Sharon R.
Senior Financial Accountant
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Sharon R. is a seasoned Financial Accountant with over 25 years of expertise in GAAP-aligned financial reporting, bookkeeping, and payroll management, operating from Langebaan, Western Cape. Her career spans diverse roles across the flooring and wine estate industries, including comprehensive financial management and HR administration. At Carpet World Flooring, she excelled in preparing financial statements, managing statutory submissions, and optimizing Pastel for workflow efficiency. Sharon also handled full accounting operations for Rug Warehouse and administered multiple trust funds. In her role at Morgenster Wine Estate, she demonstrated proficiency in statutory returns and IFRS-aligned depreciation, while at Seidelberg Wine Estate, she led financial statement finalizations and performed foreign currency hedging. Her ongoing professional development includes Xero Accounting Certification and AI enhancements in accounting automation, making her a valuable asset in streamlining financial processes and providing strategic business insights.
Experience
Accountant & HR Manager
Carpet World Flooring · 2014 — 2025Prepared monthly and annual financial statements aligned with GAAP and created audit-ready reports. Managed submissions for statutory requirements such as EMP201, VAT201, and WCA. Handled payroll processes, employee benefits, and maintained HR documentation. Conducted analyses for project costing and profit margins while managing fixed assets, including acquisitions and depreciation. Oversaw accounts for customers and suppliers, including invoicing and reconciliations. Enhanced workflow and accuracy by optimizing Pastel modules and monitored inventory movements through variance analysis. Responsible for budget preparation and managed the full accounting for Rug Warehouse, along with administering three trust funds.Accountant / Office Manager
Morgenster Wine Estate · 2009 — 2014Prepared statutory returns such as EMP201, VAT201, and WCA while managing insurance schedules and overseeing annual policy renewals. Administered payroll operations and employee leave approvals in conjunction with maintaining HR records. Ensured reconciliation of fixed assets by applying IFRS-aligned depreciation methods. Handled customer and supplier accounts, including invoicing and credit control, alongside managing inventory control and stock movement. Assisted in budgeting processes and prepared monthly and year-end financial reports for auditing.Accountant
Seidelberg Wine Estate · 2002 — 2009Oversaw operations of the accounting department, managing both debtors and creditors. Engaged in the preparation of annual budgets while monitoring monthly variances. Completed necessary returns including VAT201, EMP201, and Workmen’s Compensation. Prepared financial statements for audit with PWC and controlled daily cash-ups while pursuing outstanding debtors. Evaluated stock production and calculated cost prices, along with performing foreign currency hedging. Maintained compliance with accounting standards through the preparation of monthly management accounts.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Business Administration & ManagementPaarl College · — — 1986
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