Magda H.
Senior Financial and Administrative Manager
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Magda H. is a seasoned financial and administrative expert with over 25 years of extensive experience in the accounting and financial management sector. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional capability in overseeing financial operations, notably managing full finance functions, IFRS reporting, audits, and compliance with SARS regulations. Magda's impeccable record includes maintaining clean audit reports for 15 consecutive years and enhancing cash flow along with departmental margins at the Northern Media Group, where she served as the Financial and Administrative Manager for over 15 years. She has adeptly handled roles in accounts payable, receivable, payroll processing, and inventory management, refining her skills in diverse financial software such as Sage Pastel, QuickBooks, and Xero. Her professional journey also includes significant roles at Enterprise Foods and Diemont, Zimmerman & Bolink, where she held positions as a Bookkeeper and Trainee Accountant, respectively. Magda's recent completion of a National Certificate in Generic Management further equips her with the leadership skills necessary for effective financial oversight.
Experience
Financial and Administrative Manager
Northern Media Group - Part of Caxton Newspapers · 2010 — 2025Oversaw payroll for 46 employees, including PAYE, SDL, UIF, and employee records. Managed full-function accounting, monthly management packs, and annual budgets. Prepared IFRS-compliant reports for the group and led both internal and external audit processes. Ensured compliance with SARS and statutory requirements, directed daily administrative functions, procurement, and office operations for cost-effectiveness. Provided executive management with advice on profitability, cash flow optimization, and variance analysis while supervising and mentoring the finance and administrative teams to meet corporate deadlines.Bookkeeper
Enterprise Foods · 2001 — 2010Handled processing of supplier invoices and tracked payments, while generating customer invoices and monitoring overdue accounts. Recorded and maintained all daily financial transactions within the general ledger for accurate reporting. Managed payroll details for 70 employees, including deductions, overtime, and employee records. Conducted daily and monthly bank reconciliations, prepared financial statements, and assisted with VAT returns and other statutory tax payments according to South African regulations.Trainee Accountant
Diemont, Zimmerman & Bolink · 1999 — 2001Participated in audit engagements and executed detailed work plans. Conducted audit tests to validate financial records and assessed internal controls. Assisted in preparing annual financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements for various entities. Handled income tax and provisional tax returns while processing daily financial data and performing bank reconciliations. Prepared monthly management accounts for a client portfolio, while documenting progress and skills achieved during the articles period.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Certificate: Generic ManagementIOD · — — 2025
- MatricHoërskool Pietersburg · — — 1989