obediah tapererwa: Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper in Bellville

SOUTH AFRICA Prepared Financial Statements and Monthly Management Accounts with variance analysis. Prepared trial balance and monthly journals. Processed the cashbook on the accounting system. Maintained the general ledgers and financial statements. Monitored and ensured that accurate accounting records are maintained and are in compliance with accounting standards, procedures and internal control. Ensured the integrity of the internal controls pertaining to risk and implementing charges where there is weakness. Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy. Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable. Processed payroll and calculated deductions by accurately using SAP to secure payment traceability. Calculated fixed assets depreciation and maintained the Fixed Asset register including journals. Prepared income tax returns from accounting records. Strategically identifies irregularities or risk exposure and supporting the development of a strategy to address them. Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices. Supported the assembly and preparation of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements. Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.

Zimbabwe Assisted with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including year-end working papers and related reports. Analyzed and reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly, including the preparation of adjusting entries where necessary. Liaised with auditors during annual audits. Provided accurate and timely responses to financial requests and inquiries from various internal and external groups. Ensure response is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, and complies with company policies and procedures. Assisted with month end close process including preparation of journal entries, cost allocations, recurring entries and accruals. Prepared monthly bank reconciliations including coordination with company business units and shared services to deal with variances. Intercompany reconciliation preparation including confirmation of intercompany balances with other company business units and coordination of transactions. Prepared tax returns, their filing and reconciliation. Account analysis and preparation of working papers and schedules. Assisted with interim and year-end audit and reporting requirements.