Dewald Van Der Walt

Experience

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  Mayfair Gearbox (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  Financial Administrator

  - Maintaining Optimal Inventory Levels, Ordering and Distributing Parts to 5 Sub-Branches- Monthly Stock Level Reporting - Weekly Inventory Adjustments & Inventory Counts- Part-store Process Development - Organizing and Maintaining Part-Store and Inventory Yard Areas for Efficient Material Storage and Handling; Maintaining Labelling System on Each Inventory Item; Manually Stocking Inventory Shelving with Inventory Items Received or Returned- Creation of Repair Orders Based on Defect Slips from Clients- Parts and Labour Costing of Each Individual Job to Ensure Profit Maximization- Preparing Supplier Invoices for Payment - Preparation of Repair Cost Estimates- Submitting and Processing All Repairs to WesBank Fleet Services- Invoicing Correct Parts and Labour Quantities to Avoid Stock Losses, Payroll Shortages or Service Level Agreement Contraventions - Allocation of Workshop Staff Productivity and Labour Hours to Ensure Workshop Efficiency- Debtors Queries, Following up Payment & Distribution of Outstanding Invoices- Financial Reporting (Month End Management Accounts, Workshop Profitability Reporting, Creditors & Debtors Age analysis etc.)- Capturing and Processing All Payroll Related Documentation- Maintaining Record of All Vehicle Breakdowns - Maintaining Service Records in Accordance to Service Level Agreements - Analysing Monthly Repairs for Possible Warranty Failure Risks- Filing and Maintaining Archives- Developing Processes to Streamline Administrative Functions- Controlling of Petty Cash and Any Cash Sales - Preparing of Documentation for Weekly Financial Review Meetings - Preparation of Documentation for Monthly Service Level Meetings with Clients- Dealing on A Daily Basis with Fleet Managers, Fleet Controllers, Financial Personnel, Technical Personnel and Managers Show less

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  Hyundai Automotive South Africa

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2022

  - Management Accounts & Expense Account Reconciliations (GL Accounts)- Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations (GL Accounts)Inventory / Accruals & Provisions / Fixed Assets / Loan Accounts- Monthly Clearing Accounts Reconciliations- Daily Inventory, Work-in-progress, Clearing Accounts & Goods in Transit Balancing Routines- Compilation of Quarterly Finance & Risk and Board Meeting Packs- Loading of Monthly Flash Results on Hyperion- Hyperion Reporting (Income Statement / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow etc.)- ECL Reporting- Ad hoc Reporting as Required by Management and Business Units- Input VAT to Purchase and Output VAT to Turnover Reconciliations- Import and Export VAT Reconciliations- Preparation and Processing of Rebates & Incentives- Monthly Inventory Counts- Reconciliation of the Group’s Signage Projects. Supplier Payments & Recoveries- Reconciliation of Warranty Claim Files' Import into Accounting System, Journal Entries and Recoveries- Authorizing Purchase Orders- Foreign & Local Debtors and Creditors- Checking and Authorising Creditors Reconciliations (Exceeding R10m)- Reconciliation of Large Creditors Accounts (Exceeding R3m)- Authorise Banking Details on Accounting System (First Authoriser)- Authorise Payments on Local Bank (B Signatory – Authoriser), Authorise LC’s and Payments on Foreign Bank Accounts (A Signatory – Releaser)- Analysis of Payment Trends and Irregularities for Investigation- Forex Costings, FEC Drawdowns and Other Miscellaneous Forex Duties- Signatory for Original Shipment Documents and Discrepancies- Authoriser on Treasury System (IT2), Authorise FEC Deals (Foreign Exchange Swops, Settlements and Extensions)- Warranty Cost Reduction Declarations to Manufacturing Plants- Reconciliation of Manufacturer’s and Internal Goodwill Budget(s)- Contribute to the Automation Pipeline. Focus on Process Improvement and Simplification- Encouraging Teamwork and Coaching Peers to Sustain and Promote Continuous Growth and Development Show less - Reconciliation of Manufacturer’s and Internal Goodwill Budget(s)- Reconciliation of Weekly Warranty Claim File Import into Accounting System- Relevant Journals to Correct Financial Entries- Preparation of 98 Warranty Creditors Accounts for Monthly Pay-run - Analysis of Payment Trends and Irregularities for Management Escalation and Investigation - Warranty Audit and Cost reduction Declarations to 3 Manufacturing Plants- Calculation and Adjustment of National Warranty Labour Rates - Claim submission Acceptance Rates, Pay-Rates per Dealer Monthly Claim Submission Trends- Monitoring Cost Per Vehicle Serviced and Cost Per Unit Trends for Vehicles under Manufacturer’s Warranty- System Spot Checks to Ensure the Credibility of the Global Warranty Management System - Reporting on Possible Reconditioning, Come-backs, and Repeat Repairs- Analysing Vehicles in Operation, Sales and Shipment Trends to Identify Possible System Automation Problems- Identification of Major Part Failures for Quality Submission to Manufacturing Plants- HOD Pack for Weekly Meetings with Senior Management- Preparation of Quarterly After-Sales Board Pack for the After Sales Director- Reporting Possible Training and Quality Issues to Regional Service Managers - Warranty Memos and Letters for Distribution- Monitoring Progress on Recall Campaigns from Manufacturers- Research for Labour Rates from Korean Manufacturing plant - Assisting with Processing of Claims and Pre-Work Approvals- GWMS Systems Administration (Creation and Maintenance of Individual User and Dealer Accounts)- Dealing on Daily Basis with Warranty Clerks, Dealer Principals, Service Managers, Accountants, Senior Management, and Executive Management.- Warranty Creditors Training Course Development - Warranty Policy & Procedure Course Development in accordance with the Korean Warranty Policy and Procedure - Course and written examination moderation Show less

  • Accountant

    Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Warranty Creditor

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2020
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  Tutor Doctor

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  Private Tutor

  Helping students build strong foundations in Business Studies / Accounting / Economics & Mathematical Literacy

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  Mayfair Gearbox (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Manger: Internal Control
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  Hyundai Automotive South Africa

  Oct 2023 - now

  Financial Accountant