Experience

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  Engineered linings (pty) ltd

  Feb 1998 - Jan 2000

  Assistant accountant

  Cash book postings and bank reconciliationsGeneral ledger journalsDebtors and creditors – invoicing, postings and reconciliationFixed Assets Register – depreciation calculations and journal entriesPetty cash controlWages – calculation of time sheets, PAYE, UIF deductions, coinage, making up of pay packets, and returns (PAYE, UIF, IRP5)Books to balance sheet level for 2 small property companies, 2 small trusts and 1 close corporation, including related Vat and RSC returns

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  D'arcy-herrman & co inc

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2003

  Article clerk

  Bookkeeping for clientsAccounting for clientsAssisting with annual audits of companies both small and largeAnnual accounting and preparation of financial statementsPreparation of tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts including farmingRegistration, monthly and annual returns for PAYE, UIF, RSC, SDL, VAT and WCAChecking of assessments, reconciling SARS accounts and correspondence with SARS

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  Mgi bass gordon

  Jun 2003 - May 2004

  Accountant/bookkeeper

  Bookkeeping for clients (full function to Balance Sheet level)Providing accounting/ financial advice to clientsAnnual accounting and preparation of financial statementsPreparation of tax returns for individuals, companies and trustsRegistration, monthly and annual returns for PAYE, UIF, RSC, SDL, VAT and WCA

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  Sab&t

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2005

  Accounting department manager

  Budgeting for Accountants DepartmentSupervising BookkeepersManaging Work In Progress and Client AssignmentsLiaising with Management Liaising with company clients Training Bookkeepers Training Caseware Time sheet and Work In Progress Management on Greatsoft

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  Moore stephens

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  Financial manager

  Payroll Administration Coordination of financing requirementsCoordination of insurance Managing Client Investec Cash Manager accounts (Money Market)Management Reporting Statutory ReturnsGeneral Ledger Management Cash flow BankingFinancial Statements Audit Management Staff supervision

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  Go2africa

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2014

  Management accountant

  Member of the middle management team responsible for aligning strategy within the various departments, problem solving and implementation of best practice across the business. I’m responsible for all aspects surrounding the accounting records of Go2Africa. I manage payroll, statutory returns and compliance, financial statements and the yearly audit. I specialize in our financial systems, like Accpac and VIP, and manage the accounting systems integration and developments. I am involved in training and supporting the members of the finance team. Show less

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  Networks unlimited south africa

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2016

  Financial manager

  As a member of Exco, I am responsible for guiding, setting and implementing the strategic vision of the company. My role is to be a strategic thinker who can both envision and implement significant improvements in business processes and in internal and external roles and relationships. Included in this is administrating the back office accounting and finance systems as well as maintaining and improving strategic relationships with both customers and vendors.

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  Cruises international

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2020

  Head of finance

  My role as the financial manager entails corporate reporting to BidTravel, implementing controls, policies and procedures to assist Cruises International with the transition to being part of a listed corporate group, and the day to day financial management of the company.

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  Self employed

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  Fulltime cima student
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  Malamala game reserve

  Mar 2021 - May 2022

  Finance manager

  The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. This role builds and molds the capacity of the MalaMala Game Reserve finance team. Oversees the day-to-day work of the finance department and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources.

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  Bidtravel

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2024

  Financial manager - meetings and events