Curriculum Vitae of Vishaun Bickey Maharaj B.Compt

Senior Financial Accountant

Key Competencies

I am very passionate about my work and tackle, all my tasks with vigour and discipline. I possess exceptional leadership qualities and think outside of the box to obtain solutions for any challenge I am presented with. I possess an excellent ability to motivate others coupled with the ability to communicate comfortably at all levels, I am easy going with a pleasant personality therefore ensuring an excellent working environment for all members of the team to perform at their best. I have eighteen years of experience in local financial accounting combined with just over five years in offshore financial accounting and a further two and half years of Manco and CFO reporting experience which requires detailed analysis of financial data with relevant interpretation for various business users and stakeholders.

Personal & Contact Details

Name: Vishaun Bickey Maharaj

Date of birth: 27 September 1976

Nationality: South African

Mobile Number: +27-83-560-****

Landline: +27-11-802-****

Email address: adi9jx@r.postjobfree.com

Residential area: Buccleuch, Sandton, Johannesburg Education & Academic Achievements

2012 University of South Africa

Bachelor of Accounting Science

1994 New West Secondary

School Prefect

Certifications

June 2020 Adaptive Training

March 2019 Microsoft Excel Advanced

February 2019 Draftworx XBRL Training

October 2018 Presentation Skills

Reason for seeking new opportunities

Role developed into more of Adaptive Administrator Function. Employment history

January 2020 – August 2020 Lombard Insurance Company – Management Reporting Accountant

Preparation of Finance calendar.

Internal Management Reporting.

Financial Reporting to Shareholders.

Monthly and Quarterly Cash Flow.

Invesco Reporting including Cash Flow Forecast.

Administrator of Adaptive Reporting Tool.

Forecasting and Budgeting using Adaptive.

Preparation of Financial Presentations for various Boards and Committees.

Distribute Management Reporting for decision-making and analysis.

Administrator of AccPac Accounting Package.

May 2014 – December 2019 Momentum Investments - Senior Financial Accountant Offshore

Full Financial Reporting Function.

Preparation of Annual Financial Statements.

Regulatory Submissions. Board Pack Reporting.

Budgeting and Forecasts.

Identification of Risks within the finance area and Implementation of controls and enhancements.

Continuous development of procedures and policies.

Stakeholder and Audit Engagement.

Management of Offshore Team (3).

October 2008 – April 2014 Momentum Investments – Accountant to Senior Financial Accountant Local

Full Financial Reporting Function.

Preparation of Annual Financial Statements.

Regulatory Submissions.

Board Pack Reporting.

Budgeting and Forecasts.

Identification of Risks within the finance area and Implementation of controls and enhancements.

Mentoring Team Members.

Stakeholder and Audit Engagement

SARB Reporting.

Regulatory 28 Compliance Certificates.

Personal Share Portfolio Reporting.

Management of Local Team (9).

Achievements:

Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Commitment in achieving deadlines by excellent

planning.

Strong investigative and report writing skills.

Complied with governance, compliance, integrity & ethics processes and procedures.

November 2006 – September 2008 Clicks Morningside – Store Manager

Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports.

Preparation of Management Reporting Packs

Chaired and Initiated Disciplinary.

Represented the Company at CCMA Hearings.

Stock Take Control / Correlator, Effective Shrinkage Plan.

Maximised Monthly Turnover exceeding the projected budgets.

Preparation of audit packs and overseeing the year end internal audits.

Management of staff compliment (30).

March 2005 – October 2006 Clicks Village Walk – Store Manager

Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports.

Preparation of Management Reporting Packs.

Chaired and Initiated Disciplinary.

Represented the Company at CCMA Hearings.

Preparation of audit packs and overseeing the year end internal audits.

December 1999 – February 2005 Galleria Pharmacy Village Walk – Accountant to Group Accountant to Business Administrator to Store Manager

Books to Trial Balance, Income Statement & Balance Sheet.

Total Creditors & Debtors Function including all recons.

General Ledger Recons, All Bank Recons.

Complete Banking Function (current, call and investment accounts).

Full Salary including Human Resources function.

Conducted & completed surveys and statistics.

Management and training of all staff (40) (cashiers, supervisors, data capturers and receiving clerks).

Management of Pharmacist both permanent and locums.

All Statutory Returns (U.I.F, VAT, SKILLS LEVY, W.C)

Cash flow Forecast, Maintenance and Control.

All month end reports.

Year-end Reporting including overseeing internal audits.

Preparation of Audit Packs.

Annual Book Value R65M.

Turnover exceeding the projected budgets.

Achievements:

Group Accountant - 3 branches.

Worked in high-pressure environment.

Excellent Stock Control.

Definitely not a clock watcher.

Implemented new and updated systems.

Designed monthly management accounts for the three (3) branches.

Strong accounting and recon skills.

Strong customer service skills.

June 1999 – November 1999 Camera Culture – Assistance Accountant

Total Creditors & Debtors Function including all recons.

General Ledger Recons + Full Bank Recons.

Daily recon of the Cashbook + Petty cash.

Daily updating of the system information.

Full salary function including Human Resource duties.

All Statutory Returns (VAT, UIF, WCA).

Telephonic support to overseas customers.

Arranging all equipment for shoots.

Daily Banking.

Achievements:

Maintained very good problem solving skills.

Worked on my own initiative.

Maintained a high level of accuracy, Flexible way of work.

Excellent team player.

Excellent communication skills.

January 1998 – May 1999 One Stop Dispensaries – Administration Manager

Full Accounting Function, Books to Trial Balance

Assisted customers in medical aid advice.

Total Salary Function and weekly wages.

Complete Debtor Function including all recons of Receipts.

Creditor reconciliation and punctual payments.

Negotiating Cash on Delivery Discounts.

Training all staff on customer importance.

HR duties for 20 staff members including leave

management & control.

Pay attention to detail and maintain a high level of accuracy. Monitor all daily expenses.

Achievements:

Development of customer service skills, Managed time constraints.

Motivating staff and creating a positive working environment.

Deadline orientated.

Learnt Zulu in order to communicate better with staff and customers.

January 1995 – December 1997 Texson’s Fast Food – Full Time - Manager

General Admin duties, Buying of Stock, Daily Payments

Placing orders, Telephonic assistance.

Recon Time Sheet, Payments of Wages for 12 Staff.

Supervision of Daily Running of Store.

Cash flow Forecast, Maintenance & Control.

Customer Assistance, Full Accounting Function.

Finally Complete Running of Business.

November 1990 – December 1994 Texson’s Fast Food – Part Time – Bookkeeper / Buyer Key Skills and Attributes, Awards, Nominations and Other Interest Systems:

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Caseware. Draftworx.

JDE. Oracle (Milky ways)

Consol.

Cognos Controller.

Adaptive.

AccPac.

Personal skills:

Attentive to detail.

Analytical skills.

Fast learner.

Self-starter.

Confident.

Excellent communication and people management skills.

Sound report writing skills.

Excellent time management skills in planning, managing deadlines and tasks.

Adaptability to changes in expectations and methods of work.

Project management skills in managing different projects running concurrently.

Teamwork and social skills in working with staff members from different backgrounds.

Flexibility in adapting to new approaches and altered deadlines.

Leadership and perseverance through motivating and directing others, creating a positive, cordial and professional work environment and accepting responsibility for views, actions and work presented.

Integrity in adhering to policies and procedures and maintaining confidentiality over sensitive matters.

Stress and pressure tolerance – can work under extreme pressure. Knowledge and business skills:

Statutory reporting for legal entities in accordance with IFRS.

Regulatory reporting to the various regulatory bodies.

Business process understanding, implementation and management.

Financial and Operational Risk Management.

Awards & Nominations

To date during my tenure at Momentum Investments I have been nominated for 15 awards, having won 11 in my individual capacity and 4 as team awards which were nominated by different business partners for the significant progress made in resolving various issues. These awards have addressed key values of team work, innovation, excellence, accountability and professionalism.

Other Interests

Cooking, travelling, and dining at new restaurants

Socialising with friends and family

Watching sport and documentaries about history, science and nature

I enjoy gardening

A detailed CV and references are available on request. Prepared: 12th October 2020

Vishaun Maharaj

Presentation Skills

Sharlene Pillay

17,18 & 19 October 2018

Microsoft Excel Advanced

15 March 2019

Vishaun Maharaj

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