies and procedures) Show less

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  MIC & Prestige - Divisions of Brandcorp

  Dec 2014 - Jul 2017

  Financial Controller
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  PRESTIGE QUALITY HOUSEWARES (Fackelmann SA)

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Finance Manager
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  Fackelmann SA (Prestige Quality Housewares - New Wechsler - Blackridge Trading)

  Jul 2018 - now

  Direct the business financial goals and budgets.Assume full responsibility for financial reporting and governance.Analyse business performance and execute growth, investment and risk management strategies.Develop and implement technological platforms to improve operational efficiencies.Ensure IFRS compliant financial statements are provided timeously (IFRS 16 included).Serve on EXCO to design and develop business strategies.Manage and direct activities in various departments, in line with organisation's strategies - I.e. Finance, Admin, HR, IT. Ensure effective internal controls.Manage working capital including treasury and finance forecasting.Ensure sufficient available funding to meet financial obligations. Ensure compliance pertaining to tax, legal and other regulatory requirements.Preparing and presenting reports back to the board and shareholders. Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Finance Executive

    Jul 2018 - Feb 2020