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GEMINIANO F. — Senior Financial Accountant from South Africa

GEMINIANO F.

Senior Financial Accountant

South Africa 6+ years
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Geminiano F. is an accomplished finance and administration professional with extensive experience across manufacturing, financial services, retail apparel, flexible packaging, organic wine production, and lighting wholesale. He has held senior roles such as Financial Accountant, Finance Controller, and Administration Manager, leading critical functions in financial reporting, IFRS compliance, audit coordination, and HR/payroll administration. In his position at Jacques Germanier, an organic wine manufacturer and exporter, he managed group consolidations, statutory reporting, and internal financial controls spanning South African and Swiss operations. With earlier experience at firms like Price Waterhouse, Suntex, Eurolux, Queenspark, Senior Flexonics, and Liquibox, Geminiano F. is well-versed in ERP systems, process improvements, statutory submissions, tax, inventory costing, credit risk management, and external stakeholder liaison, strengthening operational efficiency across diverse business domains.

Experience

  • Financial Accounting/Admin, Tax, HR/Payroll, Debtors/Creditors, FX Contract

    Jacques Germanier P L SA/SWISS/ Sonop Organic Wine & Cellar Farm P L · 2019 — Present
    Gathered and collated critical financial information, converting it into useful data for management for strategic decisions. Processed customer and creditor invoices using Sage Pastel and maintained timely account reconciliations. Managed payroll inputs and ran checks on salary outputs using Bluubin Payroll. Established internal controls for accurate accounting and ensured compliance with IFRS for SME’s. Reviewed and maintained procedures while preparing quarterly and year-end reports for the holding company in Switzerland. Conducted analyses of balance sheets and income statements for variance identification and interpretation against forecasts. Prepared statutory financial reports and managed VAT inputs and outputs for regulatory submission. Supported compliance with the Companies Act and maintained relationships with SARS, Customs, and banks. Oversaw external legal matters and ensured all company financial policies were adhered to. Liaised with auditors and prepared accurate audit files. Managed accounts receivable and payable, credit risk, and interactions with contract management. Analyzed costing models and managed inventory journals while leading ERP functions.
  • Finance Controller/ Finance Manager – Relief

    Liquibox PTY. LTD. · 2019 — 2019
    Oversaw financial operations and reporting for the manufacturing of flexible packaging products.
  • Finance Accountant/Controller

    Senior Flexonics SA Pty. Ltd. · 2017 — 2018
    Handled finance and accounting duties in the emission control products sector.
  • Corporate Accountant

    Queenspark Pty. Ltd. /Queenspark Distribution/African Overseas Enterprises · 2016 — 2017
    Managed corporate accounting functions within the clothing retail and distribution industry.
  • External Sales Consultant

    First National Bank- Acquisition Division · 2005 — 2010
    Focused on external sales within the financial services sector.
  • Financial and Administration Manager

    Eurolux (PTY.) LTD. / Harryetti Trust (Cape Town) · 1999 — 2003
    Led financial and administrative functions for the company involved in importation and wholesaling of light sources and fittings.
  • Financial Manager

    Suntex (Pty) Ltd (Eastern Cape) · 1996 — 1999
    Managed finances for a manufacturing company that produced polyester woven fabrics.
  • Audit Senior / Office Manager

    Price Waterhouse C.A. (SA) · 1987 — 1990
    Conducted audits and managed office operations for a chartered accounting firm.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Bachelor Degree of Science in Business Administration Degree – Major in Accounting/Auditing
    UNIVERSITY

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