Aug, 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 1 mo - Full time
Purchase Order & Invoice Processing: Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring correct item descriptions,
quantities, and pricing before approval. Match POs with supplier invoices and goods received to verify completeness and
accuracy before processing payments. Maintain alignment with procurement policies and internal financial controls.
Accounts Payable & VAT Compliance: Process supplier invoices by matching to POs and delivery notes. Ensure correct
allocation to General Ledger accounts and apply appropriate VAT codes (capital, standard, or exempt) for compliance
with tax legislation.
General Ledger Maintenance & Financial Accuracy: Record and code financial transactions accurately to support month-
end close procedures. Ensure integrity of the general ledger by capturing all expenses, adjustments, and accruals within
the reporting period.
Creditor Reconciliations: Reconcile supplier statements to the system (Navision), investigating and resolving
discrepancies. Escalate unresolved items and submit reconciliations for sign-off in line with month-end deadlines.
Accruals & Month-End Reporting: Prepare accrual journal entries for outstanding invoices at month-end to support
accurate financial reporting and ensure proper expense recognition.
Journal Entries & Petty Cash Control: Post supplier payment journals and petty cash journals accurately. Conduct monthly
petty cash reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is properly filed and recorded.
Inventory Management & Stock Take: Participate in physical stock counts to ensure inventory accuracy. Reconcile
physical stock to system balances and assist in resolving discrepancies.
Document Management & Audit Readiness: Maintain organized ledgers and supporting documentation for suppliers,
payments, and reconciliations to support internal audits and compliance with financial controls.
Supplier Communication & Query Resolution: Communicate with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices, delivery
discrepancies, and statement queries. Proactively resolve account issues and escalate as needed to the Creditors
Supervisor or Financial Manager.
Bank & Balance Reconciliations: Perform periodic bank reconciliations, sourced and organized supporting documentation,
and ensured timely resolution of outstanding items.
Aug, 2022 – Jul, 2023 • 1 yr - Internship
Accounts Payable & Invoice Management: Processed supplier invoices with accuracy and attention to detail. Ensured
correct General Ledger coding and applied appropriate VAT codes. Matched invoices to purchase orders and delivery
notes in accordance with internal controls.
Payment Preparation & Execution: Supported weekly and monthly payment runs (EFT and batch payments). Verified
payment details and supplier banking information to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
Expense Management: Processed employee expense reimbursements, verifying policy compliance and completeness of
supporting documentation.
Month-End Accounting Support: Contributed to month-end by preparing accrual journal entries, performing account
reconciliations, and analysing accounts payable aging reports. Assisted with meeting internal and external reporting
deadlines.
Financial Reporting: Assisted in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, statutory
financial statements, and investor reports in accordance with client deadlines and internal standards.
Bank & Balance Reconciliations: Performed periodic bank reconciliations, sourced and organized supporting
documentation, and ensured timely resolution of outstanding items.
Audit Support: Assisted in the completion of routine audit queries, providing documentation and clarifications as required
by auditors.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Assisted in the preparation and reconciliation of direct and indirect tax returns, including
VAT and CIS returns, and liaised with tax authorities.
System & Record Maintenance: Maintained accurate financial records using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and internal financial
systems. Ensured that working papers and documentation were complete and audit ready.
Task & Time Management: Maintained a task list to track progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Recorded personal time accurately and consistently in accordance with internal procedures.
Team Collaboration & Communication: Communicated workload status and issues proactively with supervisors.
Developed strong working relationships within the finance team and demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality in
handling sensitive client information.
Compliance & Internal Controls: Adhered to internal procedures, quality standards, and ethical guidelines. Monitored
performance against development goals and supported continuous improvement within the accounting function.
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Degree: Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting •  Feb, 2019 – Dec, 2021
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