P.D.Thompson adgxhu@r.postjobfree.com tel: +27-62-210-****

Career Overview & Key Skills

Name: Patricia Desiree Thompson

Role:

Accountant /Senior Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Officer/Payroll Administrator/Office Manager/Staff Supervisor/Accounts Officer

Experience: 20+ years in industry

Salary / Availability: R Neg / Immediately

Desired Location: Johannesburg or other metros in South Africa This Accountant / Accounts Controller / Accounts Administrator / Senior Bookkeeper / Office Manager has 20 + years’ industry experience. Experience was gained in Logistics – Freight and Imports & Exports, Manufacturing, Medical & Healthcare, Tertiary Educational Institutions, Retail - Clothing & Textiles, Hospitality, Defence and Aerospace Industries as well as Telecommunication.

Outstanding skills in Reconciliations, Accounts Payables & Receivables, Office Management

Highly Skilled in the preparation of Financial statements

Highly skilled in Reporting on Financial Statements

Highly Skilled in Inter-company accounts

Highly skilled in the preparation for Year End Audits

Highly skilled in Fixed Asset Registers & Foreign Currency Transactions

Excellent Skills in Material Cost Accounting, Procurement, Administration, Payroll & Staff Supervision

Expert User of Accounting Software: Sage, Pastel, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle, Phoenix, Ability & Knowledge Objects

Expert User of : MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, Internet Explorer

Expert User of Payroll Software: VIP Soft-line

Education & Membership

From To Qualification University / Institute

2013 Present

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences

(BCompt)

University of South Africa - Unisa

(Long Distance Learning)

P.D.Thompson adgxhu@r.postjobfree.com tel: +27-62-210-**** Employment Experience

V3 Prime (Pvt) Ltd Jan 2015 – Feb 2020 Accountant

Duties:

Monthly reporting on financial statements

Preparation of quarterly Profit & Loss Account & Balance Sheet

Completion of monthly General Ledger reconciliations

Processing of the month end bank reconciliation

Preparation of the monthly cash flow statement

Preparation of year end accounts for the annual audit

Assisting in preparation of the provisional and final Tax Returns

Management and update of all fixed asset registers and fleet related costs

Procurement : Imports & Exports of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Firmenich [SA] Jan 2010 – Dec 2014 Senior Bookkeeper Duties:

In charge of Local and Foreign Accounts Receivables

In charge of Local and Foreign Accounts Payables

Daily capturing of cash & cheque receipts

Material cost accounting &Costing runs in conjunction with Geneva Head Office

Month end reconciliations of all General Ledger Accounts & close offs

Supplier Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payments

Carried out intercompany transactions

Purchased foreign currency for staff travel and subsistence

Reconciled the foreign exchange account

Fixed assets register update and maintenance

Provisional, Value Added & Withholding Tax reconciliation & Payment

Month end consolidation of Africa Region and Geneva Switzerland Accounts

Month end material cost accounting in comparison with Geneva Head Office Swiftees Medical & Healthcare Services (Pty) Ltd Feb 2005 – Dec 2009 Accounts Payable Officer Duties:

Received, reviewed and captured Supplier invoices

Downloaded the Supplier Listings and statements

Prepared monthly Supplier reconciliations

Prepared and processed monthly payment runs

Processed electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and cheque payments

Prepared and posted journals onto the SAP accounting system

Captured all monthly Credit Card and Cash expenses

Monitored the weekly cash flow as well as Cashier supporting

Prepared monthly cash reconciliations, investigated and resolved any flagged items

Prepared and submitted monthly value added tax returns

Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget by submitting all relevant expenses

Supervised a team of six Accounts Payable Assistants

Investigated and resolved invoice and billing discrepancies Edcon Mar 2000 – Dec 2004 Payroll Administrator

P.D.Thompson adgxhu@r.postjobfree.com tel: +27-62-210-**** Duties:

Processed monthly payrolls including: PAYE, Pensions, Bonus, Leave days and UIF

Performed Data integrity checks before payroll was processed

Maintained and processed payroll timesheet data & records on the VIP Soft-Line payroll system

Prepared and submitted the Payroll payments file to HR Manager for approval

Submitted monthly detailed payroll reports to the HR Manager

Issued payslips to employees and the withholding tax file to HR Manager

Dealt with the South African Revenue Services regarding PAYE Issues

Was responsible for the safe archiving of Payroll Documents

Maintained and updated Source Documents

Maintained confidentiality of sensitive material and information

Dealt with Staff queries

Performed Ad-hoc payroll tasks

Waves Technical College Jan 1996 - Dec 1999 Office Manager Duties:

Daily banking of company cash and cheques

Invested cash in high interest yielding accounts

Invoiced students, updated cash and cheque receipts

Reconciled ledger accounts and resolved discrepancies

Processed supplier Electronic funds transfer(EFT) payments

Carried out bookkeeping functions up to balance sheet

Booked, confirmed and paid for staff travel

Interviewed new students and signed off their contracts

Prepared and dispatched student study packs

Was responsible for Human Resources and the Payroll

Was in charge of the safe keys and cash held at the company

Held weekly management meetings

Managed a staff of 10 accounts assistants

Held monthly meetings with the company bankers

Aerospace & Defence Industries Jan 1990 – Nov 1995 Staff Supervisor Duties:

Received daily bank account statements, invoices and supplier statements

Downloaded supplier ledger accounts and the supplier aged analysis

Checked supplier reconciliations processed by creditors clerks

Forwarded the processed recons to the Finance Manager for signing off

Uploaded the signed off recons for supplier payments

Weekly debtors ledgers download for updates

Daily checks with credit control for outstanding payments

Encouraged credit control to pressurise debtors to pay

Ensured that the debtors aged analysis did not exceed 60 days

Ensured that suppliers were paid on time as per the agreed contract

Ensured that proof of payments were sent out immediately after the eft payment

Ensured that the suppliers listing did not exceed 30 days before being paid

Always met company set targets and deadlines

Cute Hospitality & Catering Services Jan 1984 – Oct 1989 Bookkeeper Duties:

P.D.Thompson adgxhu@r.postjobfree.com tel: +27-62-210-****

Accounts receivable - Cash receipts

Cash allocation & cashiering

Cash management

Updated and maintained the Cash book

Processed the bank reconciliation

Captured sales invoices

Debtor analysis

Debtor Management

Weekly Sales report

Sales Ledger analysis

Accounts payable – Supplier invoices and payments

Petrol, credit cards and travel & subsistence claims processing

Processed weekly and monthly payrolls

Month end reconciliations - bank, debtors, creditors, payroll, petrol & credit cards Posts & Telecoms Corporation Jan 1980 – Dec 1983 Accounts Officer Duties:

Accounts receivables

Accounts payables

Received monthly customer usage from Technicians

Billed customers as per usage information

Sent out customer invoices and statements

Carried out supplier reconciliations

Processed supplier cash and cheque payments

Investigated and resolved invoice and billing discrepancies Additional information

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, Sage, Pastel, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle, Phoenix, Ability & Knowledge Objects, VIP Soft-line

Alternative Tel: +27-64-610-**** / +27-72-354-**** Good Day,

I am a mid-level manager who has more than 20+ years extensive experience in managing and directing business operations and projects as well as personnel management and supervision. I have what it takes to use my analytical skills and attention to detail in steering the ship in the right direction. I have the ability to work independently as well as in a team. I quickly adapt to changes, produce results and always meet set targets.

My work experience dates back to several years of vast hands on practice in different global sectors and industries thereby gaining experience in the full accounting function – Accounts receivables, Accounts payables, reconciliations, financial preparation & reporting, fixed assets registers, cash flows and forecasts, material costing and budgets.

Therefore, accounting is a figure work profession and I am very good and articulate at it. I would like a senior role where I can grow and significantly contribute towards achieving the company objectives. P.D.Thompson adgxhu@r.postjobfree.com tel: +27-62-210-**** Work Achievements:

Invested R30 Million and the company yielded a 5% Return on Investment within 3 months of joining V3 Prime (Pvt) Ltd

Facilitated and secured orders of over R40 Million within a 4 month period

Successfully managed to broker business ventures with 2 new prospective clients

Have participated in an in-house training in Business management and development

Also received in –house training in Sage Pastel and SAP accounting

Have experience working on the following accounting packages : Sage, Pastel, SAP, People Soft, JD Edwards, Oracle, Phoenix and Knowledge Objects Summary of Work History:

Financial preparation & reporting. Bookkeeping up to balance sheet.

Cash flows & forecasts. Accounts Payables.

Foreign currency transactions. Intercompany transactions.

Accounts Receivables. Fixed Assets register.

Material cost accounting. Budgets.

Administration & Payroll. Business Management.

Staff supervision. Office Management.

I am a confident, charismatic and an outgoing person who communicates well, in a team or when interacting with clients. I am an honest, hardworking and professional lady, who is quick and fast in grasping new concepts with ease. Am always eager to learn and sharing newly acquired skills with others. I thrive in fast paced environments and have the experience that will add value to any organization. Yours Sincerely,

Patricia D. Thompson

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