Synopsis Analytically oriented Accountant with notable full financial accounting/general bookkeeping expertise (intercompany/multiple branches/stores) across diverse industries (group/multinational), including Finance sector. Proficient in all aspects of debtors/creditors inclusive of age analysis/reconciliation; consolidating group accounts; intercompany loans/ payments; monthly management pack; bookkeeping to balance sheet (multiple branches utilising Pastel); financial accounting/analysis/reporting; monthly statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, SARS); company taxation; individual tax consulting; reconciliations, including payroll and knowledge of legislation affecting payroll (tax/UIF/leave/Workman’s compensation/BCEA); petty cash; auditing (internal); cashbooks; cash flow/forecasting; budget planning/control (multiple stores); journals; stock control; and project management. Adept at end-to-end HR administration including staff management/guidance on company HR policies/procedures/employment legislation; developing/implementing company policies & procedures as well as ensuring adherence to & compliance thereof and that risks are managed appropriately whilst demonstrating a wealth of transferable knowledge pertaining to small business management, corporate entrepreneurship, business/strategic/financial planning & management