Saahera R.
Senior Financial Administrator
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Saahera R. is an accomplished Financial Administrator with over thirty years of experience enhancing financial operations to support business goals. Currently, she brings her expertise to Picup Technologies, where she specializes in invoicing corporate clients, managing QuickBooks and Xero, and ensuring the precision of financial transactions and records. Her responsibilities include supplier account reconciliations, overseeing high-volume transactions, and supporting accounts payable activities. Formerly, she offered tax consultancy services, expertly handling tax returns and liaising with SARS. Saahera's prior work at SARS from 2001 to 2014 involved debt collection, revenue recovery, and negotiating debt repayment terms. Her career also encompasses roles such as a Credit Controller at Vodacom and Commercial Underwriter at Mutual & Federal Insurance, showcasing her capability in policy management and client interaction. Proficient in essential accounting software, Saahera is a dedicated professional committed to financial accuracy and efficiency.
Experience
Financial Administrator
Picup Technologies Pty ltd · 2015 — PresentResponsible for invoicing corporate clients and ensuring payment follow-up. Prepares reports to track unpaid invoices while utilizing accounting packages such as QuickBooks and Xero. Processes supplier invoices with precision, matches them against purchase orders, and handles high-volume transactions under tight deadlines. Maintains supplier account reconciliations, proactively resolves discrepancies, and addresses vendor queries. Aids in preparation for payment runs and supports month-end Accounts Payable closing activities. Ensures accurate supplier records and organizes AP documentation for compliance and audit trails. Updates vendor statements and resolves daily queries from drivers, internal departments, and clients. Collaborates with support teams to address payment discrepancies and engages in daily report and spreadsheet management. Executes financial projects and provides training while overseeing driver remuneration and payment accuracy.Independent Tax Consultant
Company not specified · 2014 — 2015Provided tax consultancy services and handled the submission of returns through e-filing, including VAT, PAYE, UIF, and income tax. Responsible for preparing financial statements, including Income and Balance Sheets, while issuing and submitting tax clearance certificates. Liaised with SARS to resolve client queries.Collections Debt Management
SARS · 2001 — 2014Engaged in debt collection and facilitated revenue recovery while managed taxpayer liaison and query resolution. Handled high-value and complex cases, negotiated debt repayment arrangements, and issued civil and criminal judgments. Addressed taxpayer accounts and assessment queries, processed objections, and appeals. Liaised with assessment and accounts departments, computed taxable income, liabilities, and refunds, reviewed tax assessments, and submitted VAT, PAYE, UIF, and income tax returns via e-filing.Credit Controller (Contract)
Vodacom World Online · 2000 — 2001Liaised with clients to address telephone inquiries and performed data capturing. Assisted in the migration of current account holders and captured their banking and personal details. Allocated payments to clients' accounts.Manageress
Kwa Orlando Supermarket · 1997 — 2000Managed salaries and bookkeeping responsibilities, which included cashing up, debtors and credit control. Supervised a team of ten staff members while maintaining petty cash and reconciling bank statements. Prepared VAT, PAYE, and income tax returns.Commercial Underwriter
Mutual & Federal Insurance Company · 1991 — 1997Drafted new client policies and amended existing policies, including those for liquidation clients. Liaised with clients and brokers regarding renewals and managed telephone inquiries while solely handling the PFV (Price Forbes) Portfolio.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Advanced Taxation - NQF 7TAX Institute · 2007 — 2007
- Certificate in TaxationTAX Institute · 2006 — 2006
- Account 1, Advance In Microsoft Word/Excel/OutlookSARS Academy · 2005 — 2005
- VAT101, VAT102, PAYE101 TO PAYE 104, INCOME TAX100SARS Academy · 2004 — 2004
- MatriculatedEsther Payne Smith High · — — 1989
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