Work Experience
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Brightstar Africa
Telecom Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Brightstar is a global provider of wireless products and services to business with the South African office falling under the EMEA region. Brightstar employs over 9 000 people globally with an annual revenue in excess of US$10 billion.
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Accountant
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June 2015 - May 2018
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Job Description
Key Achievement
On commencing the role, it was found that several balance sheet accounts had not been reviewed or reconciled correctly. I was able to successfully reconcile over 40 complex accounts inside 2 months.
- Prepared and maintained monthly management accounts, financial records and budgets
- Prepared monthly Profit and Loss variance analysis and associated commentaries
- Analysed operating results, explanation of variances, trend and year to date reporting
- Audited Profit and Loss reports submitted by sales teams
- Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Completed weekly and monthly inventory reports and analysis of variances and aged stock
- Monitored and evaluated inventory control processes
- Ownership of the month end closing process
- Completed monthly intercompany reconciliations and payments in multiple currencies.
- Completed revaluations of foreign exchange transactions
- Managed payroll – ensured calculations were correct and accurately recorded
- Liaised with outsourced parties on reconciliation of Statutory Accounts
- Liaised with both internal and external auditors on completion of annual audits
- Used the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and accounting system software at an advanced level
- Oversaw the work of a Finance Assistant and Accounts Payable administrator
Key Achievement
On commencing the role, it was found that several balance sheet accounts had not been reviewed or reconciled correctly. I was able to successfully reconcile over 40 complex accounts inside 2 months.
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Finance Assistant
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June 2013 - May 2015
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Job Description
Key Achievements
- Aided the accountant with month end processing, debtors and creditors reconciliations
- Processed general ledger entries, bank reconciliations and stock reconciliations Preparation of daily and weekly flash reports Assisted with tax-returns and year-end audits Processed purchase orders, receipted inventory and invoiced customers
- Payments to foreign suppliers; ensured compliance with complex Reserve Bank regulations
Key Achievements
- Assisted with the migration of accounting systems from MS Dynamics SL to MS Dynamics AX ERP.
- Was able to develop a good understanding of the business and business processes and as a result was promoted to the role of accountant in less than 2 years.