Annemarie Nel

• Developed and managed annual budget, aligning financial resources with organizational goals.
• Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in monthly closings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives across departments.
• Oversaw compliance with financial regulations, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external standards.
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes regarding growth opportunities and resource allocation.
• Created strategies to increase client revenue and reduce client spending.
• Managed accounting data using Xero financial accounting , entering and organizing payroll, adjustments and monthly accrual information.
• Created year-end audit book for CA firm to control and reduce audit costs and accurately prepared year-end financial statements.
• Analyzed budgets, financial reports, and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
• Used Pastel Payroll to manage employee payroll and HR documents including contracts and job specifications .
• Complied with all relevant regulations by maintaining detailed records of financial transactions, minimizing the risk of penalties or fines from regulatory authorities.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
• Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.

• Compiled financial statements and reports ensuring adherence to GAAP standards.
• Executed monthly reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assisted in the preparation of tax returns, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to regulations.
• Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices for financial reporting and compliance standards.
• Led initiatives to enhance internal controls, resulting in improved risk management procedures.
• Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
• Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
• Input financial data and produced reports using Software.
• Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
• Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.
• Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
• Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
• Implemented a comprehensive fixed asset tracking system that improved overall accuracy and depreciation calculations.
• Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
• Leveraged advanced Excel skills to automate routine tasks, freeing up time for more value-added activities such as variance analysis and strategic planning support.
• Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
• Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.

• Manage Office staff, overseeing all financial departments and prepared monthly management accounts
• Executed monthly reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assisted in the preparation of monthly statutory returns, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to regulations.
• Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Developed and managed annual budget, aligning financial resources with organizational goals.
• Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in monthly closings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives across departments.
• Oversaw compliance with financial regulations, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external standards.
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes regarding growth opportunities and resource allocation.
• Managed 22 retail stores and production warehouse financial departments
• Managed accounting-team data using Pastel Partner entering and organizing payroll, adjustments and monthly accrual information.
• Created year-end audit book for CA firm to control and reduce audit costs and accurately prepared year-end financial statements.
• Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
• Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.
• Collaborated with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely filing of all required documents, minimizing the risk of costly penalties or audits.
• Developed and presented financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
• Managed team of Number finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.

Registered Professional Accountant with SAIPA