Seare O. Ontiretse
Gaborone
Summary
Over 10 years’ experience in accounting with proven seamless adaptability to multiple environments. Committed to ensuring organizational efficiency and integrity. Methodical and highly organized, thorough and detail orientated, technically skilled individual, backed by solid credentials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Officer
CEDA
04.2022 - Current
- Ensure the accurate maintenance of records of financial transactions in accordance with laid down procedures, schedules, and accounting deadlines and in compliance with regulations and Accounting Standards
- Resolve internal/external accounting queries in accordance with level of competence and authority to ensure accuracy of information and minimize internal/external customer and audit queries
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory compliance in processing of financial transactions
- Prepare branch on financial performance reports
- Prepare branch annual budget and monitor spending to ensure adherence to approved bduget
Accounts Officer
Imara Capital Securities
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closure; including journal entries, trial balance and balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of general ledger accounts
- Prepare WHT, VAT & PAYE reconcilliations and returns; ensure that taxes are paid timely and accurately as per BURS requirements
- Perform banking practices and records for compliance with established internal policies and procedures
- Handle accounts payable by verifying payment documentation and conducting disbursements
- Handle accounts receivable by ensuring correct invoicing, allocation of payments received, updating debt balance and following up on outstanding payments
- Accurately reconcile foreign and local bank accounts by verifying, allocating, posting transactions
- Manage fixed assets by monthly reconciliation of movements as per fixed asset continuity schedule and periodic checking of presence of said assets
Finance & Admin Officer
LP Amusement Centre
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensured regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting tax returns as per BURS requirements
- Coordinated/managed all areas of responsibility within the finance team to ensure responsibilities and deadlines are met
- Executed general ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification
- Managed accounting and control systems in respect of physical stock, capital expenditure, consumables and other assets as per set internal controls
- Managed timely payments of trade creditors, salaries and wages, as well as collection of accounts receivable
- HR and payroll function: Ensured that the VIP payroll system is up to date and all required information recorded accurately and timely, while ensuring adequate staffing levels for smooth running of operations
Accounts Officer
Bank Gaborone Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Reconciled various bank statements timely and accurately
- Accurately captured account information
- Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking the proper corrective actions to resolve them
- Accounts receivables & payables
- Reconciled payroll as per HR reports, to ensure accurate allocation of costs to relevant cost centers
- Reconciled the Fixed asset continuity schedule
Assistant Procurement Officer
Bank Gaborone Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Prepared orders based on departmental requisitions and stock levels, then ensured accurate cost allocations
Education
ACCA Student (Part Qualified) - Professional level
Self-study (On-going)
2024
Bachelor of Business Science - Accounting
Monash University
07.2012
BGCSE -
Gaborone senior secondary school
01.2006
Skills
- Adaptability
- Accuracy and detail orientated
- Fixed Asset Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Report preparation
- SAP ERP
- Cash Flow Management
- MS Office (Excel)
- General Ledger Management
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Thinking
Skills - Technicalproficiencies
- Adaptability
- Accuracy and detail orientated
- Communication
- Risk assessment
- Report preparation
- Accounting knowledge
- SAP ERP
- MS Office (Excel)
- Sage Pastel Partner
- Sage Evolution
- Sage VIP Payroll
- Pilot Point of Sale (stock management)
Professionalmemberships
- ACCA, 3291044
- BICA, 20160101
References
- Mr Aobakwe Mokoka, CEDA, Financial Accountant, 3991041
- Mr Victor Zirebwa, Imara Capital Securities, Head of Dealing, 3188886/71342211
- Mr Dewald vd Walt, LP AMUSEMENT CENTRE (Pty) Ltd, General Manager, 73971877
- Mr Motlatsi Mmusi, Bank Gaborone, Manager: Finance, 72896029
Personal Information
ID Number: 067823516
Timeline
Senior Accounts Officer
CEDA
04.2022 - Current
Accounts Officer
Imara Capital Securities
04.2018 - 03.2022
Finance & Admin Officer
LP Amusement Centre
09.2017 - 03.2018
Accounts Officer
Bank Gaborone Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2017
Assistant Procurement Officer
Bank Gaborone Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2014
ACCA Student (Part Qualified) - Professional level
Self-study (On-going)
Bachelor of Business Science - Accounting
Monash University
BGCSE -
Gaborone senior secondary school
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