Helerita Gaingos
Windhoek
Summary
Experienced Accountant and Administrative Officer, who served as a financial advisor to our procurement committee and holds a higher diploma in Accounting and Auditing from the University Of Namibia. Display considerable strength across a wide range of personal skills in particular research, accounting, taxation, analysis, together with problem solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Administrative Officer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & VETERANS AFFAIRS
10.2022 - Current
- Served as Secretary for the Business Re-Engineering Processing Committee.
- Contributed to the seamless operation of the Ethics and Integrity Committee as its secretary.
- Provide Secretary support to SADC meetings,
- Served as Ministerial Cabinet liaison officer, wrote reports including MODVA annual report production and implemented PMS in the Division. Coordinated inter and intra ministerial correspondence while liaising with other directorates, ministries, and agencies.
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills in managing a team of subordinates.
- Implemented an EDRMS system to enhance efficiency and organization of file records.
- Facilitated the coordination of conference bookings and other logistical requirements through effective collaboration with accounts payable and procurement.
- Led efforts to optimize stock management processes, leading to improved overall division performance.
Accountant
MALTAHOHE VILLAGE COUNCIL
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Prepared month end financial reports, cash flows statements and annual statements, Controlled and ensured reconciliation and aging accounts are done timeously,
- Ensure all revenue generated (cash on hand) is banked and recorded on statement,
- Validated billing information for new customers to guarantee accurate customer records for billing purposes.
- Compiled and balanced VAT accounts of the council and liaising with NAMRA, Managed daily cash-up procedures and ensure accurate reporting ,
- Spearheaded supervision of Cashiers and Assistant Accountant duties, successfully executed the implementation of a valuation roll for enhanced financial management. Managed day-to-day cash operations and crafted comprehensive monthly reports
Acting Chief Executive Officer
MALTAHOHE VILLAGE COUNCIL
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Manage council administration including Economic and strategic planning, and Financial management.
- Ensure proper land management,
- Managed and facilitated both ordinary and special council meetings as Secretariat.
- Responsible for overseeing the council's procurement process and implementing/monitoring capital projects
Senior Administrative Officer
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Budget holder- Ensured proper allocation of funds for expenditure
- Kept expenditures in line with approved funding and ensured adherence to established budgetary limits.
- Received, verified, and committed overtime claims and subsistence claims.
- TRANSPORT - Issued Trip authority and conducted inspection of vehicle,
- Kept records of vehicle expenditure on a monthly basis
- Managed issuance of petrol cards and facilitated license disc renewals
- Stock Management - Managed and facilitated the seamless coordination of regional stock requests between the regions and HQ.
- Ensured accurate tracking and timely distribution of inventory to regional office.
- Obtain Treasury Authorization for Donation from various GIZ Projects and disposing of stock.
- Conducted annual and occasional stock taking.
Administrative Officer
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Performed procurement administrative duties in a professional manner
- Processing of PO and GE using IFMS
- Facilitated allocation of suitable procurement sources.
- Succeeded in reconciling committed purchase orders and goods received with paid invoices.
Education
Higher Diploma In Accounting & Auditing -
UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA (UNAM)
04-2017
IGCSE Grade 12 -
ELDORADO HIGH SCHOOL
11-2008
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Planning and coordination
- Business process improvement
- Staff Management
- Financial Leadership
- Accounting Principles
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
- Damara/ Nama
References
- Col. G. Indongo, Ministry Of Defence & Veterans Affairs, 061 2042166, 081 1220485
- Mrs M. Afrikaner, Maltahohe Village Council, HR , 063 293048, 0816335442
- Mrs A. Brendell, Ministry Of Environment & Tourism, Control Administrative Officer, 061 2842515, 081276681
Timeline
Chief Administrative Officer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & VETERANS AFFAIRS
10.2022 - Current
Acting Chief Executive Officer
MALTAHOHE VILLAGE COUNCIL
01.2021 - 03.2022
Accountant
MALTAHOHE VILLAGE COUNCIL
06.2018 - 09.2022
Senior Administrative Officer
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
01.2016 - 05.2018
Administrative Officer
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
03.2012 - 12.2015
Higher Diploma In Accounting & Auditing -
UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA (UNAM)
IGCSE Grade 12 -
ELDORADO HIGH SCHOOL
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