Unicorn Bunker Services, Grindrod South AfricaFinancial Accountant
May. 2017 - Mar. 2018DurbanKey Performance Areas
• Full accounting function to Trial Balance (Accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset management);
• Budget Setting and monthly control / maintain budget requirements;
• Creating of monthly/ adjusting journals;
• Ensuring Payroll transactions are accurately recorded and reconcile to payroll reports;
• Maintain daily cash balances;
• Ensuring efficient reconciliation of balance sheet accounts;
• Generate monthly management accounts for submission to group accountant;
• Preparation of monthly statutory returns;
• Maintaining monthly training schedules and updating Annual training report and Work skills Plan;
• Preparation of BEE schedules; • Managing finance team.
Achievements: • Successfully transitioning the company's accounting system during the sale process, ensuring seamless continuity of financial operations through parallel accounting systems until the go-live date.
• Facilitated the implementation of the new accounting system, coordinating efforts to manage both legacy and new systems concurrently, which ensured a smooth transition and minimal disruption.
• Streamlined the transition process by developing and executing a comprehensive plan for managing parallel accounting systems, resulting in a successful go-live and integration post-sale.