Don M.C Gaueiseb
Windhoek
Summary
Detail-oriented finance manager with over a decade of progressive experience in accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing, and tax compliance. Skilled in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, and analyzing financial data for strategic decision-making. Collaborative problem solver dedicated to optimizing financial processes and driving organizational success. Possessing a Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting and pursuing a professional accounting qualification with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to enhance comprehensive financial expertise. Eager to leverage skills and experience to make a valuable contribution as a finance manager in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Standard Bank Namibia
11.2023 - Current
Financial Accountant
Santam Namibia
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Acting financial Manager, 09/2022 - 05/2023
- Prepared annual financial statements.
- Managed costs and processes.
- Analyzed investment management strategies.
- Performed regulatory and compliance reporting.
- Approved and verified payment runs of junior staff.
- Aligned management accounts to general ledgers and underlying accounts.
- Compiled board packs for board reporting.
- Monitored treasury and working capital.
- Implemented company finance strategy.
Audit Senior
BDO Namibia
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Spearhead audit plans
- Prepared and evaluated cash flow forecast
- Evaluated working capital including inventory, accounts receivable and payable management
- Prepared budgets and perform sensitivity analyses.
- Administered and evaluated financial statements.
Audit Trainee
BDO Namibia
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Initiated journal entries.
- Performed reconciliations between control accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
- Verified the correct treatment to transactions in IFRS.
- Prepared audited annual financial statements.
- Reconciled VAT and Income Tax accounts.
- Performed income and deferred tax calculations.
- Performed substantive audit testing.
Payroll Accountant
Namibian Ports Authority
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed monthly employee Tax reconciliations and final year-end reconciliations with PAYE.
- Initiated and performed administrative functions of the section.
- Evaluated payroll cost for conformity with budget and policies.
- Compiled all salary related general ledger reconciliations, investigated, and resolved variances.
- Monitored and administered pension funds and medical aid by reconciling monthly contributions and deductions.
Payroll Assistant
Namibian Ports Authority
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Administered time sheets.
- Processed payment requests.
- Maintained payroll data.
- Administered medical and pension funds.
Assistant Financial Accountant
Namibian Ports Authority
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained chart of accounts.
- Administered the general ledger by performing monthly reconciliations.
- Administered VAT & Import VAT returns by compiling, submitting returns and arranging of payments and refunds.
- Confirmed compliance to all relevant legislation and international standards.
- Ensured the effectiveness and compliance to internal controls, policies and procedures.
Education
ACCA Qualification -
Association of Chattered Certified Accountants
Advance Diploma - Accounting Sciences
University of South Africa
11.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Accounting and Finance
Namibian University of Science and Technology
11.2014
Grade 12 - undefined
Namib High School
11.2010
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Report Writing
- Accounting Policy and Control
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Data Analysis
- SAP Expertise
- Tax Preparation and Tax Return Filing
- International Accounting Standards
LANGUAGES
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
Janine Londt CA (NAM)
CFO Santam
+264 81 2195622
Laimi, Jonas, CA (NAM)
Audit Supervisor,BDO Namibia
+264 81 8430268
Timeline
Finance Manager
Standard Bank Namibia
11.2023 - Current
Financial Accountant
Santam Namibia
08.2022 - 10.2023
Audit Senior
BDO Namibia
01.2022 - 07.2022
Audit Trainee
BDO Namibia
01.2019 - 12.2021
Payroll Accountant
Namibian Ports Authority
04.2016 - 12.2018
Payroll Assistant
Namibian Ports Authority
10.2015 - 03.2016
Assistant Financial Accountant
Namibian Ports Authority
01.2015 - 09.2015
Advance Diploma - Accounting Sciences
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Technology - Accounting and Finance
Namibian University of Science and Technology
Grade 12 - undefined
Namib High School
ACCA Qualification -
Association of Chattered Certified Accountants
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