Hilma Nandjigwa
Windhoek
Summary
Accounting Professional with demonstrated expertise in taxation systems, cost accounting, and management of general financial accounting functions. Superior analytical skills and attentive to details. Collaborate effectively to resolve variances, refine forecasts, and identify opportunities for improvement. Computer proficient in various accounting system and have a good knowledge of Microsoft excel.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant: Budgeting & Expenditure
NUST
Windhoek
2014.08 - Current
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Managed accounts payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Review the proposed budget of all sections on the spreadsheet.
- Review the reconciliation of the creditors' statements and accounts payable on a monthly basis.
- Review the bimonthly VAT input.
- Prepare financial statements of cost centers and reports as required.
- Enforce policies and procedures to safeguard the assets of the University.
- Enforce adherence to policies and procedures regarding stock control.
- Guide, Mentor, and Develop Staff.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Trainee Accountant
PwC
Windhoek
2010.02 - 2014.08
- Audited assignment management, which entails audit budget control and assignment time management.
- Facilitated internal controls and risk assessment.
- Engagement planning, execution, and management of various clients operating in different industries.
- Developed an overall risk audit plan, directing execution, and evaluating audit results.
- Obtained and document knowledge of the nature of the client's business.
- Performed client risk assessment and developed overall audit strategy.
- Reviewed and assessed the effectiveness of controls.
- Drafted an opinion and recommendations on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Communicated the weaknesses identified in internal controls and recommendations to those charged with governance.
- Maintained general ledger and prepared financial statements in compliance with IFRS and IAS, including consolidated financial statements using Caseware and Ms. Excel.
- Analyzed procedures to detect unusual financial statements.
- Prepared tax returns and tax planning for individual businesses.
- Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry and mathematical accuracy.
- Assisted in compiling management accounts.
- Worked in close collaboration with clients, providing auditing, accounting, payroll, and taxation advice and consulting in financial accounting matters.
- Identified areas of potential efficiency improvements.
- Involved in financial reporting, risk management, compliance, and integrations.
- Assisted in training and coaching junior members of staff.
- Drafted audit reports for review by the lead auditor and senior managers.
- Identified any gaps in controls and make practical recommendations.
- Performed audit assignments in compliance with the auditing standards.
- Performed various stock counts.
Education
Bachelor in Accounting NQF7
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia 2008-04
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Preparation
- Statutory Reporting
- Auditing
- Year-end close
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow analysis
- Tax Return Filing
- Budget Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- GAAP Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll liability and deductions
- Great Plains
- Account reconciliation expert
- Management accounting
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Full-cycle accounting
- Auditing procedures
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- Payroll Management
- Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial Auditing
- A/P and A/R
Affiliations
·Microsoft Office (word, excel and power point)
· SAP
· ACCPAC
· Pastel Accounting System
· Caseware
· ITS (Integrated Tertiary System)
· Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains System (GP)
References
1. Name: Theophilia Shilongo
Job Title: Snr HC Business Partner: Talent Acquisition
University: NUST
Office: (+264 61 207 2080)
2. Name: Ms. Justina Shingenge
Job Title: Deputy Bursar
University: NUST
Office: (+264 61 207 2266)
3. Taimi Shejavali
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Company: Ashburton Investments Namibia
(Worked at STANLIB Namibia)
Office: +264 61 299 7999
Mobile: +264 85 553 2410
Timeline
Accountant: Budgeting & Expenditure
NUST
2014.08 - Current
Trainee Accountant
PwC
2010.02 - 2014.08
Bachelor in Accounting NQF7
University of Namibia
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