Nametso Mpitse
Accountant
Gaborone
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant with a proven track record at Bravecon (Pty) Ltd, excelling in financial reporting and tax preparation. Adept at reducing expenses through vendor negotiations and enhancing cash flow management. Strong time management skills complement my expertise in accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Bravecon (Pty) Ltd
Gaborone, Gaborone
03.2023 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Accounts Assistant
Trinity Poultry Farms (Pty)
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Processing accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Debt collection.
- Payroll.
- Banking
- Ensuring timely preparation and submission of VAT and WHT returns.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
- Petty Cash Control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Assisting in year-end audit.
- Bank statement reconciliation.
Accounts Assistant
Dysco Enterprises (Pty)
08.2016 - 10.2021
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Provided excellent customer service while handling various billing inquiries from clients, fostering strong client relationships.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
- Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and timely payments to vendors.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
Accounting Clerk
Trust Construction & Engineering (Pty) Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, overtime calculation, benefits administration, and tax deductions.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Payroll – perform the full transaction of capturing site employee into system; perform all relevant transactions related to the administration.
Debtors Clerk
Timco (Pty) Ltd
10.2009 - 09.2013
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Doing Standing Journal Voucher SJ04
Secretary
Red East Construction (Pty) Ltd
04.2008 - 10.2009
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
- Improved office workflow by redesigning document submission process.
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to ensure all parties were informed of key updates.
- Organized travel arrangements for executive team, ensuring smooth logistics for multiple international trips.
- Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports for management, enabling informed decision-making.
- Improved document management with introduction of new digital archiving system.
- Enhanced meeting efficiency by preparing agendas and minutes, ensuring all participants were well-informed.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
Receptionist Administrator
Trust Construction & Engineering (Pty) Ltd
07.2004 - 12.2006
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Boosted company image by providing friendly, professional, and timely assistance to all visitors, clients, and vendors.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing incoming calls and directing them to appropriate departments.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area with updated reading materials for visitors while monitoring security by verifying visitor credentials and issuing visitor badges.
- Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Supported executive staff with calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reporting for optimal time utilization.
- Took delivery of packages and documents, applying appropriate internal policies relating to chain of possession.
- Increased office security by updating visitor check-in procedures and protocols.
- Processed expense reports, ensuring timely reimbursement for employees.
Education
No Degree - Information Technology
Gaborone Institute Of Professional Studies
Gaborone 04.2001 -
Skills
Bookkeeping
Time management
Data inputting
Financial reporting
Bank reconciliation
Tax preparation
Accounts payable and receivable
Tax return filing
Payroll administration
Financial statements
Invoice balancing
General ledger entries
Accounts payable
Payroll processing
Certification
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Timeline
Accountant
Bravecon (Pty) Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Accounts Assistant
Trinity Poultry Farms (Pty)
11.2021 - 12.2022
Accounts Assistant
Dysco Enterprises (Pty)
08.2016 - 10.2021
Accounting Clerk
Trust Construction & Engineering (Pty) Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2016
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
06-2012
Debtors Clerk
Timco (Pty) Ltd
10.2009 - 09.2013
Secretary
Red East Construction (Pty) Ltd
04.2008 - 10.2009
Receptionist Administrator
Trust Construction & Engineering (Pty) Ltd
07.2004 - 12.2006
No Degree - Information Technology
Gaborone Institute Of Professional Studies
04.2001 -
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