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Corne Botha

Huntersville,NC

Summary

Qualified Cost and Management Accounting and Financial Manager trained in financial processes and recordkeeping. Demonstrates attention to detail and problem-solving abilities spotting and resolving discrepancies. Focused on completing accurate and timely work. Enjoy challenges, ability to perform under pressure. Excellent problem finding and solving skills. Proven ability to manage a team. Taking initiative and enthusiastic approach makes me a strong leader and good team player.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

FINANCIAL PARAPLANNER

Passport Wealth Management
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Examine tax return and records to collect important details
  • Prepare supporting tax documents for current year tax submission
  • Review client property and casualty insurance and connecting with insurance agents
  • Attended training courses to further knowledge and maximize understanding of current trends and strategies in financial planning.
  • Completed research into complex financial topics.
  • Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
  • Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
  • Trained new employees in processes and procedures for institution, answering questions and providing guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Richards Bay Property Trust
01.2015 - 05.2019
  • Developed annual budgets.
  • Used Pastel to manage employee payroll and benefits such as Retirement fund
  • Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
  • Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
  • Generated revenue and reduced costs by recommending innovative alternatives, reduced staff and consolidated responsibility
  • Contributed to effective hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best candidate to leadership.
  • Created year-end audit book for CPA firm to control and reduce audit costs.
  • Oversaw administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel.
  • Developed and implemented client payment requirements, bad debts were decreased in first 2 years as debt collection policy was reviewed bio-weekly.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

BSI Steel
01.2012 - 12.2014
    • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
    • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
    • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
    • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
    • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
    • Enhanced customer satisfaction by uncovering and correcting outstanding financial problems and account errors.
    • Mitigated impacts on financial accounting and business operations by working proactively to identify and resolve strategic concerns.
    • Debtors controlling and collection
    • Checked and controlled creditors

AUDIT MANAGER

Villet And De Wet, CA
01.2009 - 10.2011
  • Draft financial statement for CA signature
  • Prepare tax calculation and tax return
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Facilitated audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
  • Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
  • Reviewed staff monthly processing and confirm debtors, creditors and bank have been reconciled

Education

Paraplanner

KAPLAN
09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

UNISA
South Africa
11.2011

Financial Management

BOLAND COLLEGE, South Africa
Stellenbosch
05.2007

Skills

  • Proficient in: Pastel, IQ and AX; Pastel Payroll, Word, Excel, Salesforce, RightCapital and Holistiplan
  • Team player, great leader and trainer
  • Quick to master new concepts, system, and skills
  • Organized, reliable and resourceful
  • Great under pressure and good at sticking to deadlines

Timeline

FINANCIAL PARAPLANNER

Passport Wealth Management
10.2020 - 05.2023

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Richards Bay Property Trust
01.2015 - 05.2019

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

BSI Steel
01.2012 - 12.2014

AUDIT MANAGER

Villet And De Wet, CA
01.2009 - 10.2011

Paraplanner

KAPLAN

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

UNISA

Financial Management

BOLAND COLLEGE, South Africa
Corne Botha