About
Highly detail-oriented finance professional with over 2 years of experience in accounts payable and invoice processing, consistently achieving 99.8% accuracy and ensuring robust financial data reliability. Seeking an Assistant Accountant role to leverage comprehensive accounting skills, system proficiency in SAP and Sage, and a proven track record in optimizing financial operations and stakeholder relations within a dynamic organization.
Work
Sunninghill, Gauteng, South Africa
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Summary
Managed end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring high accuracy and efficient vendor management for a global professional services firm.
Highlights
Processed over 500 invoices monthly using three-way matching, consistently achieving 99.8% compliance with SARS tax regulations and SAP protocols.
Enhanced financial data reliability by 15% through meticulous ledger and journal updates, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Managed 80+ vendor accounts monthly, reducing overdue invoices to under 5% through proactive reconciliation and communication.
Resolved 90% of vendor payment queries within 72 hours, maintaining a 100% on-time payment rate and strengthening vendor relationships.
Reduced payment discrepancies by 15% by implementing meticulous document verification and proactive vendor communication strategies.
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Summary
Led and supervised a team of fieldworkers for a national census, optimizing data collection and team performance.
Highlights
Supervised a team of 10 fieldworkers, accelerating task completion by 20% through optimized workflow management and robust controls.
Implemented structured reporting protocols, ensuring 100% compliance with documentation requirements for high-volume data collection.
Fostered a collaborative environment, increasing team efficiency by 10% and significantly improving data accuracy.
Education
Certificates
Skills
Analytical & Leadership
Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Innovation-Driven Solutions, Team-Based Objective Achievement, Self-Directed Work Management, Adaptable Problem Solving.
Communication & Organization
Advanced Written & Verbal Communication, Effective Organizational Planning, Strong Interpersonal Relations.
Technical Systems
SAP ERP, SAGE 50C Pastel, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), OCR Processing.
Financial Operations
AP Management, GL/Journals, Invoice Processing, Reconciliations, Data Entry, Tax/VAT Compliance.