SAGE PASTEL
Keolebogile France
Accountant
Gaborone
Summary
Accounting professional possessing an effective combination of attention to detail, analytical, organizational, innovative, communication and interpersonal skills; with over 25 years of experience in an extensive range of Accounting and Financial activities including: Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Management accounting, Cash flow Management, Financial Accounting, Compliance, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Reporting
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Accountant
Space and Place Professional Services
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Reporting to the Managing Director
- Supervision of all accounting and tax employees
- Capturing transactions in accounting software
- Monthly reconciliations of debtors and creditors, bank reconciliations, tax reconciliation for all client companies
- Ensure that management accounts are finalised and sent to all client companies by 7th of the following month
- Preparation of VAT returns for all client companies
- Preparation of Income tax returns for client companies
- Preparation of annual PAYE and Withholding Tax returns and reconciliations for all client companies
- Ensuring deadlines are always adhered to
- Maintenance of fixed asset register.
Accountant
Botswana Christian Aids Intervention Programme (BOCAIP)
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager
- Ensure all data is captured into the accounting system
- Ensure Bank Reconciliations are done monthly
- Preparation of monthly project reports
- Liaise with donors and preparation of donor reports
- Continuous budget maintenance of all projects and advice the finance manager on the status of projects
- Ensure all administration obligations such as utilities are paid promptly
- Ensure that all payments made are in line with the budget
- Ensure that the SAM search is done for all vendors being paid and all other due process are followed
- Ensure monthly payment and submission of PAYE returns
- Furnish finance manager with all data necessary for preparation of monthly management accounts
- Updating of company fixed asset regularly
- Marketing and advertising of BOCAIP assets(sold) and services
- Checking and auditing financial reports for the centers
- Submit reports of all meetings and trainings/workshops attended
- Researching about the best practices for Accounting and Finance and apply them in the organisation.
Finance and Administration Manager
Botswana Christian Aids Intervention Programme(BOCAIP)
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer
- Budgeting
- Manage preparation of the organisation’s budget
- Oversee budget proposals for all funding sources
- Assist management in the formulation of overall strategic plan
- Investigate and report on variances from the budget
- Manage capital budgeting process
- Funds Management
- Responsible for all aspects of funds management including requesting of donor funds and monitoring funds received
- Maintain banking relationships
- Assist in determining company’s proper capital structure
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Engage in cost reduction in all areas of the organisation
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial statements
- Ensure internal controls are enhanced and maintained at an acceptable level
- Ensure financial policies, procedures and donor compliance requirement are adhered to
- Ensure financial systems run properly.
Assistant Accountant
05.2007 - 06.2016
- Monitor the activities of section to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures and flow of accounting information and documentation to ensure that accounts and financial management reports are available in accordance with work flow schedules and as required
- Reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate and timely production of financial statements and reports
- Production of monthly and quarterly management accounts and financial projections and reports to facilitate business decision making
- Produce and disseminate monthly and quarterly financial management information to stakeholders
- Assists in the formulation of financial management policies with regard to budgetary procedures
- Preparation of annual operational and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring that budgets are prepared in accordance to the laid down procedures and guidelines
- Prepare analysis of accounting information and financial transactions, investigate and report on variances from budget
- Prepare forecasts in accordance with procedures.
Accounts Supervisor
01.2001 - 04.2007
- Planning and organizing day to day activities and allocates duties in accordance with accounting deadlines and schedules, procedures and priorities
- Processing payments from debtors, balancing of cash, daily deposits and reconciliation of debtors accounts
- Analysis of debtors accounts to ensure that any outstanding or unreconciled transactions are solved
- Prepare age analysis of debtors’ accounts to monitor against accounting standards and objectives
- Follow up accounts receivables and initiate appropriate action to recover overdue accounts.
Postal Supervisor
Mahalapye Post Office
04.1999 - 12.2000
- Supervise customer service staff to ensure delivery of quality service, retaining existing customers and attracting prospective customers
- Consolidation and reconciliation of cash accounts and main stock to ensure accurate and timely accounting information
- Reviewing and checking accounting documentation from sub offices to ensure accuracy before forwarding to Head Office
- Perform start of day and end of day activities of cash requirements to ensure day to day operational efficiency
- Ensure adherence to laid down controls and procedures to minimise risk.
Branch Manager
Madiba Post Office
04.1996 - 03.1998
- Monitoring the activities of the branch to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations to safeguard company assets
- Preparation of branch annual budget
- Selling Postal products and services
- Processing, entering and reconciling accounting documents in accordance with laid down procedures
- Preparing daily, weekly and monthly branch returns
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
Project Management (CAPM) - undefined
European Business University
Accounting Technician Membership Certificate(BICA) - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies - undefined
University of Botswana
Skills
Microsoft Office(Excel,Outlook,power-point,Word,Windows 7,Internet)
Personal Information
ID Number: 963524906
References
- Mrs Lorato Mphusu, The Chief Executive Officer – BOCAIP, P O Box 601963, Gaborone, 75401473
- Pastor Augustus Ni Ayi Ankrah, Overcomers Chapel, P O Box 501205, Gaborone, 72209517
- Mr Shathiso Slave, Business Support Manager – Botswana Post, P O Box 100, Gaborone, 77002255
Timeline
Project Management CAPM
04-2024
Accountant
Space and Place Professional Services
02.2021 - 12.2022
Accountant
Botswana Christian Aids Intervention Programme (BOCAIP)
11.2019 - 01.2021
Finance and Administration Manager
Botswana Christian Aids Intervention Programme(BOCAIP)
08.2016 - 04.2019
CIMA - Certificate in Business Accounting
04-2009
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
04-2008
Assistant Accountant
05.2007 - 06.2016
Accounts Supervisor
01.2001 - 04.2007
Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies
04-1999
Postal Supervisor
Mahalapye Post Office
04.1999 - 12.2000
Branch Manager
Madiba Post Office
04.1996 - 03.1998
Project Management (CAPM) - undefined
European Business University
Accounting Technician Membership Certificate(BICA) - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies - undefined
University of Botswana
Software
SAGE EVOLUTION
SAGE ACCPAC
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
Accomplishments
- Achieved accurate financial reports by introducing SAGE Evolution software for capturing financial data.
- Collaborated with team of consultants in the development of BOCAIP Finance Policy and Procurement Policy.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop budget maintenance spreadsheets.
- Achieved clean audit report by completing audit preparation and filing of documents with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Affiliations
- Botswana Chartered Institute of Accountants as Accounting Technician
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Setswana
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Interests
Sports - Athletics
Reading
Travelling
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