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Barloworld EquipmentFinancial Analyst contractor
Mar. 2024South Africa
Barloworld EquipmentFinancial Analyst
Mar. 2024South Africa
MultiChoice GroupFinance and Accounting Contractor
Nov. 2022 - Mar. 2024South Africa
Aspen Pharma GroupSalesforce Effectiveness Manager
Aug. 2021 - Nov. 2021South Africa
AlconRecord to Report Associate
Nov. 2020 - Aug. 2021City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
NovartisRecord to Report Associate (Reporting Accountant)
Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2020South AfricaMajor Accountabilities o Maintain General Ledger master data o Perform the balance sheet account reconciliations of allocated accounts and ensure timely resolution and clean of overdue items identified. Ensure proper accounting of financial transactions and accounting specific questions are well addressed and solved. o Proactively review accounts to ensure all financial transactions are valid and recorded to ensure accuracy of reported data o Review and/or record requested company cross-charges and manual journal entries o Issue manual invoices as requested by other functions, and assess validity o Perform the preparation of month-end financial reporting in accordance with local laws and Novartis required standards o Provide reports for closing and planning o Provide support for accurate ad hoc reports as required o Ensure proper master data maintenance o Implement accounting and reporting changes in ERP and ensure proper system settings o Support development of new reporting processes and concepts o Liaise with relevant Novartis functions, providing necessary information related to the entities o Closely collaborate and support accounting team in complex transactions to ensure accurate and complete financial information o Resolve Reporting related issues, escalate disputes or coordinate with various departments to resolve o Business Partners with Divisions in FRA matters, ensuring that business objectives are met through provision of timely, accurate and relevant financial information • Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented • Ensure compliance with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM), Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM) and regulatory requirements • Ensure application of agreed Novartis control procedures and actively support to deliver SOX certification • Promote a strong and control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures
NovartisRecord to Pay Specialist
Aug. 2017 - Sep. 2019South AfricaRequisition to Pay Specialist (R2P) and Projects (Novartis and Alcon) Contract position until 31 Dec 2018. Permanent from Jan 2019 – 30 September (due to retrenchment) The R2P Specialist role is responsible for total payables function, ensuring that R2P associates pay invoices on time, timeous reconciliation of supplier invoices and the Age Analysis, cleanup of Goods Receipted balance sheet account, training and development of R2P associates, provide training and support to the business regarding the e-travel expense claims process, responsible for the audit function in the R2P division. The R2P Specialist works closely with Reporting Accountants to ensure timeous and complete month end closing, and liaises with BPA when needed. This is a relief position until the permanent R2P Specialist returns from maternity leave. I have been part of a project team in Novartis and Alcon tasked with the implementation of SAP system (PEP) for Novartis, and IRIS for Alcon. This role entails the cleaning up of Accounts Payable balance sheet items, e-travel maintenance that must be migrated onto the new SAP system. I have just had a successful Toll-gate review on 04th September, for a Green Belt project titled “Paid on Time”. This project seeks to find and implement ways of paying vendors on time in Novartis, and meeting the global KPI of 90%. At the inception of the project in September 2017, the KPI mean was 43%. The project ended with a KPI of 72% as at end June 2018, before migration onto PEP. In P70, the KPI as at August stood at 63%. September KPI is 70.1% thus enabling me to be awarded with a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
SandozBusiness Planning Analyst
May. 2013 - Jun. 2017Johannesburg Area, South AfricaThe Business Planning Analyst (BPA) role is responsible for working with key stakeholders in developing and implementing strategic business plans and other financial initiatives to drive the company’s growth performance across all products and sectors. This role is responsible for providing strategic P&L and financial operational support and leadership for the Southern African Countries, serving as a proactive business partner to drive performance, growth, business strategy and profitability. The Business Planning Analyst supports the efficient and effective preparation of financial plans, management reporting, analysis of business results, management of risks and opportunities and providing relevant and reliable information as decision support to management. Comprehensive CV available on request
Boehringer IngelheimBusiness Unit Accountant - Medical Dept
Dec. 2009 - Apr. 2013Johannesburg Area, South AfricaBoehringer Ingelheim is an international pharmaceutical company and among the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world. The Medical Department where she was working at conducts national and international clinical trials. Since year 2009, was a member of the medical finance team tasked with managing the accounts of this department National Medicine Cost Centres: National Medicine is nationally funded and is made up of eight cost centres International Medicine Cost Centres: International Medicine department is made up of six cost centre and conduct clinical trials for the company. This department is internationally funded Comprehensive CV available upon request
Thuo Gaming GroupRevenue Accountant / Accountant
Aug. 2004 - Mar. 2009Johannesburg Area, South AfricaCompany was in the process of applying for a license to operate ± 1000 slot machines throughout the Gauteng region • Accounts payable function • Cash and bank function and monitor bank statements and cheques issued • Prepare the deferred tax and tax calculations • Ensure compliance by all staff to documented policies and procedures • Prepare all VAT returns • Review the insurance policy for the Company • Prepare monthly management and board reports • Update and manage monthly fixed asset register • Prepare the monthly balance sheet reconciliations • File and maintain the bank beneficiary file • Process the monthly payroll information • Ensure that the trial balances and relevant financial accounts and reports for the Company are completed within the agreed timeframes • Ensure accurate preparation of monthly accounts within specified deadlines for all thrcompanies • Communicate any issues or potential issues regarding timetables to ensure that relevant departments and staff involved in the month end process are aware of their responsibilities • Monitor the timetable and processes during the month end timeframe • Assist with issue resolution • Prepare and review the trial balances for accuracy and reasonableness. Ensure items are resolved satisfactorily before clearance is given on the results • Ensure that the management variance analysis report is completed by the required deadline and explanations are provided by each department on variances that exceed set standards • Escalate any issues to immediate Manager and to the Group FAM and Group Accountant • Liaise with external auditors Review the monthly payroll for accuracy
Fedics Food ServicesSupervisor; Assistant Catering Manager, Catering Manager, Assistant financial controller
Feb. 1999 - Jul. 2004Cape Town Area, South AfricaMy career at Fedics started in 1999 perfoming various roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Catering Manager, Catering Manager and Assistant Financial controller. Comprehensive CV available on request
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