REINHARDT
SMITH
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
082-***-**** ad112n@r.postjobfree.com
ABOUT ME
Extremely motivated, performance-driven and strategically forward-thinking individual who completed his CIMA qualification looking to join a reputable company offering challenging tasks, opportunities for growth, as a cross-functional business partner, and valuable experience while contributing to the long-term growth and productivity of the team/company.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name : Reinhardt Smith
Nationality : South Africa
Languages : Afrikaans and English
Driver’s License : Code 8
COMPETENCIES
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong statutory reporting and accounting knowledge
• Excellent technological knowledge
• Data management
• Time management and planning
• Risk management
• Performance measurement
• Strong business acumen
• High personal integrity, values and ethics
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent leadership skill
• High Emotional Intelligence
COMPUTER SKILLS
Full Professional Proficiency in:
• Windows
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point etc.)
• SAGE Accpac
• DB2000
• SAGE Pastel
• SAGE Pastel Payroll
• SARS E-filing (VAT, PAYE, etc.)
Curriculum Vitae – Reinhardt Smith
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Macado Security Technologies
Financial Manager April 2019 – Present
• Process and prepare financial and business information for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
• Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested
• Oversee and manage individual accounts (All necessary documentation on file – hard/soft copy)
• Collect and enter data for various financial reports
• Creating financial reports on a regular basis
• Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct
• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients
• Review and adhere to department budgets
• Create, send, and follow up on invoices/purchase orders
• Check and compare goods received with purchase invoices bills of lading purchase orders and requisitions
• Perform physical inventories and keep perpetual inventory records of the quantities of stock on hand
• Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities
• Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees
• Adhere to the company's financial policies and procedures
• Answers questions and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients
• Suggest/Provide changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost reductions
• Liaising with other departments and business units on a range of issues
• Preparing financial reports and submissions to relevant government entities (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Comply with company policies and regulations eg, HR, financial and general
• Calculation and/or Payment of invoices and fees as required or otherwise instructed
• Manage payroll, monetary and financial policy matters for company
• Petty cash payments, receipts and monthly recons
• Making sure all essential data is backed up on a daily/monthly basis
• Maintain the fixed asset register on a monthly basis
• Monthly debit order batches (Sage Pay)
• Stock control on a daily basis
• Compile budgets on an annual basis
• Oversee cash flow management
• Fleet management
• Month end procedures including monthly journals
• Monthly VAT recons and submissions
CIMA Qualification July 2016 – April 2019
Left Tourism Business Council of South Africa to focus on completing my CIMA qualification full time, to secure employment with long-term potential and opportunities for growth. Curriculum Vitae – Reinhardt Smith
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Tourism Business Council of South Africa
Financial Officer May 2013 – June 2016
• Capture all income and expense transactions into the accounting system (Accpac)
• Assist with budget preparation and implementation
• Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting
• Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes
• Track investments and main relevant cash reserves
• Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget
• Reconcile bank statements and other accounts for daily, monthly and yearly transactions
• Assist with preparing annual organizational and project budgets
• Prepare and adjust finance journal entries as required
• Prepare financial year-end schedules, including debtors and creditors, and ensure all requirements up to and including trial balance are complete
• Assist external auditor with annual financial statements and related enquiries
• Verify daily cash flow, prepare bank deposits and reconcile banking transactions for weekly reporting or as required
• Issue and review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval of accounts payable
• Assist with issuing receipts for all payments received
• Manage the security of all money and assets held on the premises and assist with developing and maintaining the asset register
• Administer and reconcile the tax account and make the appropriate returns to the relevant statutory agencies
• Deal with clients and company matters as and when required
• Assist with the preparation and renewal of legal, financial and organisational agreements and arrangements
• Assist with the organization and control of the of ordering, purchasing and maintaining office equipment and supplies (purchase orders, invoices, quotes etc)
• Comply with company policies and regulations eg, HR, financial and general Greeff Attorneys
Accountant May 2012 – May 2013
• Manage all accounting transactions and queries
• Prepare yearly budgets
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Calculate taxes, prepare and submit tax returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Get audit file ready for auditors with all necessary documentation
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups
• Comply with company policies and regulations eg, HR, financial and general
• Code source documents, eg. invoices and receipts to the appropriate accounts
• Post journal and general ledger entries for accounts payable, accounts receivable and employee payroll
• Process bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records of financial reports
• Compile, maintain, produce statistics for records and prepare financial summaries and reports for management
• Attend to inquiries and requests regarding payroll, clients and company matters
• Follow up to resolve errors and discrepancies in accordance with established procedures
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures Curriculum Vitae – Reinhardt Smith
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• Maintains financial security by following internal controls
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements Calpharm Pharmaceuticals
Assistant Accountant September 2011 – April 2012
• Process payments regarding invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
• Verify items billed versus items ordered and received and reconcile differences with vendor
• Enter, update and/or retrieve accounting data from automated systems
• Post financial data to relevant accounts in an automated accounting system
• Review online transactions for charges and accuracy, and rectify any errors
• Retrieve system reports and file/remove records and reports as required
• Provide customer support services and assist in the resolution of client complaints or problems
• Process payments and financial documents such as invoices, statements, and vouchers.
• Keep financial records up-to-date
• Process business transactions
• Assist in handling bookkeeping and following accounting best practices
• Fact-check invoices for payment and processing
• Assist in maintaining sales ledger and general ledger
• Monitor vendor statements, wire transfer requests, and other transactions
• Post customer checks, vendor payments, and ad hock payments
• Correct and modify inaccurate files and records
• Reconcile account balances
• Process billing adjustments and refunds
• Make collection phone calls and emails as needed
• Assist financial department, accountants, other assistants, and accounting manager as needed
• Filing, mailing, and other duties as needed
Africa Geo Environmental Services
Financial Clerk February 2010 – August 2011
• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
• Verify that all transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Prepare, verify and process invoices as well as coding payment documents
• Prepare batch invoices for data entry, data enter invoices for payment, and process backup reports after data run
• Maintain listings of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and updated vendor files and numbers
• Ensure that LCA’s have the correct coding and approvals
• Print and distribute monthly financial reports
• Calculate employee salaries and benefits, data enter payroll information and batches enter payroll information
• Maintain a filing system for all financial documentation
• Maintain financial records carefully and precisely, entering accurate information into forms and spreadsheets and making calculations based on previous and upcoming transactions, ensuring written communication is clear
• Interact with clients, relaying information, answering inquiries and providing clear explanations on a daily basis, remaining professional and respectful at all times Curriculum Vitae – Reinhardt Smith
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• Make the necessary calculations to compute bills and charges, providing this information for clients via email or mailed bills and maintaining working knowledge of bills to answer any questions clients have
• Guide clients through transactions carefully and intentionally, making all aspects as clear as possible and being understanding of any miscommunications
• Follow special instructions from management staff quickly and precisely, fulfilling side projects as instructed
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
Capstone Seeds
Temp Sales Consultant October 2009 – December 2009 North West University
Temp Assistant/Interpreter March 2009 – September 2009 Blue Ribbon
Temp Order Clerk/Reckoning off Clerk October 2008 – January 2009 EDUCATION
Secondary
Qualification:
Matric
Institution: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom
Year Completed: 2007
Tertiary
Qualification:
Jnr Bookkeeper: Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
Institution: The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Year Completed: 2009
Tertiary
Qualification:
Course in Practical Bookkeeping
Institution: University of South Africa
Year Completed: 2011
Tertiary
Qualification:
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Institution: Certificate in Business Accounting
Year Completed: 2016
Tertiary
Qualification:
Diploma in Management Accounting
Institution: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Year Completed: 2017
Curriculum Vitae – Reinhardt Smith
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Tertiary
Qualification:
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
Institution: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Year Completed: 2018
Tertiary
Qualification:
ACMA and CGMA Membership
Institution: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Year Completed: 2019
REFERENCES
References available on request.