Jessica Motaung
Finance - Junior Accountant / Finance Administrator
Contact
Address
Roodepoort, GP, 2000
Phone
****************@*****.***
WWW
https://zety.com/profile/f37f-220*********/287
Skills
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Proficient in Accpac
SAP expertise
Account reconciliation processes
Financial records review
Risk mitigation strategies
Interdepartmental collaboration
Payroll Processing
Cost savings options
Profits and losses tracking
Accounting principles
Bookkeeping
Entry-level Junior Accountant pursuing degree in Financial Accounting. True team player experienced in month-end closing and accounts reconciliation. Academic project success in cash flow optimization, inventory management and accounts receivable. Master user of Excel.
Work History
2016-02 - Current
Junior Accountant
United Pharmaceutical Distributors, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Review financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy
Compile general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
Raise sundry debtor invoices based on policies and procedures
Preparing reconciliations and schedules for financial requirements
Review and sign off petty cash recons
Managing payment process from ensuring that all batches have been released on time by relevant signatories
Releasing of payments
Maintaining fixed asset register
Timely preparation of reasonable schedules or computation of results
Submitting accurate Balance sheet and key account recons on due date, investigating and resolving long outstanding reconciling items
Ensure accurate and timely capturing of budgets
Assisting in completion of certain ad-hoc accounting function which may be required from time to time
Ensure confidentiality of company information and safe-keeping thereof
Ensure self/peers/business are kept up to date with changes in legislature, business environment and entity aspect
Prepared journal entries and entered into system using SAP.
Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations
Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy
Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information
2014-01 - 2016-01
Junior Accountant
Imperial Cargo Solutions, Alrode, Johannesburg
Preparation of monthly Hyperion reporting pack
Preparation of monthly revenue elimination pack
Preparation of hard copy pack
Preparation of annual Tax Pack
Checking and authorisation of weekly and monthly payslips
Review of weekly / monthly debtors age status
Preparation of audit information on monthly basis
Prepare VAT return completion and payment
Prepare requests for Capital expenditure funding
Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Checked employee expense reports and submitted for signatures.
Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Accpac.
2012-07 - 2013-12
Admin Co-ordinator
Sanitech Toilet Hire Jet, Jetpark, Johannesburg
Processing weekly wages
Process and forward all leave forms to head office
Complete Monthly Branch Reports
Month End Processing – to meet company deadlines
Work closely with Accounts departments on both creditors and debtors
Capture and process all procurement for branch (PO's, GRV's, Recons)
Complete and get authorisation for Capex related payments
Manage and report branch inventory on Accpac
Control procurement against budget
Deal with suppliers daily
Control and report of all assets branch including asset transfers
Handling and reconcile petty cash for branch
Reconcile all banking deposits for branch
Manage and reconcile all Informal contracts (3 million value)
Ensure all invoices are run for Informal contracts monthly
2012-07 - 2013-05
Internal Sales / Admin
Sanitech Toilet Hire Jet
Assist customers with all inbound sales queries
Formulate quotations and all relevant paperwork for customers calling in
Provide ops with relevant paperwork and accurate site address and contact person – MCS / Sage Accpac
Assist debtors department with outstanding payments from customers
Schedule appointments with bigger companies for outbound sales staff
Compile and update daily sales report - Accpac
Compile and update monthly sales report
Responsible for off-hire capturing - Accpac
Assisting with all general admin duties
Assist in processing invoices, delivery, service and collection notes - MCS
Assist Manager in sourcing new events and setting up appointments
Call clients after each event – after sales service
Assisting with all general duties in department
Wages / Payroll of All Employees – Turbotime
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
2007-01 - 2012-01
Administration Assistant / Bookkeeper
Gobodo Forensic Accounting Milpark, Johannesburg
Oversee all aspects of general office co-ordination
Maintain hard copy and Electronic filing System
Processing of timesheets, expense claims, disbursements, invoices (Accfin) – Advanced
Processing Creditors in Accfin – Professional Series 2007
Supplier Processing in Pastel – Pastel Partner 2009
Bank Reconciliation – Pastel Partner
Cheque Book Reconciliation – Pastel Partner
Petty Cash Flow Control for all branches
Subsistence Control
Access Control System Management and Print-out of Recons – Access Security Systems
Maintaining of filing Archives & Agreements
Coordinate and maintain records for staff, office space, telephones, parking, company debit
Research, price and purchase office furniture, equipment and supplies
Break down of disbursements for billing purposes (Excel)
Vendor Invoices
Customer Invoices / Reconciliations
Printing & Distribution of Statements
Company Credit Card reconciliation
Upkeep of leave records (annual, sick & study leave)
Reconciliation and processing of staff expense claims for payment
Collect and maintain inventory of office equipment and supplies
File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports
Telephone Reports & Photocopy Register
Registrations for seminars, memberships, golf days ect
Cash Book – Pastel Partner
Management Accounts to Trial Balance – Pastel Partner
2006-01 - 2007-01
Receptionist
Gobodo Forensic Accounting Milpark, Johannesburg
Switchboard (Answering, directing, screening Calls & message taking)
Travel Bookings (i.e
Accommodation, car and flights)
Compiling of Telephone Report and Distribution
Receiving & Distribution of income faxes
Receiving Clients
Back up Typing
Updating of travel Register
Education
2021-02 - Current
National Diploma Technical Financial Accounting: Accounting And Finance
ICB - Unicollege Krugersdorp
Relevant Coursework Completed: Bookkeeping to Trial Balance, Payroll & Monthly Returns, Business Literacy & Computerized Bookkeeping
Member of ICB
2013-01 - 2013-12
Financial Accounting: Accounting And Finance
College Campus - Parktown
Completed professional development in Financial Accounting & Pastel Partner
2010-01 - 2010-12
Bookkeeping Certificate: Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
College Campus - Parktown
Completed professional development in Bookkeeping
2005-01 - 2005-12
ICCS (International Certificate in Computer Studies: Computer Studies
CTI Campus Pretoria - Pretoria
Awarded Certificate in Computer Studies
2000-01 - 2004-01
Matric: Matric
Northview High School - Highlands North
Subjects English (HG), Afrikaans (HG), Mathematics (SG), Science (HG), Biology (HG)
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