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Daniel Nicodemus

Daniel Nicodemus

Windhoek

Summary

PROFILE

A detail-oriented team player with strong organization skills, coupled with extensive knowledge of accounting, business processes, and reporting tasks, has close to 8 years of comprehensive experience in finance.

Daniel is inspired by your organization and seeks to take on new challenges in pursuit of knowledge and career growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Ohorongo Cement (Pty) Ltd
Windhoek, Namibia
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintained SAP master data for all customer and vendor accounts to support financial operations.
  • Oversaw vendor payment processes, coordinating with logistics to process monthly transporter invoices.
  • Executed monthly bank reconciliations, investigating variances to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Conducted forex revaluations and adjustments in compliance with company policies.
  • Supported monthly reporting, general ledger reconciliations, and adherence to Schwenk group timelines.
  • Ensured VAT compliance, prepared documentation for audits, and assisted with tax reviews.
  • Reviewed customs documentation and reconciled with Asycuda to maintain import compliance.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

ACCOUNTANT

O&L Leisure (pty) Ltd
Windhoek
02.2019 - 04.2024
  • Co-lead the finance function (overseeing accounts receivables and payables, cashbook, bank reconciliations, income, and cost control), ensuring accounting accuracy and overall compliance.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis, cost reallocation, and reconciliation efforts.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met promptly.
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure prompt settlement of contractor invoices.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, disposals, depreciation schedules, etc.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets that aligned with company goals.
  • Assisted in the development of financial forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions, supporting strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
  • Preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, consistent compliance with IFRS, and set deadlines.
  • Intercompany accounts reconciliation.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through monthly management accounts, and other reports.
  • Maintain performance dashboards highlighting key performance indicators.
  • Review of monthly inventory reports and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborated with the Finance manager to ensure compliance with governing bodies, and limit regulatory risks.
  • Participation in operational risk assessments, risk review meetings, and reporting.
  • Analyze financial performance, and participate in business performance improvement measures.
  • Implemented effective cost control measures to minimize overspending without sacrificing quality or service levels.
  • Supported finance business partnering objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments, as needed.
  • Maintained compliance with tax laws, calculations, and filing all tax returns accurately and payments promptly.
  • Maintained the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and cost centers.
  • Design, implementation, and review of internal control procedures.
  • Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

GRADUATE TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

O&LLeisure (pty) Ltd
Windhoek
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Reconciled bank accounts balances,recorded general edger entries and handling various ad-hoc projects and functions.
  • Maintained accounting records and files ,developed budget estimates and budgetary forecasting.
  • Reviewed and processed invoices, VAT and purchase orders ensuring the accuracy of all data.
  • Performed costs analysis ,overlooking the accounts payable and conducted daily to monthly trading and financial reports.
  • Handled audits and queries involved.
  • Designed operational procedures ,implementation and review
  • Handled cashbook,petty cash and reconciliation of speedpoints transactions
  • Income and cost control

Education

Bachelor of Accounting -

NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY oF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY
04.2018

Diploma - Accounting and Finance

NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY oF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY
04.2017

Grade 12 -

Ekulo Sss
11.2014

Skills

  • Financial management and reporting
  • IFRS knowledge
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Namibian tax law expertise
  • Audit and compliance monitoring
  • Internal controls and risk management
  • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Microsoft Excel and SAP proficiency
  • Leadership ,training and business partnering
  • Adaptability and continuous improvement

Languages

  • Oshiwambo (Native)
  • English proficient (Read, Speak &
  • Write)

References

Lize Jansen van Vuuren

Tel: 067 235 7050

E: jansenvanvuuren.lize@ohorongo-cement.com

Human Resources Coordinator -Ohorongo Cement (Pty) Ltd

Yolanda Christiaan

Tel: 067 389 310

E: christiaan.yolanda@ohorongo-cement.com

Senior Accounting Officer-Ohorongo Cement (Pty) Ltd

Monika Nekwaya

C: +264 81 809 7449

E:Monika.Nekwaya@ol.na

Finance Manager - O&L Leisure (Pty) Ltd

Garoldine Coakley

C: +264 81 143 6877

E: Garoldine.CoakIey@ol.na

Human Capital Practitioner - O&L Leisure (Pty) Ltd

Timeline

Accountant

Ohorongo Cement (Pty) Ltd
05.2024 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

O&L Leisure (pty) Ltd
02.2019 - 04.2024

GRADUATE TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

O&LLeisure (pty) Ltd
02.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Accounting -

NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY oF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY

Diploma - Accounting and Finance

NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY oF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY

Grade 12 -

Ekulo Sss

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