Kornelia Kondja
Windhoek
Summary
With over two decades of expertise in finance, I bring a wealth of experience across various roles, including Financial Controller, Branch Accountant, and diverse positions such as Accountant, Accounts Clerk (Debtors/GL), and Creditors Clerk. My career reflects a strong foundation in financial management, strategic planning, and compliance. I excel in optimizing financial processes, implementing robust internal controls, and providing insightful analysis. My versatile background, encompassing both leadership and hands-on roles, positions me as a seasoned professional capable of driving financial excellence and contributing to organizational success Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
City Lodge Hotels
Windhoek
08.2017 - 09.2023
- Check Night Audit and DBS packs; Prepare Banking for delivery to bank; Prink bank statement; Check speed point banking and cash off; Do refunds on cancelled bookings; Do cashbook on Excel and Accpacc; Record new deposits; Post all AR Payments; Scan and mail invoices to travel agents; Follow up on Debtors; Check Direct Bills; Monitor Lodgix in-house guests; Post Creditors invoices on ACCPAC; Process Refunds: Processing Payroll Journals Processing 3rd Party Payments Maintain Credit limits Cash allocations & Recons Monthly Deadlines Opening and processing of new Accounts Follow procedures for capex purchases; Collect and sort post; Address any correspondence; Reconcile Creditors Statements; Do Weekly and Monthly Payments; Reconcile all uncleared items on bank recons; Prepare and pay salaries; Submission of returns; Ensure personnel files are up to date; Capture annual and sick leave; Prepare and issue salary increase letters; Prepare Bonus letters; Prepare monthly VAT & Payee Returns; Prepare Provisions; Prepare Financial Year End.
Branch Accountant
Wormann Brock
Windhoek
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Reconciliation of Control Accounts; Balance Sheet Recons/Queries; Handling preparation of Vat Submissions; Assist with Month end closing; Prepare & Process Journals; Prepare detailed account Analysis; Support and assist internal reporting; Manage Account payables; Process monthly provisions; Manage Creditors and Debtors; Reconciliation of Creditors & Debtors; Bank Reconciliations; Manage Creditors and Debtors process invoice & Payments; Prepare Reconciliations on Various Accounts; Review/ Recon All Branches control accounts; Investigate discrepancies at the Branches; Ensure Sub-accounts balance to GL Control Accounts; Reconcile all General Ledgers of the Branches; Review Branches Income Statements.
Accountant
Purity Management
Windhoek
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Check Diesel Levels daily on mine; Check Credit Limits with Petrol Stations; Order Diesel from Vivo Energy; Tag and Monitor Fixed Assets; Monitor Debt levels; Record Cash Receipts and make bank deposit; Ensure Payments are made on time; Email proof of Payments; Assemble information for external auditors; Liaise with suppliers; Purchase Supplies and equipment as authorized; Monitor office supplies and order as necessary; Submit Monthly diesel rebate to Road Fund; Submit Monthly Return – Ministry of Mine; Monthly Submissions of VAT, PAYE, SS; Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts; Prepare third Party Payments; Preparing & going for VAT Audits; Prepare Monthly Costing Reports for the mine; Petty Cash Control; Processing of Cashbook on Pastel; Update Approval list for month end; Processing of Creditors invoices; Processing of Monthly journals; Bookkeeping to Trail balance; Assist CFO with other duties; Monthly Creditors Recons; Reconciliation of Control Accounts.
Accounts Clerk—Debtor/GL
Danric Auto
Windhoek
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Prepare Debtors Recons; Credit Control; Send Statement, including Vehicle debtors; Cashbook reconciliations; Resolve Queries on Bank Accounts; Opening \Processing of New Accounts; Maintain Credit Limits; Cash allocations & Reconciliations; Monthly Deadlines; Daily management & Debt collection; Handle Queries; Ensure accounts are well controlled; Preparing Management Reports (Age Analysis Reports); Processing of Daily Journals; Sundry Invoicing; Process refund cheques;; Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Items Bookkeeping to TB; Updating Fixed Asset Register; Daily clearing of Cashier Reports; Allocate Receipts on W\Shop & Cash Sales Account; Reconcile Cash Sales & Follow up; Assist with Vehicle Invoicing & Vehicle Stock Control; Assist with Financial Year Ends; Perform Adhoc duties as required by the Accountant.
Creditor Clerk
Novanam Group of Companies
10.2003 - 06.2011
- Creditors Reconciliations; Processing of Creditors & Debtors invoices; Debtors Reconciliations; Following up on outstanding Accounts; Prepare Age Analysis; Prepare Invoices & C\Notes, D\Notes; Fish shop Cashbook & creditors Payments; Record all cheques; Cashbook Processing; Payments to Creditors; Reconciliation of Control Account; Issuing and Capturing of Intercompany Invoice; Record GL Entries; Reconciliation of Control account; Processing of Factory Journals; Processing JVC Invoices & Journal; Preparing JVC Audit Files; Prepare Vendor Cheques for Mailin; Handling Queries as per Recon; Processing of AR Journals; Filling; Perform ad hoc duties as requested by the Accountant.
Education
Higher Certificate in Management - Accounting -
Southern Business School
01.2018
Certificate in Financial Management -
BMT College
01.2017
Certificate of Attendance: Basic VAT and Income Tax -
Centre of Training and Project
01.2015
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate NSSC (Grade 12) -
Luderitz Secondary School
01.2002
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit Management
- Tax Management
- Leadership and Team Management
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Effective time management skills
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Compliance Enforcement
- Debt management
- Report Generation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
City
Windhoek
Personal Information
Nationality: Namibian
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
- Oshiwambo
References
- Mr. Casper Mare, General Manager, City Lodge Hotels Namibia, +264 81 422 5205
- Ms. Chrischenda Pallias, Senior Accountant, Woermann Brock, Windhoek, +264 81 704 3853
- Ms. Marrissa Esterhuizen, Accountant, Danric Auto, Windhoek, +264 81 271 5000
- Mr. Edwin Kamatoto, HR & Finance Manager, Novanam Group of Companies, Luderitz, +264 81 127 1997
Timeline
Financial Controller
City Lodge Hotels
08.2017 - 09.2023
Branch Accountant
Wormann Brock
08.2016 - 03.2017
Accountant
Purity Management
11.2013 - 04.2016
Accounts Clerk—Debtor/GL
Danric Auto
07.2011 - 10.2013
Creditor Clerk
Novanam Group of Companies
10.2003 - 06.2011
Higher Certificate in Management - Accounting -
Southern Business School
Certificate in Financial Management -
BMT College
Certificate of Attendance: Basic VAT and Income Tax -
Centre of Training and Project
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate NSSC (Grade 12) -
Luderitz Secondary School
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