PATIENCE K.
Mid-Level Accountant
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Patience M. is a proficient Financial Officer with over eight years of experience in the accounting and finance sectors across South Africa and Zimbabwe. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a SAQA Certificate, she is a member of the Institute of Risk Assessment Management South Africa (IRMSA). Currently at GreenMatters Engineering Pty Ltd in Johannesburg, Patience excels in financial reporting, preparation of VAT returns, and maintaining strong control over stock management and cash flow. She skillfully coordinates day-to-day financial operations, oversees budgetary planning, and monitors fund allocations. Previously, she served as an Accountant at Polar Plastics Pvt Ltd in Harare, where she supported audit preparations and managed debtor accounts with precision. Patience has also gained practical experience as a Finance Intern at Astol Motors, handling tasks such as periodic debtor collections and VAT remittances. Her technical proficiency with systems like Sage Pastel Evolution, Navision, and Xero underpins her capability to deliver detailed financial insights that inform strategic decisions.
Experience
Financial Officer
GreenMatters Engineering Pty Ltd · 2018 — PresentResponsible for the preparation of VAT returns and reconciliations for suppliers and customers. Managed stock control and oversaw the preparation of final accounts and monthly management accounts. Prepared reports on creditors and debtors management and supported the annual audit preparation. Conducted bank reconciliations while ensuring that debtor and creditor accounts remained up to date. Reviewed finance and IT-related processes to recommend improvements and coordinated daily operations within the finance department.Accountant
Polar Plastics Pvt Ltd · 2014 — 2018Assisted in the timely and accurate preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial results. Supported annual audit preparations and participated in product management decisions. Managed administrative tasks linked to payment requests to ensure their completeness and appropriate authorization. Monitored budgets and forecasts, focusing on cash flow and internal audit support. Entered data into the financial accounting system while maintaining debtor accounts and ensuring timely payment follow-ups.Finance Intern
Astol Motors, Astol Motor Pvt · 2012 — 2013Contributed to the accurate and timely preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial results. Handled journal entries in the nominal ledger and conducted reconciliations of the general ledger. Performed invoicing and customer billing, prepared periodic debtor collection reports, and managed petty cash reconciliations. Prepared debtors and creditors age analysis reports every semester, processed daily receipting and banking, and managed monthly VAT remittances.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Sciences (Hons) Degree - AccountancyChinhoyi University of Technology · — — 2014
- Advanced LevelSt Michael High School · — — 2008
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