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Dangote Industries Limited Group Financial Reporting Accountant
Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2021Centurion, Gauteng, South AfricaPrepared, drafted and reported on Group Financial Statements for presentation to Exco, the directors and Holding company on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Drove consistency of financial management across multiple locations recognizing when this needds to change due to cultural and legislative differences.
Analyzed business risks and opportunities and made recommendations to positively affect the financial results of the business.
Analyzed business risks and opportunities and made recommendations to positively affect the financial results of the business.
Ensured best practices around compliance and accounting practices including operational foundation to support growth.
Advised on technical and high level IFRS, taxation .
Calculated company Income Tax.
Defined key performance indicators for Financial and Reporting Accounting Departments
Liaised with Internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, professional bodies such as Stats SA, Auditors and Banks, to report, provide and verify information regarding finances and revenue.
Managed 10 staff members.
Dangote Industries LimitedGroup Financial Accountant
Nov. 2012 - Aug. 2014Centurion, Gauteng, South AfricaProvided strategic direction,management, oversight and monitoring of the financial accounting and reconciliation to ensure effective and compliant implementation of policies,systems and the financial sustainability of the Group.
Processing of journals, trade payable recons, credit card accounts, review of payroll, taxes, completion and submission of taxes, reconciliation of the balance sheet for auditing purposes.
Managed 3 staff members
Thompson Maher & AssociatesAudit Senior
May. 2010 - Aug. 2012Greenside, JHBReviewed financial Records, inspected accounts, policies and procedures
Planned and performed 130 + Audits at various locations for diverse organizations
Submission of annual tax returns
Reconciliation of Value added tax, salary, Trade receivables and Payables.
Made recommendatiions for best practices/improvements
Gem Diamonds LimitedFinancial Accountant
Jun. 2008 - Dec. 2010Luanda, AngolaGenerating and reporting on management accounts to head office in London on a monthly basis
Compiling and capitalization of exploration asset and monthly operating expense reports.
Successfully implemented controls on payments and petty cash functions for the company's international office and preparation of payment instructions for bank withdrawals, transfers and reconciliations, and analyzed expenses and identified discrepancies.
Preparation of general ledger and creditor reconciliations and payment documents filed for audit purposes and completion of inter - company accounting reports.
Managed 25 staff members
RSM Betty & Dickson JHBArticles clerk
Feb. 2006 - Jan. 2009Johannesburg, South AfricaDrafting financial statements, Completion of tax returns
Petty Cash management, implementation of payment controls, accounting
Was awarded *Best performing Audit Clerk* award Managed correspondence from clients regarding audits,VAT reconciliations, Consolidation
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