Highlights:I have over 12 years of solid experience in Finance and Accounting Control for various Corporate entities with Absa Bank having over 42,000 employees, Revenue of over $12b and Total Assets of over $100b. My professional and educational background in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration has equipped me with the quantitative, analytical skills and logical presentation of facts in order to solve unconventional and unprecedented challenges both in life and professionally.

Skills:Finance, Accounting, Controller, Finance Controller, Accountant, Finance Analyst

Goal:I want to transition from my Financial Control experience in Commercial Banking to Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions in the Investment Banking space

Certification:Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at Wits Business School in 2019 Bachelor of Accounting at UNISA in 2015. Accounting Diploma at the University of Johannesburg in 2004.

Accounting and Tax services 11/2021 - current
Own Business, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Consulting
I am performing the Bookkeeping, Accounting and Tax Services for clients
I am performing the Bookkeeping, Accounting and Tax Services for clients – Small Businesses and Individuals.I am assisting small businesses in business development activities to secure new businesses and build their network and contact base. Established and maintained well-organized financial systems and controls with coding tables and accounting management structures.--
Business Development Officer 02/2020 - 10/2021
PurpleGrowth (Pty) Ltd, Rosebank, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Management Consulting
I performed the Business Development Function
I developed a new Business, built and maintained Client relationships. I engaged customers to determine their business needs and requirements for resource optimization and growth strategy development. Established departmental development activities to support internal growth metrics. Collaborated with marketing and sales department heads to unify outreach efforts around consolidated strategies. Instated overall business development plan to unify company-wide efforts and resource management.--
Financial and Regulatory Reporting 10/2012 - 10/2018
Absa Bank Limited, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Banking
I am an accomplished Mid-Senior Level Financial professional with over 12 years of experience in Financial Reporting, performing financial and accounting functions for various large corporate and multinational companies with Absa Bank having over 42 000 employees and revenue of over $12b and Total Assets of over $100b.
Prepared, approved and signed off the month-end journals to finalize month end process Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by implementing new consolidation procedures. Analyzed financial and income statements to review Bank's Business Units' financial performance. Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making processes by generating financial and status update reports. Identified and resolved outstanding financial issues, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction ratings. Prepared the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balances, eliminations and confirmation Drove improvements to accounting oversight and efficient fiscal management by preparing and presenting monthly Management Accounts reporting. Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review the company's financial performance Calculated monthly, quarterly and yearly dividends Coordinated budget information by assessing estimated income and expenses and historical budgets. Prepared the Consolidated Monthly Management Accounts - Balance sheet and Income statement Prepared the Annual Financial Statements for Absa Bank Legal entities Prepared Statutory Reporting (Vat Pack and Tax Pack) Prepared Regulatory Reporting (BA Returns in line with SARB requirements) Prepared the daily Turnover report for various Banking Financial Instruments Prepare, process and review various BA Returns for the month, quarter and Year-end Reporting SARB Submission of BA Returns for the month, quarter and Year-end Reporting Prepare monthly, quarterly and Year-end Regulatory Capital Reporting Address and resolve the Regulatory queries from SARB and Auditors Compiled monthly, quarterly and Year-end Regulatory Variance Commentaries for SARB Submissions Attend monthly, quarterly and Year-end Regulatory Reporting meetings Keeping abreast with the updated Pillar 3 disclosures for Regulatory Capital Requirements, Liquidity Coverage and Funding Ratios as well as the Remuneration disclosures Prepared the Markets Prudential Limits, Facilities Maturity schedules Managed a team of financial professionals and coached each employee in job tasks and duties. I have developed a high-performing finance team to deliver support to the accounting department. Liaise with Internal and External Auditors and Prepare schedules for auditing at year-end.--
Accountant 11/2011 - 09/2012
Adcock Ingram Critical Care, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Performing Accounting and Financial Control Functions
Prepared journal entries and accurately entered data into accounting software. Identified and resolved accounting discrepancies and investigated apparent irregularities. Supported general accounting tasks to complete the monthly close process. Reviewed annual expenses by category to assist in preparing annual operating budgets. Filed monthly sales tax returns for operating companies. Implemented and maintained internal financial controls to reduce risk. Prepared and managed schedules for accruals, and prepaid expenses. Fixed asset management through updating fixed assets register with processing assets acquisitions, depreciation calculations and asset disposals. Reviewed and maintained the accuracy of general ledger accounts. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to consistently meet deadlines for Tax and Vat filings to SARS. Prepared and filed quarterly tax returns with E-filing submissions to SARS. Prepared balance sheet reconciliations. Prepared, Consolidated and reconciled payroll data. Supervised accounting staff.--
Group Accountant and Treasury 05/2010 - 08/2011
Bateman Engineering NV, Boksburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Engineering
I performed the Treasury, Liquidity Management and Finance and Accounting Control Functions
Prepared journal entries and accurately updated General ledger accounts. Implemented and maintained internal financial controls to reduce risk. Filed monthly tax returns for European operating companies. Supported general accounting tasks to complete the month-end close process. Secured sensitive and confidential information against unauthorized access by carefully following information protection protocols. Reviewed financial statements, reports, and records to identify and correct discrepancies. Issued reports to management depicting financial status of the company. Prepared balance sheet reconciliations and Intercompany elimination processes. Reported on the findings of each audit through verbal presentations and detailed written reports. Updated the general ledger with new entries, closely checking the accuracy of each transaction to minimize errors. Prepared and filed quarterly tax returns with on-time submissions to state and federal governments. Delegated authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. Liquidity management, Operational cash flow projections, disbursements, clearance and management of all Local and Cell C SP (Pty) Ltd - I left to join Life Healthcare, I needed to be involved in a more Accounting role. Upholstery Clinic CC - I was working a part-time job for a small company while I was studying Fisher Hoffman - I resigned and went to study full time REFERENCES Name: Vanasparie Govender Company: Absa Bank Group Limited Mobile: +27 82 302 5526 Email: vanasparie.govender@absa.africa Name: Elaine Moodley Company: Cell C SP (Pty) Ltd Mobile: +27 84 777 8159 Name: Johan Robbertse Company: Bateman Engineering Mobile: +27 82 495 3844 Email: johanr@multotec.com International group bank accounts. Managed and signed off the daily International settlement accounts lodged with SARB Exchange Control. Payment of all the expenses accruing from the Bonds and Guarantee facilities with different International and Local Banks. Managed the negotiation of contracts with service providers such as Banks for Credit and Guarantee facilities and Insurance brokers for Bonds. Prepared presentations and reports for Senior management to aid in key financial planning and decision-making.--
Accountant 08/2008 - 04/2010
Adcock Ingram Critical Care, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Pharmaceutical
I performed the Accounting and Financial Control Functions
Prepared journal entries and accurately entered data into accounting software. Identified and resolved accounting discrepancies and investigated apparent irregularities. Supported general accounting tasks to complete the monthly close process. Reviewed annual expenses by category to assist in preparing annual operating budgets. Filed monthly sales tax returns for operating companies. Implemented and maintained internal financial controls to reduce risk. Prepared and managed schedules for accruals, and prepaid expenses. Fixed asset management through updating fixed assets register with processing assets acquisitions, depreciation calculations and asset disposals. Reviewed and maintained the accuracy of general ledger accounts. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to consistently meet deadlines for Tax and Vat filings to SARS. Prepared and filed quarterly tax returns with E-filing submissions to SARS. Prepared balance sheet reconciliations. Prepared, Consolidated and reconciled payroll data.--
Bookkeeper 03/2007 - 07/2008
Life Healthcare Group, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Healthcare and Hospital Group
I performed the Bookkeeping and Accounting duties
Processed daily cashbooks and bank reconciliations. Created customer invoices and processed the supplier invoices for payments. Month-end journal processing and finalization, Intercompany balance confirmations and Prepared the Balance sheet reconciliations. Fixed assets management through processing assets acquisitions, depreciation calculations and disposals. Performed the leave and bonus calculations and processed the adjusting journals. Performed VAT reconciliations, and completed and submitted VAT return to SARS. Managed accounts payables and receivables on a consistent schedule. Prepared and submitted quarterly and yearly tax forms and returns to comply with SARS requirements. Investigated and resolved discrepancies during the General Ledger accounts reconciliation process. Processed daily invoices and payments to keep accounting records current. Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets. Coded all transactions according to the internal company system to avoid errors.--
Unallocated Cash Investigator 06/2005 - 02/2007
Cell C SP (Pty) Ltd, Sandton, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Telecommunications
I investigated and allocated the Customer cash payments
Engaged and communicated with individual clients for bulk receipts and allocationsContacting and liaised with Corporate clients for bulk receipts and allocation. Allocation of customer payments into their actual contract accounts. Monthly reporting of Unidentified cash accounts to ensure accuracy and proper monitoring of unallocated funds. Monthly reporting of Unidentified cash account. Case management and resolving customer queries to ensure maximum customer satisfaction--

University of Johannesburg 01/2002 - 12/2004
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major:Accounting
Diploma in Accounting

Lucas Phaka Mid-Senior Finance Professional