Jacques Le Roux
Senior Accountant
Windhoek
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a strong background in finance, accounting principles and practices. I am focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Accountant
Matiti Safaris
Windhoek
2022.07 - Current
- Perform accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts.
- Oversee supplier recons and load EFT payments.
- Perform monthly journal entries.
- Review documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
- Monitor cashflow to ensure timely payments.
- Preparation of the financial statements and management reports.
- Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert the CEO if necessary.
- Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations.
- Providing support during the annual budgeting process and revising budgets.
- Completed year-end closing processes with external auditors.
- Prepare documentation for external auditors.
- Improve policies and procedures in accounts and initiate corrective actions.
- Oversee accounting team.
- Delegate financial responsibilities to the accounting team.
- Assist where necessary with accounting for other companies of the members of Matiti Safaris cc.
- Contribute to hiring, training and development of accounting team.
Finance & Operations
Elite Employment
Windhoek
2010.06 - 2022.06
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Accounts payable and receivable management.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Plan and monitor cashflow on a weekly basis to ensure timely payments.
- Preparation and submission of VAT.
- Preparation of monthly financial and management reports.
- Forecast, prepare budget, and analyse current and past trends in revenue, expenses, capital expenditure and other related areas, aligned to business strategy.
- Maintaining fixed asset register.
- Prepare external audit documentation and financial reports for Auditors and compile yearly audits.
- Monthly payroll run, payslips and salary deposits.
- Calculating and submission - PAYE, Social Security, and VET Levy.
Admin Manager & Accountant
Herco Marketing
Walvis Bay
2008.10 - 2010.05
- Debtors & Cash Control.
- Key Accounts Management.
- Office procedure and control.
- Oversee Debtors Administrator, Debtors Administrator Assistant, Reception / Cashier and Filing Clerks
Owner
Document Logistics
Walvis Bay
2008.03 - 2010.05
GM: Finance & Operations
Revenue Solutions Namibia
Windhoek
2007.04 - 2008.02
Bookkeeper (Half Day)
Walvis Bay Resorts
Walvis Bay
2006.02 - 2007.03
Bookkeeper (Half Day)
Seal Consulting Engineers
Walvis Bay
2005.03 - 2007.03
Software Consultant
Pastec Distribution & Training / QuickSoft Swakop
Windhoek / Swakopmund
2002.02 - 2006.01
Logistics Administrator / Sales Representative
T&C Group
Windhoek
1995.06 - 2002.01
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Walvisbaai
Walvis Bay 1988.01 - 1993.12
No Degree - Accounting, Excel, Data Analysis
Online Courses
Skills
Time management
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Organization and strong attention to detail
Written and verbal communication skills
Business knowledge
Crossfit, MMA, Fishing, Reading
I enjoy exercising everyday. I end my day with a good book.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Matiti Safaris
2022.07 - Current
Finance & Operations
Elite Employment
2010.06 - 2022.06
Admin Manager & Accountant
Herco Marketing
2008.10 - 2010.05
Owner
Document Logistics
2008.03 - 2010.05
GM: Finance & Operations
Revenue Solutions Namibia
2007.04 - 2008.02
Bookkeeper (Half Day)
Walvis Bay Resorts
2006.02 - 2007.03
Bookkeeper (Half Day)
Seal Consulting Engineers
2005.03 - 2007.03
Software Consultant
Pastec Distribution & Training / QuickSoft Swakop
2002.02 - 2006.01
Logistics Administrator / Sales Representative
T&C Group
1995.06 - 2002.01
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Walvisbaai
1988.01 - 1993.12
No Degree - Accounting, Excel, Data Analysis
Online Courses