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Katherine R. — Senior Finance Professional from South Africa

Katherine R.

Senior Finance Professional

South Africa 2-3 years
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Katherine R. is a seasoned Accountant with 18 years of extensive experience in the finance industry, specializing in treasury, accounting, and financial operations. She has demonstrated proficiency in managing complex financial processes, backed by her expertise in multiple accounting systems like SAP S4 Hana and Pastel. Her role at Aspen Pharmacare Holdings LTD involves capturing and reconciling supplier invoices, managing foreign and local payments, and overseeing centralized financial tasks. Katherine also facilitates treasury responsibilities remotely for Aspen Tess Dubai, mitigating audit risks and managing corporate card operations. Previously at NBC Logistics, she managed the entire financial function, including staff management and financial reporting, operating fully remotely. Her educational background from Regent Business School with a BCOM in Accounting and multiple certifications, including levels of Microsoft Excel, supports her commitment to continuous improvement in the finance function.

Experience

  • Accountant: Administrator

    Aspen Pharmacare Holdings LTD
    Captured and reconciled supplier invoices and creditor accounts. Processed payments through SAP and FNB, including payroll and statutory payments. Managed both foreign and local payments, BOP transactions, SARB approvals, and e-Forex submissions. Maintained daily cashbook entries and ensured month-end reconciliations were completed on time. Conducted vendor management with banking verification and compliance checks. Prepared cash position reports, liquidity forecasts, general ledger reconciliations, and GRNI reviews. Oversaw processing of centralized emails, foreign petty cash, and various financial tasks.
  • Accountant: Treasury

    Aspen Tess Dubai
    Supported compliance processes and worked to mitigate audit risks. Prepared daily cash balance reports for master cashpool accounts. Identified cashflow risks and coordinated corrective actions. Planned FX exchanges and assisted with back-office TMS operations. Managed corporate card operations and ensured accurate reconciliations.
  • Account Manager

    NBC Logistics
    Oversaw the complete financial function, which included managing debtors, creditors, cashbook, and inventory. Supervised staff, including sales representatives and outsourced personnel. Handled payment processing and conducted bank reconciliations.
  • Accountant

    GFK South Africa Ltd
    Managed debtors and creditors along with cost estimates, cashbook activities, and financial reporting. Compiled spreadsheets and team profitability reports, along with documentation for BEE, SETA, and Workman’s Compensation. Performed various HR functions, including contracts, mileage claims, and pension administration.
  • Office Manager

    Spectrochem
    Handled HR-related duties, purchasing activities, and switchboard operations. Liaised with customers and suppliers, delivering presentations to clients and staff. Processed debtor and creditor transactions and assisted with financial administration and budgeting.
  • Secretary

    Forum SA
    Conducted general office duties and HR responsibilities, managed petty cash, and performed daily operational tasks.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • BCOM Accounting
    Regent Business School · — — 2025
  • Higher Certificate in Accounting
    Regent Business School · — — 2022
  • Matric
    Pax Commercial College