Elma S.
Senior Finance and Treasury Specialist
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Elma S. is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of expertise in financial administration and treasury management, based in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. Currently serving as a Group Cash & Payments Specialist at GVI, she manages operational cash flow and ensures financial readiness across entities with proficiency in Multi-Currency Payments and Bank Reconciliations. Elma's comprehensive role includes overseeing daily liquidity, inter-account funding, and payment execution while providing transparent transaction communication and supporting tax and statutory reporting. Her tenure at Empyreal Construction demonstrated her capabilities in full-spectrum accounts payable management, where she optimized supplier relations and maintained compliance using Sage Pastel. Elma's extensive background is further enriched by her roles in various positions such as Accounts Assistant at Beckers Electrical SA, and Payroll Administrator at RSA Recruiting, demonstrating her strong command over financial controls and VAT support. Certified by Intec College in Project Management and Siyanqoba in Business Administration, Elma is adept in software solutions like Xero, and Microsoft Excel.
Experience
Group Cash & Payments Specialist
GVI (Remote) · 2022 — PresentOversaw daily liquidity by monitoring bank accounts and updating cash balances per entity and currency. Managed inter-account funding to ensure sufficient funds for debit orders and planned disbursements. Executed payments through LotL, handling high-volume payroll-related journals. Reported previous day's direct EFT deposits and distributed Proof of Payments for business transparency. Managed monthly card transaction statements for the Marketing department. Conducted daily bank reconciliations within Xero, with ownership of specific control account reconciliations. Prepared materials for bi-monthly VAT returns, ensuring alignment with transactional records. Maintained digital archives of monthly bank statements. Analyzed monthly cash flow reports for management's liquidity visibility and investigated unusual transactions for error or fraud risk. Engaged with banking institutions to resolve payment issues and troubleshoot system discrepancies during peak periods. Handled urgent payment requests with accuracy under pressure.Creditors / Accounts Payable Administrator
Empyreal Construction · 2014 — 2021Managed the complete accounts payable process, including supplier invoice processing, reconciliations, and VAT compliance. Addressed supplier queries and account discrepancies, negotiating settlement discounts as required. Compiled monthly payment schedules, remittances, journals, and reconciliations for creditor accounts while maintaining compliance documentation in Sage Pastel. Processed payments through Standard Bank Business Online and distributed proof of payments. Assisted with payroll processing, banking updates for employees, and salary imports. Managed petty cash along with support for annual financial and BEE audits. Prepared financial reports and documentation for project managers and site operations while aiding in plant rental administration and debt recovery activities.HR Officer / Payroll Administrator
RSA Recruiting · 2009 — 2012Managed payroll processes and provided HR support, ensuring accurate employee banking updates and compliance.Office & Project Administrator
Vaal University of Technology · 2003 — 2008Administered office operations and project coordination, supporting various administrative tasks.Accounts Assistant (Creditors & Cashbook)
Beckers Electrical SAResponsible for maintaining creditor accounts and handling cashbook duties, including processing invoices and payments.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Grade 12Hoërskool Overvaal
- Business AdministrationSiyanqoba
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